Architecture & Design | 3
G
racing the cover of the magazine is
a unique example of 19th century
architecture, Villa Lugisland, a mysterious
grade one historic property in Rabat,
which TBA Periti are on a mission to restore to its
former glory, without interfering with the form and
elements. Perit Gaston Camilleri walks us through
the process and vision to revive this magnificent
dilapidated building into a vibrant residence, with
the facilities that one expects in contemporary
houses, but with total respect to its history and
beautiful detailing.
In this edition we also meet up with architect
Andrew Vinci from Vinci Architects. We speak to him
about the inspirations he has held along the years,
which projects he is most proud of, which Malta
architecture pleases him and which hurts.
We also take a look at Richard England's 1964-1970's
buldings that have either been altered or demolished.
It is heartbreaking for him to see them being torn
down or worse still altered. "It's actually less painful
when they are demolished, less of a humiliation…" he
confesses.
Architect Edward Said, who specialises in historic
building conservation, expresses his concern about
the dynamic transformation of the Maltese islands
from Independence onwards. "How many more losses
can we sustain of those dwindling buildings which
although classified as modern are in fact for the most
part regionalist, thus identifiably Maltese?" He claims
that "education is the key, but we must make haste!"
"EDUCATION IS THE KEY"
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COVER
Villa Luginsland
Image: Luginsland ltd.
