Casa Malaparte
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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.
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Casa Malaparte | |
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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 [1] |
Construction started | 1937 |
Renovated | 1980–90 |
Client | Curzio Malaparte |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Adalberto Libera |
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The house was conceived around 1937 by the well-known Italian architect Adalberto Libera for Curzio Malaparte.[2] Malaparte, however, rejected Libera's design and went on to build the home himself with the help of Adolfo Amitrano, a local stonemason.