Carlo Scarpa's Palazzina Masieri reopens in Venice after five years

The Palazzina Masieri, a historic structure located on Venice's Canal Grande and designed by Carlo Scarpa, is set to reopen after five years of closure. Originally acquired by architect Angelo Masieri in the 1950s, it underwent initial redesign by Frank Lloyd Wright. Following Masieri's passing, Carlo Scarpa finalized the project in March 1983. Under the auspices of Fondazione Masieri, the building transformed into a cultural center, featuring exhibitions and an architecture documentation hub. After five years of inactivity, the foundation aims to revitalize it as a center of excellence, including a guesthouse for scholars. The restoration is financed by Fondazione Masieri, Heritage Asset Management, and Galerie Negropontes, with the reopening coinciding with the 2024 Art Biennale and a conference on December 6.