Architecture & Design | 9
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his month, Architecture and Design
celebrates Malta's rich architectural
heritage and the contemporary voices
shaping its future. On our cover, we feature
Dar it-Taraġ, a stunning adaptive renovation
in Naxxar by Periti Studio, recently announced
as a finalist for the Premju Galizia 2025
awards. The project exemplifies a thoughtful
balance between old and new, preserving
the soul of an 18th-century house while
introducing modern functionality, a reminder
that heritage and innovation can coexist
harmoniously.
In our exclusive interview, Perit Kenneth Rausi
reflects on the synergy between engineering
and design: "Balancing technical precision
with creative vision is always a challenge, but
it's also what makes this work so rewarding."
His journey from engineering to architecture
highlights the collaborative spirit increasingly
essential in Malta's built environment.
Across the island, architects and designers
are responding to pressures of rapid
development with context-driven approaches,
prioritising quality, sustainability, and a sense
of place.
Malta's urban fabric; its limestone streets,
dense city cores, and historical layers,
continues to inspire projects that are as
technically rigorous as they are visually
compelling. From adaptive renovations like
Dar it-Taraġ to forward-looking schools and
civic spaces, there is a clear shift toward
designs that respect history while embracing
contemporary needs.
As the industry evolves, this issue celebrates
the dialogue between preservation and
progress, creativity and precision, reminding
us that Malta's architectural legacy is not just
something to protect, it's a foundation to
build upon.
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COVER
Dar it-Taraġ
Design: Periti Studio
Photo: Ramon Portelli
