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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 9 APRIL 2023 12 COMMERCIAL THE Cisk Tap, Valletta Soup Kitchen, Ġnien Victor Calvagna and the Aircraft MRO hangar facility are some of the projects that took the top spots at the 2022 Malta Architecture and Spatial Planning (MASP) Awards held last Saturday night. The MASP Awards which are or- ganised by the Planning Authority and are held under the Patronage of the President of Malta aim to promote and give recognition to quality architectural and interior design projects that promise to leave a positive mark for decades to come. The awards celebrate the meticulous work and innovation of the people behind these iconic projects – from established pro- fessionals to graduating students. This year, the prestigious Pres- ident's Award was conferred to Perit Prof. Conrad Thake for his outstanding contribution to the education, theory and practice of architecture and his distinguished lifetime service towards the pro- fession. The Cisk Tap and The Grist Multipurpose Space located in the iconic Farsons Brewery by architectural firms Openworks Studio and Forward Architects were the winners of the Interior Architecture Award for Com- mercial or Public Buildings. This project celebrates Malta's indus- trial heritage and indeed the dis- tinctive character of Cisk beer, so familiar to many on the Islands. The Cisk Tap and the underlying Grist multi-purpose event space work in synergy in function and reference the colours of the lager in their materiality. Kettles Café Bistro Bar in Birkir- kara by DAAA Haus, The Avenue Restaurant in St Julians by MXA and Bahia Restaurant in Attard by QP all received a special commen- dation in this category. The Rehabilitation and Conser- vation Award was won by archi- tectural firm ARC Studio. The jury felt that this project is exem- plary for the way this forgotten space within the convent of the Franciscan Minors in Valletta was converted into a soup kitch- en. The award not only highlights the high-quality design and work- manship but the praiseworthy cause that this space now sup- ports. The AP Cluster by AP Valletta and Palazzo Ignazio by QP re- ceived a received a special com- mendation. Is-Santwarju tal-Madonna tal-Ħniena in Qrendi was the winner of the Restoration award. The jury applauded the Resto- ration Directorate for how the multidisciplinary team followed a meticulously well-researched methodology which included the unearthing of the archaeological remains of a medieval chapel be- neath the floor of the sanctuary. The residential project 'House for a young family' in Zebbug by Perit Joe Galea and draw.form won two award categories, the Design Award for Good Architec- ture, Building and Structure and the Interior Architecture Award for residential projects. The design for this residence serves as a showcase for the way in which the architect and their client worked together towards the realisation of a project that is successful both in its function and in its aesthetics. Steel fabrication was used extensively as part of the brief, which allowed for the instal- lation of lightweight walls which allow light to filter through the entirety of the building. Extensive environmental analysis was also carried out, leading to an overall noteworthy achievement. In the Design Award for Good Architecture, Building and Struc- ture category the Ħas-Saptan Na- tional Distribution Centre by Dr Edwin Mintoff Architects and the Phoenicia Spa by AP Valletta were both given a special commenda- tion. While the Interior Architecture for residential projects catego- ry 'The contemporary courtyard house' in Dingli by Daniel Scerri Periti received a special commen- dation. Ġnien Victor Calvagna in Mos- ta by Perit Andrea Scremin won the Public Open Spaces award. This public open space serves to be a green oasis in Mosta's dense urban environment and success- fully retains a natural character to the site while adding amenities for visitors. In this same catego- ry Doric Studio received a special commendation for the Romeo Romano Gardens in Santa Ven- era. Design Firm MatterMake was the winner of the Small Projects award, which was introduced through this edition. Their project 'Cinema Visiona' used the interior designs of Werner Panton as inspi- Prestigious MASP awards reveal Malta's top architectural and interior design projects for 2022 Perit Prof. Conrad Thake receives the President's award Architectural Engineering - winner Commercial and Public Building - winner Presidents Award winner Perit Prof Conrad Thake Design Award for Good Architecture, Building and Structure - winner Architectural Photography - winner