Casa Malaparte
Curzio Malaparte / Adalberto Libera · Capri, Italy · 1942
Casa Malaparte is one of the twentieth century’s most iconic houses, perched on Punta Massullo above the sea. Its red masonry volume, monumental reverse stair, rooftop terrace, and isolated cliff position create an architectural image that is both rational and mythic. The authorship is often discussed through the relationship between Curzio Malaparte, Adalberto Libera, and local builder Adolfo Amitrano, but the building’s power ultimately lies in its exact dialogue with site. The house is private and difficult to access, yet it is visible from trails and boats and has become an architectural pilgrimage object. It condenses modernism, landscape, cinema, and personal mythology into one unforgettable form.