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I
n the words of Perit Konrad Buhagiar, "Every
society grows and tranforms itself for as long
as it's alive, but erratic unplanned growth and
loss of timeless values will certainly kill the
goose of golden egg fame. And assuming
that the value of the golden egg is its beauty
of form and its gilded shell, and not just its price, I
think we may be getting it all wrong.."
Konrad Buhagiar from AP Valletta was talking to
Architecture & Design in an interview about his life,
views and prospects.
That quote underlines the general feeling today
among architects and the public in general.
Buhagiar, like other personalities interviewed in this
magazine champions 'good design' but not at the
cost 'of breaking new ground' at all cost.
He goes on to underline the importance of being
respectful of the cultural, social and phyical
context.
It is understandably a profound concern that most
young architects need to imbue in their clients and
themselves.
This edition also focuses on some projects
including a boutique hotel in Kerċem, Gozo, the
MASP awards for Architecture and Design projects
and special focus on interior design including and
especially for 'Tiny Living' in the face of limited
space and soaring property prices.
Enjoy this edition...next year is a brave new
year and we intend to look deeper into the
consequences and obligations in this field in the
face of ominous signs from climate change.
"NOT AT THE COST OF BREAKING NEW GROUND"
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The Valletta Waterfront
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