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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Marzia Nicolini

Take the roof off: outside meets inside in a radically artistic Italian home

‘I even placed an outdoor bathtub and shower on the terrace, so I never lose the feeling of being outside’: Marcantonio.
‘I even placed an outdoor bathtub and shower on the terrace, so I never lose the feeling of being outside’: Marcantonio. Photograph: Helenio Barbetta/Living Inside

Tucked into the rolling hills between Bertinoro and Cesena, Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba’s home is not just a place to live, it is a testament to the seamless fusion of art, nature and design. For the celebrated sculptor, artist and designer, whose whimsical creations have captivated the design world, this sanctuary is both a refuge and a continuous source of inspiration.

“When I first visited the land, I was struck by its natural beauty,” he recalls. “The terrain had a peculiar shape – an almost perfectly rectangular hilltop. As I explored, two roe deer wandered past, an almost magical encounter. That was the moment I knew I would build my home-atelier right here.”

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