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Masseria Auraterrae Nature Resort by Bepi Povia Wins the A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Bepi Povia honored for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Masseria Auraterrae Nature Resort by Bepi Povia, designed for BPI&G + Partners. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Masseria Auraterrae Nature Resort
Masseria Auraterrae is a nature resort located in Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy. The project restores a historical building of 3000 square metres within 120000 square metres of land. The design follows the Roots concept, which values traditional practices, local materials and construction techniques passed down through generations. Locally available materials reduce transport needs and support the local economy. Rainwater harvesting, renewable energy and organic waste management are integrated. Stone epigraphs and other historic elements were preserved.
About Bepi Povia
Among my greatest passions is agriculture and especially viticulture, where design is inextricably present: it is in this context that my projects for the recovery of ancient Trulli and Masserie take shape, because they are places born and built to be their support. Today these simple and functional architectures are mostly transformed into places of experience for the traveler, Authentic places, as long as they remain a testimony of the agricultural past and the historical context in which these architectures were built.
Award Record
Bepi Povia is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/171207
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/171207
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!171207
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/238906
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.masseriaauraterrae.com
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Masseria Auraterrae Nature Resort
- Function
- Nature Resort
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Black, Sienna and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- BPI&G + Partners
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Bepi Povia
- Country
- Italy
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #171207
Design Details
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Realization and 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.
- Operation and Interaction
- 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.
- Project Duration and Location
- The Project started in 2022 and was ready for public in June 2024 Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy
- Specifications
- 3000 Sqm Historical Building 120000 Sqm Land Management
- Keywords
- Puglia, Resort, Vineyard, Travel Exeperiences, Best Pratice, Roots Design, Bepi Povia
