Casa Malaparte
Casa Malaparte (also Villa Malaparte) is a house on Punta Massullo, on the eastern side of the isle of Capri, Italy. It is considered to be one of the best examples of Italian modern and contemporary architecture.
| Casa Malaparte | |
|---|---|
View of Villa Malaparte. | |
| Alternative names | Villa Malaparte, Malaparte House |
| General information | |
| Type | Private house |
| Architectural style | Modern architecture |
| Location | Isle of Capri |
| Country | Italy |
| Coordinates | 40°32′49″N 14°15′33″E |
| Current tenants | Giorgio Ronchi Foundation |
| Construction started | 1937 |
| Renovated | 1980–90 |
| Client | Curzio Malaparte |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Adalberto Libera |
The house was conceived around 1937 by the well-known Italian architect Adalberto Libera for Curzio Malaparte. Malaparte, however, rejected Libera's design and went on to build the home himself with the help of Adolfo Amitrano, a local stonemason.
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