Our Services

Architectural restoration and interior design for homes in Puglia—crafted with international sensibility and executed with local precision. What we do best

  • Full restoration + interior architecture for trulli, masserie, villas, apartments

  • Bespoke design packages that align vision, budget, and timeline from the outset

  • End-to-end execution, led by project manager Karina Prasad in partnership with our exclusive build partner Gelso Bianco

NEXT STEP

How we work.

  1. Intro call or meeting

  2. Site visit + brief

  3. Detailed quote (preventivo)

  4. Preliminary Design Package (for permits)

  5. Permits

  6. Full Design Package

  7. Technical Package

  8. Design-build supervision

  9. Styling + final touches

Dream it

For: Clients who want a clear vision + cost certainty

  1. Includes: concept, layout options, materials, 3D renders

  2. You receive: a Design Package PDF that can be used directly for pricing

  3. Deliverables:

    • Measured plans + 2 layout options

    • Concept boards + palettes

    • Key elevations

    • Photoreal renders + variations

Build it (technical + supervision)

For: Clients ready to execute

  1. Includes: technical drawings + site direction

  2. You receive: Technical Package + supervision calendar

  3. Deliverables:

    • Lighting/power, plumbing, HVAC

    • Joinery + finish schedules

    • Weekly site visits + trade coordination

Style it (FF&E + Art Direction)

For: Clients who want the house “finished” not just built

  1. Includes: furniture, lighting, textiles, objects, art and accessories

  2. You receive: a curated shopping/sourcing book and on-site styling installation
    We can work with a mix of existing pieces and new finds, blending antiques, bespoke elements, and contemporary design.

Case Study 1

Minimal Apartment RestorationDesign package: 3 months. Technical package: 1 month. Construction: 8-month build with Design site supervision.

Case Study 2

Eclectic Trulli RestorationDesign package: 4 months. Technical package: 1 month. Construction: 15-month build with Design site supervision.

Case Study 3

Grand Masseria RestorationDesign package: 6 months. Technical package: 2 months. Construction: 25-month build with Design site supervision.

Case Study 4

Rustic New ConstructionDesign package: 4 months. Technical package: 2 months. Construction: 16-month build with Design site supervision.

  • We work primarily on trulli, masserie, villas, and apartments, with a focus on residential restorations and full interior transformations.
    Most of our projects are in the Valle d’Itria — the area between Ostuni, Ceglie Messapica, Martina Franca, Locorotondo, and Cisternino — where traditional stone architecture meets a strong craft culture. We know these buildings, materials, and local trades intimately, which makes a real difference on site.

  • At the moment, yes. Our practice is fully rooted in Puglia, allowing us to deliver projects here with depth, continuity, and close on-site presence.

  • Timelines vary by scale and condition, but as a guide:

    • Standard projects: 4–5 months design + 10–12 months build, depending on size and complexity.

    • Masserie: around 6 months design + up to 16 months build.

    • Apartments: around 3 months design + around 8 months build.

  • Our fees are calculated per square metre, scaled to project size and scope.
    We confirm a clear m² rate after an initial site visit and brief, once the level of intervention is defined. Design-only, full-service (design + technical + supervision), and styling/FF&E can be structured independently depending on your needs.

  • Yes. We can provide a Design Package only, or continue through technical detailing and on-site supervision — depending on how involved you’d like us to be.

  • We aim to keep sourcing as local as possible, working with Puglian artisans and workshops for bespoke doors, joinery, kitchens, windows, and custom furniture.
    When a project calls for specific international pieces, we integrate them carefully — but our priority is always to nurture the local craft ecosystem and give each home a sense of place.

“Tarek Waked Studio partners with Gelso Bianco to deliver exceptional restoration and design projects across Puglia. Combining international design expertise with deep local knowledge, we provide full project management, technical coordination, and execution. Each project is realized with precision and authenticity, uniting traditional craftsmanship with contemporary architectural language.”

Who Does What.

Tarek Waked Studio: vision & concept, spatial planning, architecture & interiors, custom joinery & furniture, finishes, lighting, styling, art direction

Gelso Bianco: permits & tendering, contractor selection, construction & budget management, local trades, scheduling, translation, client care & liaison