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
How we work.
Intro call or meeting
Site visit + brief
Detailed quote (preventivo)
Preliminary Design Package (for permits)
Permits
Full Design Package
Technical Package
Design-build supervision
Styling + final touches
Dream it
For: Clients who want a clear vision + cost certainty
Includes: concept, layout options, materials, 3D renders
You receive: a Design Package PDF that can be used directly for pricing
Deliverables:
Measured plans + 2 layout options
Concept boards + palettes
Key elevations
Photoreal renders + variations
Build it (technical + supervision)
For: Clients ready to execute
Includes: technical drawings + site direction
You receive: Technical Package + supervision calendar
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
Includes: furniture, lighting, textiles, objects, art and accessories
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 Restoration → Design package: 3 months. Technical package: 1 month. Construction: 8-month build with Design site supervision.
Case Study 2
Eclectic Trulli Restoration → Design package: 4 months. Technical package: 1 month. Construction: 15-month build with Design site supervision.
Case Study 3
Grand Masseria Restoration → Design package: 6 months. Technical package: 2 months. Construction: 25-month build with Design site supervision.
Case Study 4
Rustic New Construction → Design package: 4 months. Technical package: 2 months. Construction: 16-month build with Design site supervision.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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