Architecture & Design

Architecture & Design | 23 The Halmann Vella team have also developed and manufactured a collection of furniture pieces such as fifteen-metre-long benches and planters made from a different mix which complements the surrounding floor in brushed finish. External raised flooring in terraces and sunken gardens were finished in a 20mm thick 1200 x 600mm grey ceramic tile to complement the grey terrazzo at ground floor level. Pavers are supported onto pedestals set out on a 600mm x 600mm grid. Such a system provides end user with adequate exposure to live loads and provides easy access to the drains located in the concrete slab below. For the walkways and finishes in Tower B, Halmann Vella used the Marca Corona green Encode 1200mm x 600mm and 600mm x 600mm tiles to furnish the external walkways leading to the offices' main entrance reflecting the corporate identity of the client. The same tile, this time tailor-cut in a triangular form, with a water-jet machine at the factory in Lija, was used to surface the spiral staircase at Tower B. For the staircase cores, the Architects have also opted to use the 30mm thick light grey custom terrazzo threads and risers with a medium grey anti-slip detail in the thread to abide by regulations issued for public external spaces. Miami White from Silestone was used for the vanity tops installed in wet areas inside the offices and in publics spaces. The hybrid surface made from premium minerals, quartz and recycled materials catered for three wash hand basins. Apart from stone and ceramics, Halmann Vella also supplied and installed three distinct stainless-steel mesh systems inside the car park. One which caters as a fall restraint to staircase cores, another type to close off ramps and another typology installed in between car park levels. Halmann Vella has also supplied fire rated metal doors located on the west and east staircase cores inside the car park. This project would not have been possible without Halmann Vella's fellow sub-contracting partners; Cuschieri, who was responsible to seal the external envelope with project specified apertures, garden skylights, and other aluminium and stainless-steel works. E&L for all the metalworks installed on the project, most especially the curved handrails to the staircase on Imdina road and handrails installed along the walkways and colonnades. Makaw, for bringing colour to the space and being patient enough to snag walls and ceilings time and time again. S.A.W who produced doors, vanities, cubicles and all the furniture inside the historical Block A4 Conference building located right in the middle of Trident Park project. The main historic building was restored to its former glory, with water fountains located on the east and west side of the historical structure machined from granite according to IRAL's custom design. Trident Park is the first development in Malta to receive BREEAM Excellence Certification. ABOUT Halmann Vella Group is principally engaged in the running of a diverse portfolio of business entities involved in the manufacture and busi- ness of stone, marble, granite, terrazzo tiles and pre-cast elements; general contracting and other services; property development, letting and resale; as well as operation of photovoltaic (PC) systems. For more information on Halmann Vella Group's wide range of products, visit www.halman- nvella.com; call +356 21433636, or experience the showroom on Mosta Road, Lija.

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