design

Graphic mock-up of the proposed book on Malta’s old shop signs.

Malta's vintage shop signs catch the eye of a Warsaw-based designer

Designer looks for collaborators to create photobook of handmade vintage signs

February 15, 2025| Fiona Galea Debono |5
The Richard England-esque Big Brother Malta house. Photos: Matthew Bonanno

Big Brother set draws criticism for echoing Richard England’s designs

Set designer Carlo Schembri describes it as “a Maltese studio: rooted in England, inspired by Barragán and Bofill”

February 4, 2025| Fiona Galea Debono |17
Furnish Your Home Month is a celebration of style, function, and incredible value.

Furnish Your Home promo month

Customisable solutions at Oxford House

February 3, 2025
The famous Vespa, one of the symbols of Italian design. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Watch: Italomodern - Design (ARTE)

The 1950s were a golden era that left a mark on fashion, culture and lifestyle

January 30, 2025| ARTE |0
Villa Anna Teresa, Winner Commercial and Public Buildings Award MASP 2023.

Unveiling Malta’s best for 2024

The 6th edition of the MASP Awards is launched

January 29, 2025
From the beginning, Quad Central focused on reducing its environmental impact.

In pursuit of platinum

Quad Central’s road to LEED

September 25, 2024|0
“Cringe-worthy and kitsch” aluminium fixtures cropped up everywhere decades ago because they were a far cheaper option than wood for apertures and balconies. Photo: Therese Debono

Editorial: Giving architects room for creativity

An architect has asked for the ban on aluminium to be lifted. Perhaps this would unleash beautiful designs but how can we be sure we won’t end up with even uglier buildings than we have now?

September 11, 2024| Times of Malta |4
Love it or hate it: The 1970s Gozitan façade that inspired the revival of bronze aluminium.

Is it time to end the blanket ban on aluminium façades?

Planning restrictions hindering creativity of architects and designers, architect and marketeer argue

September 4, 2024| Fiona Galea Debono |61
Photo: Kurt Paris

‘My designs draw strong characters’

Emerging fashion designer Isaac Fenech’s first collection is a dreamy reflection on growing pains.

September 3, 2024| Anna Marie Galea |0
A comfortable kitchen in a duplex penthouse in Swieqi.

Interior design tips: the do’s and don’ts to increase property value

In the final instalment of a series of articles, architect Paul Cuschieri and Malcolm Abela Sciberras from Rebirth Design Studio round up essential tips to design your dream home

August 28, 2024| Press Release |0
Mosta Residents Photo: Matthew Mirabelli Edited: Karl Andrew Micallef

Watch: Do Mosta residents, businesses want a pedestrianised square?

Local council reconsidering partial pedestrianisation of main square

July 24, 2024| Emma Borg |127
Mosta's square Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Reconsideration of pedestrianisation is a let down, says Mosta Square designer

Reversing the decision could also sway other councils, architect warns

July 23, 2024| Emma Borg |113
URNA. Photo: Arts Council Malta

Malta back at the London Design Biennale with URNA

The project explores the subject of cremation

June 20, 2024| Times of Malta |0
A cosy space fit for a teenager to lounge in – part of a project that won Rebirth an award at the 2023 International Property Awards in London. Right: A fantastical yet fully functional children’s bedroom.

Designing a child’s bedroom? Let your imagination run wild

Interior designers Paul Cuschieri and Malcolm Abela Sciberras from Rebirth Design Studio reveal the secrets behind creating timeless and practical children’s bedrooms as they continue their exploration of crafting the ideal home.

May 26, 2024| Times of Malta |0
The MASP Awards seek to recognise, and celebrate contemporary architecture and design projects that stand out for their creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship.

Fifth edition - Malta Architecture and Spatial Planning (MASP) Awards

Overwhelming response

March 12, 2024
The Local Plans are supreme over policies, particularly when it comes to land use or permissible height of development. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Transparency, please

A proper consultation exercise needed to formalise the conversion of the building height limitations

March 7, 2024| Alex Torpiano |1
A Rebirth Design project in St Julian’s featuring ‘meaningful’ minimalism in a bedroom.

Unlock tranquillity: how to turn your bedroom into a sanctuary

Design your bedroom oasis using a few foundational tricks of the design trade

February 25, 2024| Press Release |0
Organised by the Planning Authority, the Malta Architectural and Spatial Planning (MASP) Awards aim to promote and acknowledge outstanding architectural and interior design projects that promise to stand the test of time.

Leading the way

Entries open for fifth edition of MASP Awards

January 26, 2024
Photos: Julie Faudella/archi-design

Unveiling The Little Encyclopaedia of Wonder

Bringing magic to the world of paint

October 31, 2023
Lighting and interior designer Olivia-Ann Calleja.

The multitasker transforming properties into your dream space

Lighting and interior designer Olivia-Ann Calleja tells Adriana Bishop how there’s far more to doing up a property than matching cushion covers and most of the work revolves around technical issues and regulations

October 16, 2023
Malta Architecture and Spatial Planning Awards 2023.

Pushing the boundaries of architecture and fashion

A creative project spearheaded by the Planning Authority, has redefined the relationship between the two art forms

July 18, 2023
Philip Sultana’s proposed design for the livery of the Red Bull cars at the Miami Grand Prix.

Maltese designer’s livery for Red Bull Racing displayed in Miami

Philip Sultana’s entry places second in global design contest for livery of Red Bull cars at today’s grand prix

May 7, 2023| Jessica Arena |4
How can you make sure the pool builder you work with is the right one for you? 

Things to consider when looking for your ideal swimming pool contractor

Getting a swimming pool in Malta and Gozo is a great investment considering our climate, even though it can be expensive. This is why you need to make sure you are working with the right swimming pool contractor who will give you exactly what you’re after

May 4, 2023| Karl Azzopardi|0
Local artist Stephanie Borg.

Nescafé launches limited edition cups and saucers

Designed by local artist Stephanie Borg

April 27, 2023
Public Open Spaces award winner.

Malta’s top architectural and interior design projects for 2022 announced

Perit Prof Conrad Thake receives the President’s award at this year’s MASP Awards, organised by the Planning Authority

April 25, 2023
Visitors view furniture at the stand of Finnish brand Nikari at the Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan. Photos: Gabriel Bouys/AFP

Staying zen with ‘slow design’ at Milan Furniture Fair

Movement was launched in the early 2000s by the English academic Alastair Fuad-Luke

April 24, 2023| AFP |0
A show-stopping kitchen can be achieved in any space and layout.

How to design the ideal kitchen

What it takes to design the perfect kitchen

April 23, 2023
Oxford House is a one-stop shop for a fully equipped kitchen, also including the worktop, dining table and chairs.

Kitchens’ promotion month at Oxford House

A celebration of design and functionality

March 15, 2023
The newly refreshed website, launched as part of the firm’s 10th anniversary commemoration, features Studjurban’s newest projects.

New website for Studjurban

‘In architecture, a professional website adds credibility and builds trust’

March 3, 2023| Press Release |0
The project TYPE TANA seeks to immortalise disappearing letterforms and give characters the opportunity for a new lease of life.

Maltese typography goes to London

Hannah Grech Pirotta's TYPE TANA brand features five custom typefaces

December 20, 2022| Times of Malta |3