n a world where houses with elaborate architecture often steal the spotlight, this home in the hills of Piacenza in Italy is alluring in its simplicity. A streamlined version of the agrarian barn, it nestles fittingly in a bucolic setting of rolling green fields and wild plants. This region, southeast of Milan, is renowned for medieval castles, Michelin-starred culinary destinations and vineyards. It is the perfect weekend retreat for Milan-based communications specialist Valentina Donini to spend time at with her partner
