12 | Architecture & Design
THE ARCHITECT:
JOANNA SPITERI STAINES
Architecture and Design magazine sits down with architect Joanna Spiteri Staines to discuss her
journey from childhood imaginings in Malta to founding Openworkstudio, her passion for heri-
tage-led design, and pioneering projects like the Gozo Museum. She reflects on sustainability,
mentorship, and shaping Malta's architectural future with sensitivity and innovation.