Masseria Auraterrae Natura Aterpetxea by Bepi Povia

Masseria Auraterrae Natura Aterpetxea by Bepi Povia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award in Arkitektura, Eraikin eta Egitura Diseinua Competition Category.

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Masseria Auraterrae Natura Aterpetxea

by Bepi Povia

Client: BPI&G + Partners

Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Masseria Auraterrae Natura Aterpetxea

Masseria Auraterrae natura aterpetxe bat da, Italian, Puglian, Polignano a Mare herrian kokatua. Proiektuak 3000 metro koadroko eraikin historiko bat berreskuratzen du, 120000 metro koadroko lur eremu baten barruan. Diseinuak Roots kontzeptua jarraitzen du, belaunaldiz belaunaldi transmititutako praktika tradizionalak, tokiko materialak eta eraikuntza teknikak baloratzen dituena. Tokian eskuragarri dauden materialek garraio beharrak murrizten dituzte eta tokiko ekonomia sustatzen dute. Euri-uraren biltzea, energia berriztagarria eta hondakin organikoen kudeaketa integratzen dira. Harrizko epigrafeak eta bestelako elementu historikoak kontserbatu egin dira.

The Recognition

About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award

Masseria Auraterrae Natura Aterpetxea Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, ondo diseinatutako sorkuntzetatik espero diren eskakizun profesional eta industrialak betetzen dituzten diseinu onei ematen zaien aitorpen prestijiotsua. Burdin-mailako irabazleek beren sortzaileen trebetasun handia, espezializazio handia, adituen ulermena eta sormen-gaitasuna erakusten dituzte. Masseria Auraterrae Natura Aterpetxea oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den sorkuntza izatea espero da, praktikoa eta berritzailea dena. Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek sektoreko praktika onenak integratzen ditu eta know-how-ari eta talentuari lotutako ezaugarri tekniko gaituak ditu. Masseria Auraterrae Natura Aterpetxea zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Masseria Auraterrae is made with Roots Philosophy. The Roots concept integrates indigenous knowledge into architectural design by valuing traditional practices, local materials, and construction techniques passed down through generations. This approach not only preserves cultural heritage but also promotes sustainable and contextually relevant design.
Dimensions & Packaging: 3000 Sqm Historical Building
120000 Sqm Land Management
Tags: Puglia, Resort, Vineyard, Travel Exeperiences, Best Pratice, Roots Design, Bepi Povia
Production Technology: Masseria Auraterrae is Sustainability and Resilience project
centrated to the Roots Concept, re-using Local Materials, Reducing environmental impact by using locally available materials, decreasing the need for transportation and promoting the local economy. The building was made byTraditional Construction Techniques as applyng construction methods that have proven to be sustainable and adaptable over time. The Roots Concept implement rainwater harvesting systems, renewable energy sources, and organic waste management.
Design Challenge: Projects offering an immersive experience, transforming spaces into places that tell a story and engage the senses.
Application of the experiential tourism concept, where guests of five-star hotels can experience Puglian culture through design and the surrounding environment.
Research: Every part of the Histric Building is a careful recovery of what already existed, including the vegetable gardens in the ancient walls, the church, the reception areas and the refectory. The oldest historical elements found have been preserved, even where they are not very functional, but express great historical value. Some elements are no longer found today, unfortunately. In the face of the many epigraphs that we have found on the masseria and cleaned so that every traveler could read and interpret them according to their own sensitivity, many others have been lost; I think of the stone inscription that was located above the entrance to the garden of the officinal herbs that was removed over time as well as other tombstones that told the history of the place.
Inspiration: Architecture can empower local communities by actively involving them in the design and construction process. This approach ensures that projects reflect the needs and aspirations of the community, promoting local pride and social cohesion.
Project Duration: The Project started in 2022 and was ready for public in June 2024
Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy
Operation Flow: Bepi Povia is a renowned Italian interior designer and garden designer, known for creating the concept of Roots Design on South Italy, Puglia. This innovative style originates in Puglia and is deeply inspired by local craftsmanship and traditions rooted in the Puglian territory. The Auraterrae embraces an entire philosophy centered on cultural roots, the land, and authentic experiences.