DesignMT is showcasing
a diverse collection of
contemporary design pieces
through four exhibitions.
"MINIMA embraces the balance of nature and a return to the timeless principles of order, proportion, and materiality. By integrating these approaches, architecture can harmoniously blend with its environment, bridging fundamental principles with modern needs to create enduring, meaningful spaces that speak of their time. This revival of thoughtful design promises to enhance the human experience and restore architecture's essential role in shaping our lives and communities."
3dm Architecture
This first edition will feature four exhibitions each showcasing a diverse collection of contemporary design pieces, carefully selected for their blend of functionality, style, and cultural significance, reflecting modern living in a meaningful way.
The exhibitions will be complemented by thematic events that delve into contemporary design trends and innovative advancements, with discussions focused on the fields where design significantly shapes our daily experiences.
In addition to the exhibitors—an impressive mix of industry leaders and emerging talents—the events will target industry practitioners and other stakeholders with a vested interest in the themes being explored, inviting them to engage and contribute to the dialogue.
designMT is being organised by the Malta Crafts Foundation, with the support of Arts Council Malta, Heritage Malta, the Industrial Property Registrations Unit within the Commerce Department, Malta Digital Innovation Authority, and Malta Tourism Authority; and in collaboration with the Golden Glitch, Kamra tal-Periti, Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta Cultural Agency; and Lovin Malta as Media Partners.
Twentyfour is a contemporary re-imagining of the traditional architecture of the typical village core. Situated in Rabat, Malta, the residence takes the fundamental principles of the traditional townhouse, re-imagining them in the present – in this way, it can seamlessly integrate with its surroundings whilst simultaneously distinguishing itself as a contemporary work.A timeless design is created through the use of a monochromatic palette and strategic illumination, whilst curvilinear elements establish a spatial hierarchy as well as bring warmth to the interiors of this home.The residence spans five levels. The communal space at ground is connected to the upper levels through a traditional staircase, amplified by an overhead skylight and dramatic drapery. The next levels house the private quarters – bedrooms and a study, as well as a leisure area which opens onto an expansive terrace that is connected to the rooftop by an external staircase, ideal for entertaining.Twentyfour personifies minimalism, creating harmony between the past and future, blending tradition and innovation. It showcases the evolution of the traditional townhouse, retaining its identity whilst creating a contemporary edge. By blurring the line between tradition and modernity, the project epitomizes contemporary living and sets the stage for this kind of architectural exploration.
BT As a historic townhouse set within the village of Mosta, this two-story building has been adapted to house a new function – a centre for combining wellness and beauty with a boutique hotel. The existing courtyard becomes the focal point and central node for the project and its users, whilst the building is expanded through the creation of an underground level and roof structure.The concept is defined by pure forms which allow a wide range of functions to combine seamlessly with each other,creating consistency through monochromatism whilst differentiating between spaces through the use of defined colours and textures inspired by the 4 elements – fire, water, earth and air. These elements are physically interpreted through the use of pure forms against the backdrop of the existing fabric, allowing the architecture to look to the future whilst simultaneously connecting with the past. The result is a distinguished chiaroscuro experience, drawing particularly from the Baroque period where architecture is defined by light and shade, materiality