2019’s best architecture and design projects awarded

Some of Malta’s best architectural firms, architects and civil engineers and interior designers were recognised for the way they skilfully designed and carried out architectural and design projects over the past year. They were honoured at the Malta Architecture and Spatial Planning Awards 2019, organised by the Planning Authority under the patronage of President George Vella last Saturday.  Architectural firm Model won the Restoration and Conservation award. Their project comprised the sensitive restoration of a townhouse in Sliema built during the first half of the 20th century in the art nouveau style.  [attach id=838016 size="large" align="left" type="image"]The Sacred Place auditorium in Blata l-Bajda, designed by Atelier Maison [/attach] While intervening in a minimalist manner, the firm gave special attention to the catchment of natural light through a central skylight and skilful use of compatible materials.  Two commendations were also awarded. One was given to Edwin Mintoff for the restoration and rehabilitation of the British-period building in Dock Number 1 in Cospicua and another to architects and civil engineers Kenneth Zammit Endrich and Samuel Cassar for the...