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Architecture & Design | 21 P r o j e c t : M i z z i S t u d i o P h o t o g r a p h Y : S e a n M a l l i a M o d e l s : D a v i d a n d L e a h C a m e n z u l i M a n u f a c t u r i n g & b u i l d : S i l v e r c r a f t T aking centre stage in its Mediterranean garden in Mosta, Pool Bloom by Mizzi Studio is a statement piece that combines innovative, biophilic design with local craftsmanship and cultural belonging. There is something otherworldly about the brass dome rising out of the turquoise blue water, its radiant surface reflecting the sun and surrounding limestone of the garden walls. And yet, the dome itself is unmistakably reminiscent of its monumental neighbour, the Mosta Rotunda. The dome that inspired this piece is an imposing and familiar marker of place and history. Pool Bloom's canopy draws from the dome, while the patterned underside carries a softer imprint, informed by Fibonacci geometry and the relief language found within the church itself. The pavilion builds on the presence of the dome by bringing in the elements of atmosphere, water and light. In this sense, Pool Bloom is a living representation of the spirit of Mizzi Studio's work and approach: deeply rooted in the local context and heritage, while bringing innovation through a biomorphic language inspired by nature. Pool Bloom's mushroom and tree-like form, organic curves, and Fibonacci geometry create an architecture that feels at once futuristic and ancient. The result feels timeless, resisting easy association with any particular era or place, while still anchoring a sense of belonging exactly where it is: in Mosta, Malta. POOL BLOOM INNOVATION, LOCAL CRAFT & BIOPHILIC DESIGN D r a w i n g o n t h e g e o m e t r y a n d c u l t u r a l s i g n i f i c a n c e o f t h e M o s t a R o t u n d a , P o o l B l o o m e x p l o r e s h o w c o n t e m p o r a r y d e s i g n c a n d e e p e n a s e n s e o f p l a c e . T h r o u g h a d v a n c e d f a b r i c a t i o n , l o c a l c r a f t s m a n s h i p a n d a n a t u r e - i n s p i r e d a r c h i t e c t u r a l l a n g u a g e , M i z z i S t u d i o h a s c r e a t e d a p a v i l i o n t h a t m e r g e s m e m o r y , a t m o s p h e r e a n d e x p e r i e n c e .