Architecture & Design | 3
"I would like to believe that my biggest success
as an architect is my contribution towards the
improvement of the quality of life of people from
all strata through effective architecture and urban
design," these were the words of Edwin Mintoff
interviewed in this edition of Architecture & Design.
Edwin Mintoff and his firm EM architects join a
coterie of Maltese architects and private firms who
not only have made a name for themselves but
contributed to innovative design and as Mintoff
would put it – 'effective design'.
It goes without saying that today's architects are
more conscious of architecture that goes beyond
functional. And there is a realisation that the
historical and cultural aspects of our small Island
cannot be cancelled. They are in fact a reflection
of our identity and our evolution.
Mintoff's work has been showcased beyond these
shores as is the case with the Corinthia Hotel in
Sudan's capital Khartoum.
This edition also takes a look at the restoration
of the Mithna ta' Ganu in Birkirkara, which was
still in use until 1929 until it was finally restored
to become a contemporary art, cultural and
crafts centre operated by the Gabriel Caruana
Foundation.
ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH ARCHITECTURE
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