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28/11/2025

In the world of Richard England – Malta’s pre-eminent architect with a glittering career spanning six decades – the need to create is a constant and quiet calling that finds its outlet in myriad ways: a poem, a book, a sketch, or a building. In this exclusive interview for our StudioTalks series, we talk about architecture of place, working with the world’s greatest – and the project that kicked off his career.

🎬 Watch the interview here: https://tinyurl.com/zuen3xpb

Studio Talks is sponsored by MAPFRE MSV Life | ESS - Electrical Supplies & Services | Vivendo Projects | JoinwellFxb | Form | Domestica Ltd

Malta’s pre-eminent architect discusses architecture of place, working with the world’s greatest – and the project that kicked off his glittering career.

24/11/2025

The Malta Photographic Society's Annual National Exhibition launches on Friday 28th November at the Malta Society of Arts in Valletta - a landmark 60th edition with a remarkable display of works. “This year’s exhibition aligns perfectly with the vision for the arts to be at the heart of Malta’s future," says the MPS's Vince Piscopo, where a diverse range of photographic works by professionals and enthusiasts will be presented to the public. Discover more 👇

This year, the event – the longest-running photographic exhibition in Malta – celebrates six decades of photographic art.

21/11/2025

“We didn’t want to undo what had been done internally, but rather reframe it in a way that spoke to Belair Property’s culture,” says Sara Brincat, Head of Interior Design at Draw studio who led the interior transformation of their Sliema headquarters, turning the stark industrial interior of this heritage-listed building into a vibrant and energetic space that matched the personalities of its tenants.

Sara Brincat, Head of Interior Design at draw studio walks us through an office renovation that balanced respect for existing works with the individuality of the new tenants.

19/11/2025

Equipped with a canoe, 35mm camera and rolls of black and white film, Inigo Taylor Photography documented a stretch of Gozo’s grand sea cliffs from land and sea for his upcoming book, Bastion - a name that references the vertical nature of the cliffs as a wild frontier on the Maltese islands. “At the edge of the cliff, you can feel free, and under it you can feel utterly in awe at the millions upon millions of years that made those immense limestone walls.” Read more 👇

From canoeing out to sea to hiking along the coast for that magical shot, Inigo was driven to preserve the island's beauty in print for his upcoming book.

14/11/2025

Bathrooms have become somewhat of an playground for home owners keen to let their creative side shine through with distinct combinations of colour, pattern, texture and bold bathroom furniture. From Burlington’s traditional aesthetic to Laufen's premium designs, discover a complete range of brands at Banju Boutique that offer style, functionality and personality in equal measure.

From an apartment design at Mercury to a luxury apartment within Tigne, these bathroom designs are anything but timid.

12/11/2025

Artist Francesca Balzan delves into the inspiration, message and medium of her latest solo exhibition Incunabula 1474-2025, on display at the National Library in Valletta from this Friday 14th November. Featuring 3D printed porcelain sculptures altered by her hands, the work was inspired by the earliest books printed in Europe that form part of the Library’s collection, and questions whether 3D printing today will have the same impact that printing had in 15th century Europe. Read the full interview 👇

Incunabula 1474-2025, curated by Justine Balzan Demajo, was inspired by the earliest printed books at the National Library in Valletta.

07/11/2025

Located on one of Birgu’s many charming alleys and surrounded by striking architecture dating back to the of Malta is a guesthouse, brought back to life by Martina Fenech Adami, founder of NICHE., whose client – raised in Birgu and with a deep fondness for the city and its people – sought a design that matched the potential of the building while enhancing its original features. Take a look inside.

Studio NiCHE brought an old building full of interesting architectural details out of the woodwork, giving it a new lease on life.

05/11/2025

From Gabriel Spiteri’s artistic exploration of form, texture, and the joy of observing every day objects exhibited at Wignacourt Museum in Rabat to Lisa Galea’s new collection of abstract paintings at Bizzilla Art Galley in Floriana, as well as a fascinating MICAS exhibition on 20th century artist Milton Avery and his contemporaries, discover a range of visual art events on display this month.

From MICAS' exhibition on artist Milton Avery to Francesca Balzan’s new collection of porcelain sculptures, discover visual art events this month.

03/11/2025

Artist Henry Falzon is displaying a visual exploration of “that fragile space between hearing and seeing, between understanding and misunderstanding” in his latest solo exhibition at Phoenicia Malta. From large atmospheric compositions to more intimate paintings and portraits, the artist invites viewers to pause and reflect – “to feel that they’ve overheard something familiar yet unspoken.”

A new collection of paintings that hover between figuration and abstraction are on display at Phoenicia Malta throughout November.

01/11/2025

“The projects reminded us that architecture is an act of imagination as much as it is an act of service,” said Perit Andre Pizzuto, President of the Kamra tal-Periti at the Premju Emanuele Luigi Galizia awards last weekend, emphasising the high standards of this year’s submissions and winners that celebrated outstanding local projects and Periti. Find out all about the night that celebrated the best of architecture and design on our islands 👇

Organised around a theme of legacy, the awards this year celebrated the passion and creativity that exists within the profession in Malta.

29/10/2025

The surfaces above our heads and beneath our feet are a blank canvas for expression – with the potential to shape interiors in a way that shouldn’t be underestimated. From parquet flooring patterns to modular cladding systems for indoors and out, the choice at Brands International Ltd is as expansive as it gets. Discern between laminate and engineered wood, cladding systems and molding through real home projects at the link below.

From parquet flooring patterns to modular cladding systems for indoors and out, explore the expansive collections of floor and wall coverings at Brands International.

27/10/2025

Valentino Architects emerged as the top contenders at the 2025 Premju Emanuele Luigi Galizia Awards last weekend, with the architecture practice founded by Sandro and Peter Valentino taking home three awards across various categories, including the night’s highest honour - the President’s Award, which recognises projects that excel in design innovation, environmental responsibility, social inclusivity, and cultural significance. Congratulations!

The architecture practice, founded by Sandro and Peter Valentino, emerged as the frontrunner at the Premju Galizia Awards last weekend.

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