Renowned Italian architect Stefano Tardito has been awarded the prestigious Rēgula 2025 Award in the Hospitality category for his exceptional restoration of BORGO DI MONCHIERO, located in the heart of the Langhe region, Piedmont, province of Cuneo. The project transforms the historic complex into BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE by Atmosphere, the first Italian hotel by international group Atmosphere Core.
The award was presented during the eighth edition of the Rēgula | 100 Italian Projects Award, celebrating Italian architecture, design, and creativity, and promoting innovation, urban regeneration, and sustainability.
Tardito’s restoration was praised for skilfully converting an 18th-century monastic complex into a refined heritage hospitality destination, blending historical authenticity with technological innovation. Reflecting on the recognition, Tardito said, “The result is a harmonious encounter between past and present, allowing the monastery to preserve its historical authenticity while evolving into immersive and seductive spaces for guests.”
The project anticipates the opening of BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE BY ATMOSPHERE, marking Atmosphere Core’s first property in Italy, set in the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of the Langhe. The 19-room resort combines premium services, tranquil cloisters, panoramic viewpoints, a restaurant with a wine room, a lounge bar in frescoed rooms, a wellness area with vaulted brick saunas, sensory showers, and a heated pool inside the ancient terracotta cistern.
Owners Franco Giampetruzzi and Gian Maria Debenedetti shared, “This recognition celebrates skilful restoration and the enduring spirit of the property, reinforcing our commitment to preserving its heritage while welcoming a new chapter.” Guests will experience the restoration firsthand while enjoying authentic Piedmontese cuisine, wine, and rejuvenating experiences in one of northern Italy’s most evocative landscapes.
