This architectural intervention engages in a dialogue with the original structure, enhancing its inherent proportions through the strategic introduction of playful arched windows that choreograph the flow of natural light. Steel railings, drawn from the language of traditional wrought ironwork, offer a modern yet respectful nod to the past. The result is an expressive interplay of historic character and contemporary form, where heritage and innovation coexist seamlessly.

The interiors and outdoor spaces exude warmth and subdued tones, where colour becomes a language that embraces, rather than obscure the structural elements. Green columns, pink beams, and soft curves, seamlessly embedded in the design, highlighting the architectural intervention against the neutral, sophisticated backdrop.

Acknowledgements:

Design Architect: Maria Bilocca, Rebecca Delicata, Shirley Agius Xuereb, Anthea Huber

Structural Architect: Fabio Spiteri, Cedric Calleja

Planning Architect: Liliana Vella, Claude Graham

Conservation Architect: Andrea Bianco

Photography: Matthew Grech