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ocated in one of the older parts of Sliema
nestled among a street of houses dating
back to the 19th century, this building
corresponds to the traditional construction of this
period of growth in Sliema, with long and narrow
townhouses forming the streetscapes we see
today. Each and every house has its own unique
elements, and this is what makes this town a
rich architectural gem. Aster House is a prime
example of such uniqueness with its architectural
elements having Art Deco inspiration somewhat
different to its immediate surroundings.
Having been left vacant for several years, the
property deteriorated and needed some new life
to be pumped into it.
The brief entrusted to MODEL was one where
the beauty of the architecture was to be
