Architecture Alive is a series of stimulating design talks by world-renowned architects that is being hosted every two to three months in Malta. The project is hosted by local architectural and urban design firm studjurban and the Planning Authority with the support of the Kamra tal-Periti, Places: Design & Living magazine, and Marsovin. 

Richard England. Photo: Rene Rossignaud

The event series was successfully launched on October 6, 2018 at the Maritime Museum with one of Austria’s foremost architects Peter Lorenz, who delivered a stimulating presentation entitled ‘Renaissance of Urbanity – the Responsibility of the Architect’. 

Architect Richard Murphy, director of Richard Murphy Architects Limited in Edinburgh was the second guest speaker on November 24, 2018 with a presentation titled ‘Architecture and its Time and Place’.

Architect Richard England, the invited speaker for the next design talk, is both architect and visiting professor at the University of Malta. He was Dean of the Faculty of Architecture between 1987 and 1989. His work has received numerous awards including 11 International Academy of Architecture Awards and two Commonwealth Association of Architects Regional awards. Among his best-known local works are the Church of St Joseph at Manikata, the Central Bank of Malta Annexe, the Millennium Chapel, the St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity in Valletta and the White Shadows and LOVE sculptures.

Main objective of events is to keep the practice of architecture alive

The main objective of the Architecture Alive events is to keep the practice of architecture alive and flourishing through a regular exposure to great worldwide architecture and urban design. By providing insights on contemporary architectural matters and establishing a platform for further discussion, the series intends to foster learning opportunities, inspire audiences and provoke conversations. Invited architects will highlight their main achievements to date, discuss design challenges and share personal narratives, using their key projects as a visual basis.

The third Architecture Alive design talk shall be held at Palazzo de Piro, Mdina, on Saturday, February 23. Doors open at 6.30pm and Richard England’s talk will start at 7pm. This will be followed by questions and drinks provided by Xara Caterers and Marsovin. Tickets for this event may be purchased online via https://www.ticketline.com.mt – general admission tickets at €15, and reduced student tickets at €7.

For more information visit www.architecture-alive.com.