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Architectural experiments and ancient building methods.
International summer school at Masseria Fano (1975-1980)
A strong aspect of the school's work at Masseria Fano was centered on reconstruction whenever possible, and re-inhabiting the ancient trulli. The participants actually lived in the trulli. Under Slobodan Dan Paich's leadership as Director of Studies, every participant established a deep connection to Architectural Principals and Ancient Building Methods in their own way.
A trullo (trulli, plural) is a traditional Apulian circular stone dwelling. The style of construction is specific to the Italian region of Apulia (in Italian Puglia).
Traditionally they were built without using cement or mortar. This style of construction is also prevalent in the region's countryside where most of the fields are contained by dry-stone walls.
The trulli were constructed in two layers.
The inner layer of limestone boulders were carefully layered and progressively cantilevered to form an internal circular domed space. The outer layer of limestone acted as a counterweight and kept the inner parabolic structure from "springing" out. The outer layer tapered upwards and could either be circular or square in plan.
In the vicinity of Masseria Fano, the internal circular structures were traditionally built directly on the ground. The curve of the domed space started at ground level.
The walls were very thick, providing a cool environment in summer and insulating from cold in winter. The archaic trulli of the Salento region do not have windows, the only light coming in through the door.
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