From Gravel Quarry to Community Hideaway
It was love at first sight when Massimiliano Locatelli first laid eyes on the two industrial buildings for sale in Salento. Once a former gravel quarry, today the property has…
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Designer at work: Gian Paolo Guerra
Designers unite in Puglia and we always appreciate the intermix between inquisitive and creative minds. The latest collaboration comes from Gian Paolo Guerra and Ceramics Nicola Fasano. Guerra had a…
Design Without Borders | VIA interviews KIASMO
Kiasmo is a creative studio based in Ruffano, a town in the south of Salento known for its noble residences and antique churches. The firm was founded in 2011 by…
A vertical family retreat in Gagliano del Capo
In a small village named Gagliano del Capo, in the most southern part of Salento, Apulia, architect Lorenzo Grifantini built his private holiday home, “La Torre Bianca”, meaning The White…
Beyond Baroque: Exploring Lecce’s Treasures
A tour of Lecce reveals a palpable sense of spirituality beneath its architectural marvels The Baroque architecture that graces the facades of Lecce represents just one chapter among many in…
Stonemasons of Puglia
Ostuni-based stone producer, TWS, has developed new techniques to restore historic masserie and create a new use for stone An expert in the processing of creating natural stone, Ostuni-based company…