The mediaeval hamlet of Bienno (Brescia) has a well preserved historic centre, with a mediaeval and renaissance layout and primarily pedestrian access. The regeneration and functional adjustment work on the areas outside Palazzo Simoni Fe was completed in May 2009. The structure is mostly 19th century, but still preserves a 17th century nucleus which grew up around a 15th and 16th century building. The architects behind the project are Massimo Nodari, Giorgio Azzoni and Giorgio Zendrini. The project focused on an area at the heart of the village and therefore closely tied to its historic identity. Because of this it was necessary to come up with a design that interpreted and respected the culture and history of the village, restoring function to the spaces in a coherent and versatile manner, whilst maintaining the balance with the environment and village as a whole.