Architecture & Design | 3
G
racing the cover of the magazine is
the state-of-the-art Malta Life Sciences
Park , a world-class research facility
and digital hub designed by TBA
Periti. Architecture & Design sits
down with one of the three founding
partners, Professor Alex Torpiano, who also happens to
be the Dean of the Faculty for the Built Environment and
Executive President of Din l-Art Ħelwa.
He speaks to the magazine about his earliest memories of
architecture, his take on modern buildings, his views and
prospects.
"The real problem is that contemporary building does not
reflect an aspiration to power, to prestige, to civi pride, to
beauty, or to whatever was the motivation for building in
the past - but simply reflects greed, the greed that leads
to buildings which are out of scale with their context, and
which occupy all open spaces, because land is measured
solely in terms of the possible return from development."
"My work, I hope, follows the logic of being true to the
materials that one is using, and to the structural forms
which are best suited to the particular project, in the
quest for good architectural quality."
This issue of the magazine also focuses on projects
including the renovation of a charming town house in
Żebbug and the MASP awards for Architecture and
Interior Design. We even look into the importance of
depth in interior design and design methods to add
depth to living spaces, making rooms comfortable and
attractive while changing the perception of the space.
"IN THE QUEST FOR GOOD ARCHITECTURAL QUALITY"
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Life Sciences Park, San Gwann by
Sean Mallia
