22 | Architecture & Design
of xorok and wooden beams, were also severely
dilapidated.
The project required Architecture 360 to delve deeply
into the house's history and understand the layers of
alterations it had undergone. The team was tasked
with uncovering blocked apertures and planning
sensitive changes to the building. Architecture
360 worked closely with both the clients and the
Superintendence of Cultural Heritage, engaging in
multiple discussions to fully understand the clients'
lifestyle and needs. Their approach was twofold: first,
to revive the architectural value of the property, and
second, to optimise the flow and enrich the living
experience for the end user – the client and her
family.
The restoration centered on reinstating, preserving,
and restoring the original features of the property,
both internally and externally. These included the
facades, as well as key architectural elements like
the Maltese balcony, timber apertures, traditional
staircase, wrought iron railings, ante-porta, Maltese
tiles, cornices, and door moldings.
Only slight alterations were made to the layout,
such as blocking an existing doorway from the spiral
staircase to extend the kitchen wall and accommodate
a large marble island. A lift was installed to facilitate
movement between the four floors of the house. The
basement was converted into a wine cellar, which
required a redesign of the water drainage system.
Architecture 360 also increased the property's value
by redesigning the rooftop to include a pool at
the highest level. Demolishing and rebuilding the
washroom created additional terrace space for the
clients to enjoy views of the marina and the historical
skyline. However, the roof no longer had a service
area, so services were discreetly concealed within the
decking around the pool.
