Located in the village of Tarxien, Malta, a timeless renovation project is underway, breathing new life into a historic townhouse while honoring its rich heritage. With a commitment to maximum respect for the pre-existing structures and a deep appreciation for the link between the building and its surroundings, this intervention seeks to preserve the essence of the past while embracing the demands of modern living.

Re-imagining a pocket of open space at the Hamrun Secondary School, as a case study testing nature-based solutions.

The regeneration proposal for the area of Qormi and Sewda Valley. The project aims at restoring and rewilding the canal crossing the area, bringing the historical water structure of Qormi back and allowing for the natural flow and absorption of rainwater.

Renovation of an abandoned residential block in Valletta, as part of Four Sappers creative cluster.

A regeneration proposal for the area of Wied Dalam, transforming a dismissed industrial facility into a public natural park combining technology, agriculture, innovation, education and sustainability in a mix of activities which will create opportunities to test new farming methods while promoting an alternative and sustainable economic model and offering public and educational attractions.

A design proposal for the refurbishment and connection of two adjacent buildings along the Gzira-Sliema promenade to be turned into new offices. The proposal combines energy efficiency to quality design.

As the name suggests - Filoxiny comes from the Greek word ‘philoxenia’ which literally translates as ‘friend to a stranger’ and is more generally linked to the concept of ‘generosity of spirit’ - the project revolves around the need to re-imagine spaces with generosity and unpretentiousness, putting the needs of the residents first. It’s no coincidence that we chose an image from Kaurismaki’s “A Man Without a Past” for the concept description. We wanted the proposal to be as gentle, quirky and compassionate as the film, engaging with people going through a difficult phase of their life without any prevarication.

This is the story of a Palazzo in Valletta. Among its stunning ruins there are many hidden ‘treasures’, buried in dust and trash. Thanks to its new owners, the building will finally get the chance to rise from its own ashes.