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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 8 JANUARY 2023 8 CULTURE Crowning Malta's best architecture and design projects for 2022 EVEN though we see histor- ical and modern architecture as vastly different, both are likewise important and can be equally successful. While old ar- chitecture can inform us about the culture, history, and values of the past — such as the unique and charming temples, palaces and churches that beautify our Island, modern architecture has the power to inspire and trans- form, for the better, the spaces we live in. But for modern ar- chitecture to attain the same level of success we attribute to older buildings, today's build- ings must be well-designed not only exteriorly but interiorly too. Well-designed architecture is not a subjective matter. Style and fashion are. While we celebrate the works and names of well recognised local architects such as Tumas Dingli, Glormu Cassar, Emma- nuel Luigi Galizia to name a few, who left behind them iconic landmark buildings, we are less appreciative of today's contem- porary architects and designers whose job has never been more complex and challenging with success being far from guaran- teed. "e scope of the MASP Awards - now welcoming sub- missions for its 4th annual edi- tion - is to recognise and cel- ebrate the quality work and the people behind successful well-designed architecture pro- jects of today. Launched in 2019 by the PA under the Patronage of the President of Malta, the MASP Awards have become the 'hall of fame' for local architects and interior designers and a mark of excellence in the indus- try.," explains MASP Awards or- ganiser Peter Gingell. "If it weren't for these awards most well-designed projects re- main unappreciated and 'hidden stories' of the creative local tal- ent we have around us. We be- lieve that giving publicity to best practices there is a better chance of tipping the scales in favour of well designed architecture." highlights Mr Gingell. For this year's edition, two new categories have been add- ed. e Small Projects Awards is being introduced to accom- modate projects that may not be competitive if included with larger-scale projects in oth- er categories. Here, projects must demonstrate that one can achieve remarkable results even though small in scale. Not ex- ceeding a footprint of 170sqm, projects may also include instal- lations, temporary structures, street furniture, information kiosks, shading canopies and viewing platforms. e other new category is 2022 MASP Awards 13 awards are up for the taking as the 4th edition of The Malta Architecture and Spatial Planning (MASP) Awards gets underway. MASP Awards organiser Peter Gingell explains how these awards are helping us discover and appreciate some Malta's new architectural gems and the inspirational people behind them The MASP Award Rehabilitation and Conservation Award Winner 2021, Valletta Design Cluster - Restoration Directorate