EUROPE
Borgo Gallana
In Oria, amongst seemingly endless olive trees, Studio Andrew Trotter has refurbished a centuries-old farmhouse into a dreamy Apulian stay.
Images courtesy of Borgo Gallana, Salva López
In Oria, amongst seemingly endless olive trees, Studio Andrew Trotter has refurbished a centuries-old farmhouse into a dreamy Apulian stay.
Borgo Gallana is located in the countryside of Oria, one of the oldest historical towns in Puglia. The light of the surrounding countryside permeates each of the three houses, thanks to the large windows designed following the arches of the ancient vaults present in the ancient buildings. With three minimal white stone houses made from local volcanic sandstone and fitted with vintage furnishings, these dwellings provide the perfect balance between past and present.
Casa Camino
Casa Luce
Casa Limone
The Details
What makes it Kobu
"Simplicity and authenticity are our core values, the ones that led us to choose Andrew Trotter as a designer of the Borgo. Andrew has been able to interpret the Puglian simplicity by using our local materials and artisans, and traditional methods of building,"-Giuseppe De Vanna
The artists Cosimo Terlizzi and Damien Modolo, founders of Lamia Santolina, imagined the Gallana’s Garden as a dedicated space to the Mediterranean ecosystem. Careful research aimed at the salvage variety of native and endemic plants inserted in a centuries-old olive grove, a diversify and enrich a memory which risked getting lost. For those who love nature and the mediterranean landscape will find in the Borgo Gallana’s garden, the scents, colors and typical fruits.
Local Favourites
Directions
Brindisi Aeroporto del Salento (BDS)
30 min by car
The Destination
Europe
City explorers, beach lovers and adventurers will all find their perfect balance of experiences in Europe, which offers a mix of cultures at close quarters. From dining in Copenhagen, to hiking in Switzerland, and relaxing in Southern Italy, you’ll find yourself transported by each destination — all within a matter of hours.
Photography
Commissioned photography for luxury hospitality and properties.
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