The house as it really looks, with its new addition at right but without its 1920s porches or kitchen. Durell Godfrey Photo
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The original house was jacked up and moved on July 11 last year. Le Corbusier signed the two-wall mural he painted in 1950. Photo by Durell Godfrey
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The sink is in the new kitchen’s island and re-tinned copper pots among other cooking-related items are on the island’s shelves. The mural can be seen through a wide, open doorway. Photo by Durell Godfrey
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French doors in the dining room bring in light and add a spacious feeling. Sardinian baskets are on a wall behind Ruth Nivola’s rocking chair. Photo by Durell Godfrey
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A detail of the mural. Photo by Durell Godfrey
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A patio off the northeast side of the house and views of the arbor and Costantino Nivola’s concrete walls. Photo by Durell Godfrey
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One of the sculptor’s early paintings, of New York City, newly exposed beams, and passionate color define the living room. Photo by Durell Godfrey
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And one wall became a canvas for the artist. Photo by Durell Godfrey
