Architecture and Design Analysis

Building Overview:

• This image shows traditional Apulian dry stone huts with a conical roof, known as "Trulli".
• These structures are specific to the Itria Valley, in the Murge area of the Italian region of Apulia.
• Trulli have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996.

Styles and Influences

Mediterranean Revival: 65%

• Typically feature stuccoed walls, red tiled roofs, and arches, which are present though in a rudimentary form in Trulli architecture.
• Originally took inspiration from the coastal regions of the Mediterranean, primarily Italy and Spain.

Neolithic: 90%

• Characterized by the use of megaliths and simplistic design, with a focus on utility rather than aesthetics.
• While not in the provided list, it is a more accurate representation of the Trulli structures.

Vernacular: 100%

• Vernacular architecture is a category of architecture based on local needs, construction materials, and reflecting local traditions.
• Trulli are prime examples of vernacular architecture, being built from local limestone and designed according to the needs of the inhabitants.