Opera by Pratic, “Under the Apulian Sky”

In the heart of the Itria Valley, “Under The Apulian Sky” was created through the restoration of an ancient ruin nestled among trulli and lamie. Two apartments connected by a shared outdoor area overlooking the pool, enhanced by Opera

In the heart of the Valle d ‘Itria, in the Puglia region, the beauty of the territory tells an ancient story, where vast areas of centuries-old olive trees merge with fascinating “lamie” and “trulli”, the traditional stone houses that today are the protagonists of a new idea of hospitality: authentic, immersive, luxury.
A refined example is the holiday home “Under The Apulian Sky“, set in the green of the landscape and made from an ancient ruin, expertly restored by the passionate owners in the name of conservation and contemporary comfort, from which guests can benefit throughout the year and, in particular, during the summer. The two apartments, built respectively inside the trulli and the lamia, communicate with each other through the wide outdoor area: a space for sharing and relaxation, which overlooks the pool area and which sees its centre in a single module of the Opera bioclimatic pergola by Pratic.

Designed in collaboration with the retailer Tenda In of Martina Franca to complement the wooden pergola already present outside the “lamia”, Opera is the ideal environment for spending time outdoors, sheltered from the hot sun of Puglia. Its cover with sunshade blades adjustable from zero to 140 degrees allows for regular shading and ventilation, offering a pleasant recirculation of the air even during the hottest hours. On rare bad weather days, Opera’s blades can be closed to shield the environment from the light rains that are conveyed along the gutters integrated into the supporting posts.

It is therefore not surprising that the pergola has immediately become the privileged place for open-air breakfasts and lunches, thanks to its 24 square metre surface that allows you to host a large table, perfect for welcoming all the guests of the holiday home. But during the day Opera also becomes a cool corner of relaxation where you can place sunbeds and deck chairs to sunbathe, adjusting the light supply in a personalised and intuitive way, thanks to the remote control management.
In the evening, on the other hand, the dimmable light of the Quadra Light LEDs, positioned on the sunshade blades, is amplified by the presence of floor lamps, connected to the pergola through the power sockets integrated into the supporting posts. In this way, the space blends with the soft lighting of the outdoor area, becoming even more evocative after the sun goes down.

And what contributes to the perfect union of the pergola with the context is also and above all its essential design. Simple and clean lines characterise Opera’s self-supporting structure, framed by a light-toned stone floor. Indeed, the choice of colour is fundamental: a bright white that reflects the typical nuances of Apulian architecture and guarantees maximum resistance against UV rays and humidity, thanks to the use of paints certified for performance and sustainability. To immerse yourself in the landscape in the most natural way.