Architect, designer, and art director Andrew Trotter is no stranger to the beauty of Italian Apulia; his Barcelona-based studio designed several houses in the Apulia region, including Borgo Gallana and Masseria Moroseta, which convey the region's vernacular through his distinctly elegant iconic style Native tradition.

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For the new four-bedroom house Casa Maiora, Trotter broke with the painted-arch type of rural Apulia, a feature of his previous projects, turning to the villas scattered along the coastline for inspiration, especially their grand colonnades, spacious balconies and rustic hues. Combining spacious open spaces, wide windows, and spacious outdoor living areas, and a low-key design language with understated colors, natural materials, and sparse and deep furnishings, this house proves that strong architecture can be made if done well, simply.

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The use of custom millstone countertops in the kitchen and the use of “cocciopesto” in the bathroom, an ancient building material obtained by grinding natural clay, further highlights Trotter's preference for traditional materials and techniques. A selection of vintage table chairs, ceramics and lamps from local markets and craft shops, combined with modern pieces from brands such as Frama and DCW éditions further enhance the project's forbidding elegance.
The light earthy tones of the exterior continue into the interior, and minimalist elegance reigns. Stone-paved floors and lime-painted walls add a low-key country vibe to the interior, while large Crittall-style windows and patio doors inject a subtle sense of modernity while ensuring the whole house enjoys rich views and natural lighting.

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