Casa Casuarina

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/casa-casuarina

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Casa Casuarina built?1930
2. What is the original builder?Alden Freeman
3. What is the former owner?Gianni Versace (1992-1997)
4. Who used to live in Casa Casuarina?The Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace lived there from 1992 until his death in 1997.
5. What style of architecture is Casa Casuarina?It was built in the Mediterranean Revival style, with stucco walls, red-tiled roofs, and fancy details inspired by Italian Renaissance and classical designs.

Mediterranean Revival Architecture: An architectural style inspired by the historic buildings of Spain, Italy, and other Mediterranean countries.
Cultural Resonance: The ability of a place or object to evoke strong feelings, memories, or connections in people.
Adaptive Reuse: The process of repurposing an old building for a new use while retaining its historical character.