Architecture & Design | 9
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here is more than an apparent emphasis
on colour, design and space in today's
architecture. The obsession for detail and
micro design and lighting is considered to be
more critical when accepting or driving a design
for a project.
In our previous editions and this particular issue
we give great value to this aspect. The final
image is omnipotent in the very structure that
lies before us.
Indeed in an interview with Architect Angie
Sciberras in this very issue, this point is
underscored over and over again.
She says: "I do dream of more open spaces, or
design where construction and open spaces are
given equal importance. Take a row of apartment
blocks. If we could just allow a perimeter of
open space between each block, we'd be able
to create more corner apartments, make more
use of natural light and more space between
buildings for aesthetic purpose but even for
people's mental health. We know it's possible.
"We just need to challenge a lot of mindsets
to help us get there. What hurts me the most
is seeing a townhouse taken down in favour of
apartments. We're losing a huge aspect of what
makes us unique. I hope we'll all take a moment
to slow down and assess what the future going
to look like."
Sciberras perhaps hits the nail on the head when
she transmitted the aches and pains of many
professionals who actively service numerous
clients and projects on the Island.
Architect & Design offers a taster into the old
and new, the delightful and the innovative.
And finally a small note, as from next month, all
editions of A&D will be available in digital format
on maltatoday.com.mt
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Design: Angie Sciberras
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