Unmoveable
/So here we are looking back at the progress that was being made in late February and early March. How things in the world have changed since, and yet there’s something quite reassuring about our work. One, with safety measures in place, we were able to keep the project moving forward through March and April. Two, we had our stone masons installing classic Portuguese limestone cornices and roofers laying down antique European roof tiles in much the same way that it would have been done centuries ago. Classic designs and durable materials that have been used since the Romans. There has definitely been a feeling of solidity and permanence to all of this work — building something of lasting quality has kept us focused and optimistic about the future, even if it seemed as if the world had been crumbling around us.
Since we’re confident the world isn’t ending anytime soon, our upcoming posts will show more of the stone work on the facade, as well as what’s taking shape on the inside of the house. For now, enjoy the pics and stay well.
Above and below: mortar is applied into holes for the holding pins before the masons move the heavy stone cornices into final position (mid-Feb). And down below, a sneak peek at the Tuscan pillars and arch stones (mid-May) .
Reclaimed: the large clay barrel tiles are fork-lifted and stacked on the roof as installation begins on those areas where the stone cornice eaves are already completed.
Sembra bellisimo: the finished roof over one of the octagonal rotunda rooms