Adalberto
Libera

Adalberto Libera (1903–1963) was an Italian architect and a key figure in Italian Rationalism. His most famous work, the Casa Malaparte, combines modernist abstraction with dramatic natural settings, becoming an icon of 20th-century architecture. Libera also contributed to Italy’s Fascist-era monumental architecture, designing buildings such as the Palazzo dei Congressi in Rome. His style evolved from strict rationalism to more sculptural, expressive forms, often blending monumentality with elegant simplicity. Though his career was shaped by historical complexities, Libera’s impact on modern Italian architecture remains significant, influencing generations of architects.