St Benedict House

The front of the house with the main entrance is carved in a pure and austere stone volume, reminiscent of the Romanesque buildings of Apulia's past. The entrance to the house, which is also more restrained in order to close off the northern front from the weather, opens up through large glazed openings on the southern side from where a breathtaking panorama can be admired. The overhanging roofs not only fragment and create a sharp contrast with the monolithic stone volume, but also protect against excessive summer sun exposure, while allowing winter sunlight to enter inside and ensure natural comfort. The base of the house creates a podium that connects the house to the land and, in addition to containing the swimming pool and solarium, integrates the functional rooms necessary for the use of the house, avoiding the consumption of surface area as much as possible while leaving the land as intact as possible.