Masseria Auraterrae Kurort Przyrodniczy by Bepi Povia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Żelazna Nagroda A' Design Award in Projektowanie Architektury, Budynków i Konstrukcji Competition Category.
ŻelaznaArchitektura· 2025
Masseria Auraterrae Kurort Przyrodniczy
by Bepi Povia
Client: BPI&G + Partners
Żelazna Nagroda A' Design Award Winner in Architektura Category
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About Masseria Auraterrae Kurort Przyrodniczy
Masseria Auraterrae to kurort przyrodniczy położony w Polignano a Mare, w regionie Apulia we Włoszech. Projekt obejmuje renowację historycznego budynku o powierzchni 3000 metrów kwadratowych, znajdującego się na terenie o powierzchni 120000 metrów kwadratowych. Projekt opiera się na koncepcji Roots, która docenia tradycyjne praktyki, lokalne materiały oraz techniki budowlane przekazywane z pokolenia na pokolenie. Wykorzystanie lokalnie dostępnych materiałów ogranicza potrzeby transportowe i wspiera lokalną gospodarkę. Zintegrowano systemy zbierania wody deszczowej, energii odnawialnej oraz zarządzania odpadami organicznymi. Zachowano kamienne epigrafy i inne historyczne elementy.
The Recognition
About the Żelazna Nagroda A' Design Award
Masseria Auraterrae Kurort Przyrodniczy to laureat Żelaznej Nagrody A' Design Award, prestiżowego wyróżnienia przyznawanego dobrym projektom, które spełniają zawodowe i przemysłowe wymagania oczekiwane od dobrze zaprojektowanych dzieł. Laureaci Żelaznej Nagrody wykazują wielką biegłość, wysoką specjalizację, fachowe zrozumienie i zdolności twórcze ich autorów. Masseria Auraterrae Kurort Przyrodniczy ma być wysoko cenionym, podziwianym i drogim sercu dziełem, które jest praktyczne i innowacyjne. Ten projekt nagrodzony Żelazną Nagrodą A' Design Award integruje najlepsze praktyki branżowe i ma kompetentne cechy techniczne powiązane z wiedzą fachową i talentem. Dzięki starannemu wykonaniu Masseria Auraterrae Kurort Przyrodniczy cieszy się szacunkiem, a jego zadaniem jest zapewnianie poprawy jakości życia, która pomaga uczynić świat lepszym miejscem.
Behind the Design
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- 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.
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