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The responsibility of an architect is profound, which is why when we experience talented ones, we should celebrate them. Apart from the lasting impact on the country’s social, aesthetic and ecological environment, architects are the creators of spaces that increase our sense of well being. Their plans and designs create the buildings that frame most of the events of our lives. What’s more, these establishments outlive their creators and become heritage to future generations.TRANSCRIPT
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Scavolini S.p.A. 61025 Montelabbate (PU) - Italia Tel. +39 0721443333Fax: +39 0721443413 [email protected] www.scavolini.com The “best seller” from Italy
System of Quality ManagementUNI EN ISO 9001
System of EnvironmentalManagement UNI EN ISO 14001
System of Health & Safety ManagementOHSAS 18001
Scavolini uses only Idroleb panels for the carcase of its kitchens:
a water repellent V100 panel with the lowest formaldehyde content presently available in the world.
Discover Scavolini’s commitmentfor a cleaner world on www.scavolinigreenmind.com
Just for business use: www.scavolini.biz
The “best seller” kitchen from Italy can be found at:THE ATRIUMMriehel By-PassMriehel BKR3000 - Malta Tel (+356) 2147 0000Fax (+356) 2149 1063Email: [email protected]
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089 CUISINE & WINEJoe Vella prepares a light starter and main, ideal for a summer al fresco lunch
032 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER MARK PACEMark Pace designs a bachelor’s penthouse in central Sliema, cleverly dodging the masculine clichés typically found in such a space
020 ARCHITECT DANIEL SCERRIDaniel Scerri designs and constructs two semi-detached dwellings, intertwining them, utilising their present elements
082 THE RECONDITIONING: PIPPA TOLEDOPippa Toledo gives an outdoor space in Madliena a complete renovation, bringing the inside out
ISSUE 56 AUGUST 2012
contents013 Readers Letters
015 Home News
020 Architect Daniel Scerri
026 Architect Godwin Vella
032 Architectural Designer Mark Pace
039 Interior Designer Robert Farrugia
042 Sense and Sustainability: Chris Briffa
048 The Urbanite’s Ap[art]ments
056 The HOMEWORKS Lighting Super Guide
072 Floor it: Flooring feature
076 Home Ideas
082 The Reconditioning: Pippa Toledo
089 Cuisine & Wine
092 A-Z Directory
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The responsibility of an architect is profound, which is why when we experience talented ones, we should celebrate them. Apart from the lasting impact on the country’s social, aesthetic and ecological environment, architects are the creators of spaces that increase our sense of well being. Their plans and designs create the buildings that frame most of the events of our lives. What’s more, these establishments outlive their creators and become heritage to future generations. This
issue is all about celebrating prolific architects who continue to balance form and function, constructing spaces that will mark this era of architecture. Architects Daniel Scerri, Godwin Vella and Architectural Designer Mark Pace each bring us an exterior and interior space which profiles their penchant for design (beginning on page 019). Newcomer Interior Designer Robert Farrugia brings us a spectacularly contemporary take on a domestic wine cellar (page 039). Architect Chris Briffa believes that the very initial steps of the design process are the most important ones and illustrates his studio’s approach with two homes that are currently on their drawing board (page 042). Since lighting is such an integral part of architecture and design, HOMEWORKS features an in-depth Lighting Super Guide this issue, bringing you everything you need to know about lighting and more, straight from professionals Peter Cutajar, Maria Mercieca, Matthew J. Mercieca and Pippa Toledo (beginning on page 058). This issue is undeniably a design overload; a feast of innovation, sure to bring you more of the HOMEWORKS promise of inspiration, improvement and style.
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FABULOUS FABRIC FLOORINGBrand new for 2012, Crafted Textile Exquisa laminate tiles from Quick-Step at R Living offer a striking fabric aesthetic in a natural hessian colour that enhances their authentic fabric look. They’re ideal for complementing airy modern spaces, as well as creating a cosy atmosphere in smaller rooms. www.quick-step.com
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ESSENZA The new LUBE Essenza model at Carmelo Delia is a uniquely handle-less kitchen, proposing more than 50 finishes for its doors. The Polymeric material offers the opportunity of mixing it up with coloured glass for top units for a glamorous kitchen look. Like all other LUBE kitchens, Essenza’s hinges incorporate the latest Blumotion system, which offers a soft, gentle and quiet closing. What’s more is that the lacquered finishes are free from chrome, lead and cadmium, using ecological materials instead. We like it. www.bigbon.com
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CARL HANSEN AT COREcore (and we) are excited about the introduction of Carl Hansen to Malta. core is once again pushing the contemporary furniture envelope by being appointed Carl Hansen’s partner in Malta to guarantee the exceptional level associated with the brand all over the world. www.carlhansen.com
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RIPPING RGBSpot On presents a new RGB (red/green/blue) LED colour changing system with a master driver that stores and carries out different colours and speeds. Manufactured in Italy, these cutting-edge LED fittings are available for floor, wall and ceiling installations. www.spotonmalta.com
NAVIGATION INNOVATIONHydrolectric brings us the Gewiss Chorus Master, an innovative system navigator that integrates the automation of the home by means of a simple touch. The command and supervision functions can be managed locally through the Master touch screen, a PC on the local network (LAN), or via the Internet using a common web browser. www.hydrolectric.com.mt
LOVE THE LANTERNNow available at Loft is an exciting new range of indoor/outdoor lanterns. The Charles lantern is available in three comfortable sizes and in three colours; bronze, white or polished aluminium. You can even order your own customised colour. www.loft.com.mt
CORSICA FLOWER BRIDGESNew at Piscopo Gardens, Corsica Flower Bridges are available in a variety of new colours, such as cherry, petrol blue, red and green. Flower bridges are great for maximising space, as they fit on to round and square railings. www.piscopogardens.com
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This issue is all about profiling some of Malta’s most prolific Architects and Designers. We begin with Architect Daniel Scerri, who brings us the architectural design of an Attard apartment block, which commenced at a time when there was a trend towards an over-supply of smaller, over-exploited sites. Given the ideal location of the site in a prestigious road, the decision was successfully taken to target a higher standard market, and contemporarily raise the standard of the apartment block architecture building type. Daniel Scerri also brings us the design and construction of two semi-detached dwellings, intertwining them, utilising their present elements (starting on page 020). Architect Godwin Vella brings us the interior renovation of a small summer house overlooking the sea with a simple rehabilitation, keeping materials to a minimum, typical of the architect’s style. Godwin Vella also showcases The Orange Grove Complex in Balzan; a residential development project that created an amiable secure environment for communal conviviality away from the busy street through its design (starting on page 026). Architectural Designer Mark Pace designs a bachelor’s penthouse in central Sliema, cleverly dodging the boyish or manly clichés typically found in such a space through a combination of textures, materials and natural tones. Mark Pace also showcases a subtle and warm facade of a house in a seemingly nondescript cul-de-sac in Swieqi, with a distinct linearity and sense of proportion (starting on page 032). Newcomer Interior Designer Robert Farrugia designs an extraordinary domestic wine cellar, capable of storing over 300 bottles of wine in the best possible environment (page 039).
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PROJECT: BOX SERIES HOUSE TYPE II: INTERTWINED DWELLINGS, SAN PAWL TAT-TARGAProject design: perit Daniel scerri Structural design: perit Ivan ButtegiegPhotography: alan carville
he brief for this project was the design and construction of two semi-detached dwellings; homes for a mother and daughter. Instead of splitting the plots vertically, side by side, the two
dwelling units were intertwined, utilising the slope of the corner site to achieve an independent unit at lower ground floor level (basement from higher road level) and a stepped-down two-storey detached dwelling above (ground floor and first floor from the higher road level), with the building envelope stepping down to follow the contours of the site. The building is shaped as three distinct volumes placed over a solid limestone base, in such a way that at any particular point the building is always two floors above road level.
The challenge with this site was to devise a solution that gained crucial living indoor and outdoor space while respecting the planning regulations and aesthetic qualities of the villa area.
The result was a design that includes a garden on two levels, ample basement garage space, an added indoor area with various spaces enjoying a varied degree of privacy, and a variety of outdoor spaces, ranging from open to secluded, and creating an architectural promenade through a route leading from public, to semi-public, to semi private, to private spaces.
After studying various design options, the chosen design concept allowed the architects to gain a large amount of precious space, thus the possibility of increasing outdoor spaces. This would offer the feeling of more openness and allow for an interesting combination and interaction of various outdoor zones.
The architecture is shaped around the clients’ lifestyles and responds to the physical and geographical characteristics of the site. The living spaces are moulded around a (south-facing) common entertainment pool area that is the meeting space between the mother’s and the daughter’s family.
Daniel Scerri’s work includes a wide and diverse range of architectural and design projects, from refurbishment of small residential apartments, to villas, residential complexes and design of large commercial projects, urban regeneration, cultural and infrastructural projects. Daniel’s firm, Daniel Scerri Periti have had the opportunity to work on a wide spectrum of project scales and budgets, both locally and internationally, and have collaborated with various other local and foreign firms as required by the projects. The firm is also the consulting Architectural Practice to m+design, a multi-disciplinary design team encompassing Architecture, Design, Interior Design, Development and Lighting Design
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Living spaces moulded around a common entertainment pool area that is the meeting space between mother and daughter’s family
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The main bedroom is located in the best viewpoint; over the upper garden area and overlooking the pool area, with a slit in the main bedroom terrace floor to visually connect to the porch below – and open sky above part of the terrace to connect visually to the sky and roof
An architectural promenade leads you from the upper road level, up a slight ramp, across a bridge, by the front porch under the main bedroom wing, to the front door or onto the projecting balcony over the pool
There are three entrances to the dwellings. An architectural promenade leads from the upper road level (and additional car port), up a slight ramp, across a bridge, by the front porch under the main bedroom wing, to the front door or onto the projecting balcony over the pool (the viewing platform of the house). Otherwise, from the upper road level, down a wide staircase to the pool deck, along a timber-decked passage by the hobby room to the main entrance patio, the pool, or along the poolside to the small lawn or barbeque deck by the kitchen side garden.
The project gives a renewed contemporary look to the streetscape, with the feeling of luxury and an abundance of open space. Volumes and proportions relating to human scale, with materials chosen for a new neutral aesthetic that does not try to dominate, but rather blends into the surrounding context while breathing new life into it.
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PROJECT: APARTMENT, ATTARDProject design architects: perit Daniel scerri, Rebecca Zammit Structural design: perit Ivan ButtegiegPhotography: alan carvilleStyling: Daniel scerri periti with studio Moda and Boconcept
The location of this site was already inspiring as an empty plot. Situated on the periphery of the building scheme, this apartment block faces a green area; a valley with both direct and long-distance views.
At the time of the design of this apartment block, it was noticed (by the architect and the open-minded developer) that there was a trend towards an over-supply of smaller, over-exploited sites. Conversely, it was predicted that this would result in a lack of higher-standard properties, and given the ideal location of this site in a prestigious road, the decision was taken with the enlightened client to target a higher standard market, and contemporarily raise the standard of the architecture of the apartment block building type.
Unusually high ceilings in the living areas allowed for better airflow and generated heat management within the apartments. The introduction of a change in level between the living and sleeping areas created a sense of double-level living usually associated with houses and duplexes, which gave a sense of grandeur to the wide living areas with their magnificent views. These high ceilings also meant that the apartments were pushed up to their maximum allowable building height to achieve the best possible views.
All services were incorporated within the construction, including integrated insulation systems, waterproofing and water diversions for a rising water table, passive rainwater re-use and solar gain calculations for summer/winter
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1. The introduction of a change in level between the living and sleeping areas creates a sense of double-level living usually associated with houses and duplexes
2. The aquarium itself was integrated into the design of the units. Wine racks, hidden storage areas, and custom-made features were also in-built to the bar/study area
3. The winding custom-made unit functions as a TV unit at one end, moulding into a bar/study bench at the other, sub-diving the space into zones, while visually linking the whole space. Its sharp edges and angles contrast the flowing curvilinear pattern of the wallpaper background. Its sharp stark glossy white colour and texture is further contrasted by a warm, light natural timber texture that forms the other half of the unit
4. The dining area unit was perceived as a continuation of the kitchen, with features mirroring the living room concept
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ambient balance. Services were laid out within organised ducts, comfortably accessible from each level. All apartments are accessible to all.
A custom-made aperture profile from a local supplier was tested in the property, which has proven to work extremely well to minimise unwanted drafts. High-quality architectural stone was installed by a local specialised niche-market workshop.
The ample living space allowed for the requests of the new owner of the apartment to be implemented – a bar/study area, a large aquarium, and an appropriate entertainment space.
To further emphasise the flow from one part of the living area to another, while at the same time defining the various zones, a flowing and winding custom-made unit was planned as the predominant design item of the space, which functions as a television unit at one end, moulding into a bar/study bench at the other, subdividing the space into zones while visually linking the whole space. Its sharp edges and angles contrast
the flowing curvilinear pattern of the wallpaper background. Its sharp, stark glossy white colour and texture is further contrasted by a warm, light natural timber texture that forms the other half of the unit.
The aquarium itself was integrated into the design of the units. Wine racks, hidden storage areas, and custom-made features were also in-built to the bar/study area.
The same material as the sofa, a heavy texture in a dark grey weave was used to clad storage units within the television unit, as well as the dining chairs and shades. The dark timber floor warms up the large space and acts as a solid visual base to the brightly sun-lit living spaces.
The dining area unit was perceived as a continuation of the kitchen, with features mirroring the living room concept. The result was a simple continuous unit that served all the required functions without the need of clutter and with the required storage areas.
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he main aim of this internal renovation project was to provide a simple comfortable arrangement to the living areas of a small summer house overlooking
the sea. By removing the existing internal partition walls, the originally restricted kitchen, living and dining areas were merged into a larger open plan space. Another critical structural intervention was the removal of a concrete staircase that blocked the entrance hallway. This was replaced by a light steel/glass staircase that freed up this space from a strong visual obstruction and allowed natural light to penetrate in all the floors of the building. Further alterations included the opening of a window in the living area at floor level that allows a particular viewpoint of the surface of the sea when seated. The top part of this opening consists of a rectangular protrusion that contains a television screen and a hidden chimney flue for a gas fuelled fireplace that is incorporated within the floor.
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ARCHITECT GODWIN VELLA Architect Godwin Vella has produced a series of residential projects of private houses, apartment blocks and architectural refurbishments that reflect his interest in the relevance of the Modern Movement to the local architectural context. Strong geometric forms coupled with a careful, restrained use of materials are recurring themes in Godwin Vella’s architectural works. The effect is that of a contemporary architectural language that resonates with the vernacular building traditions of Malta’s past
PROJECT: HOUSE, ST. PAUL’S BAYPhotography: M. Skorupski, M. Kazimierczuk
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Kitchen off the living area with two cupboard units on either side. The larger floor to ceiling unit was custom made to include within its panels the various kitchen fixtures such that the space is visually clean and uncluttered
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The removal of a concrete staircase that blocked the entrance hallway was a critical structural intervention. It was replaced by a light steel/glass staircase that freed up the space from a strong visual obstruction and allowed natural light to penetrate in all the floors of the building
Alterations in the living area included the opening of a window at floor level that allows a particular viewpoint of the surface of the sea when seated. The top part of this opening consists of a rectangular protrusion that contains a television screen and a hidden chimney flue for a gas fuelled fireplace that’s incorporated within the floor
The kitchen itself is an elongated room off the living area with two cupboard units on either side. The larger floor to ceiling unit was custom made to include within its panels the various kitchen fixtures, such as a cooker, fridge and freezer such that the space is visually clean and uncluttered. At its end, a shelf and a single stool provide a small area for a quick meal or drink.
As with other works by Godwin Vella, the materials used in this project are kept to a minimum. White walls and ceilings provide a neutral background for the American walnut furnishings and the greenish hue of the sandblasted glass. The floors are similarly either white marble resin or American walnut parquet. Colour is imparted by four bulbous armchairs that were reupholstered in a vivid palette of yellow, orange and red.
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Located on a main road in Balzan, this residential development project aimed to create through its design an amiable secure environment for communal conviviality away from the busy street. It consists of 34 residential units of various sizes distributed around four buildings, accessed by a sunken T-shaped courtyard that overlies a basement car park. Two commercial units separated by the semi-public entrance forecourt face the main public road and serve as a buffer zone to the residential units.
The heart of the project is the elongated central courtyard, which takes the form of a pedestrian street. This not only serves as an access core to the residential units, but more critically provides a tranquil landscaped area that can be enjoyed by the residents in its own right. In this respect, the size and landscaping of this courtyard have a pivotal role in the design of the project. Orange trees, planters, water features and benches have been integrated into this space to create a calm composed environment.
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The spare, monolithic use of materials and colours together with the restrained cubic forms of the design recall the simplicity of local vernacular architecture
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The other crucial aspect of this outdoor area is the abundance of direct sunlight that reaches the courtyard floor. This has been mainly achieved by stepping back the upper floors of the surrounding buildings such that no façade is higher than three floors. The reduced effective height has the additional benefit of presenting a more human scale to the courtyard.
The volumes of the residential units are composed of fragmented but distinct masses. Similarly the facades overlooking the courtyard are animated by varied openings to scale down the visual effect on this central space. For example, the large façade openings are divided into patterns of sandblasted opaque and clear glass. A selective palette of earth-toned colours is also used to highlight specific architectural elements. In the same way, travertine cladding is carefully placed to contrast with the monotone white facades of the buildings. The combination of the varied material textures and selective colour highlights as set against the neutral white background is meant to convey a calm refined setting. Architecturally, the spare, monolithic use of materials and colours together with the restrained cubic forms of the design recall the simplicity of local vernacular architecture.
Internally, the layout plans are compact and based on a square format so as to minimise long corridors and small internal yards. This scheme also maximises exposure to high levels of sunlight along the walls of most of the rooms. In this way the obvious economic advantages of an efficient layout are coupled with the benefits of living interior spaces that are abundant in natural light and ventilation.
An abundance of direct sunlight reaches the courtyard floor; mainly achieved by stepping back the upper floors of the surrounding buildings such that no facade is higher than three floors. The reduced effective height has the additional benefit of presenting a more human scale to the courtyard
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The intimacy of a small space offers a challenge greater than a grandiose counterpart. Small demands an economy and cunning of sorts. A penthouse in
central Sliema, which Mark Pace completed a while back, is a veritable bachelor’s pad – yet not in the traditional sense. There are none of the boyish or manly clichés typically found in such a space. If anything, it has a unisex feel and appeal with its combination of textures, materials and natural tones.
The one-bedroomed space, for which Mark was given carte blanche, was entirely custom-made, designed millimetre by millimetre. The apartment’s design is a very neat and tightly woven web – a grid of corresponding lines, angles and textures. This is all then softened by the furnishings, the light fixtures and the ornate fabrics used as focus walls. It’s all squeaky clean, picture perfect, yet it’s nowhere near the generic prototype typical of showrooms.
Mark needed and wanted to maximise the space available. Hence the reason behind the introduction of design elements with a double or multi-functional purpose: one of the outer walls of the enclosed and annexed guest bathroom doubles up as a book shelf facing the dining area; the corner fireplace is completed with a niche for firewood; the wooden panelling on the walls conceals cupboards and storage space; the fabric ‘seat’ in the bedroom opens up to reveal a deep bath.
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Mark Pace flew solo for a number of years, converting, restructuring, embellishing and informing spaces with a very personal design idiom. Mark’s knowledge of interior design was purely developed through a visual education in Holland, honed and pruned over the years to suit Malta and the Mediterranean environment. Possessing a temperament and stylistic idiosyncrasies that reveal a core embedded in Dutch design, today he forms half of the pace*lautier Design Workshop, a partnership founded with architect Reuben Lautier
PROJECT: SLIEMA PENTHOUSEPhotography: Kurt ArrigoWords: Lisa Gwen
The hefty Carrara marble block kitchen workbench was designed and custom-built by Lautier Natural Stone Workshop and serves two purposes and two spaces – the kitchen and the terrace. The marble island extends outdoors; the only separator is a clear glass pane, which defies the space that it supposedly contains
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The pièce de résistance lie perhaps in the kitchen and main bathroom. The kitchen, a long and narrow space, possesses all the functions demanded of it. The kitchen workbench however, is the showstopper. Made entirely of Carrara marble, this hefty block was designed and custom-built by Lautier Natural Stone Workshop to serve two purposes and two spaces – the kitchen and the terrace. The marble island extends outdoors; the only separator is a clear glass pane, which defies the space that it supposedly contains.
The main bathroom is a visual feat in itself. American walnut was used for the walls, Iroko for the floors, and a simple glass pane acts as a shower enclosure and a solid slate wash-hand basin.
In fact, the entire apartment looks and feels spacious rather than modest. Mark also designed the main door in fabric, an attempt at extending the space onto the landing – ‘making light’ of an element that is generally heavy and robust. Minus the primary colour blocking, this could be a Piet Mondrian of interiors. Just like the Dutch painter, the simplicity yet efficacy of line is the strongest quality at play.
In order to maximise space, one of the outer walls of the enclosed and annexed guest bathroom doubles up as a book shelf facing the dining area
The Carrara marble kitchen workbench, which serves the kitchen and the terrace
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American walnut was used for the walls, Iroko for the floors, and a simple glass pane acts as a shower enclosure and a solid slate wash-hand basin in the main bathroom
The corner fireplace is completed with a niche for firewood, which maximises space
The apartment’s design is a very neat and tightly woven web – a grid of corresponding lines, angles and textures, which is all then softened by the furnishings, the light fixtures and the ornate fabrics used as focus walls
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PROJECT: SWIEQI FAÇADE Photography: Kurt ArrigoWords: Lisa Gwen
Turning into a seemingly nondescript cul-de-sac in Swieqi, a facade of a subtle, warm cappuccino-colour is found. Its architectural fabric possesses some of the elements of its neighbouring structures, yet it owns a distinct linearity and sense of proportion.
Completed a couple of years ago, the restructured facade is dominated by a two-tiered box-like structure made of glass, brushed marble and steel. The three materials and elements are juxtaposed and subsequently integrated into the whole –combining ‘old’ and ‘new’.
From afar it’s hard to detect the individual materials combined on the facade, due to the overall monochromaticity. The steel sheets, extending from mezzanine level, well into the first floor providing the framework for the main balcony, are especially deceiving. Originally a wrought iron structure, this balcony was identical to the other present on the façade, which was retained and incorporated into the revamped design.
The steel block nevertheless has a weightlessness about it. The latticework or intricate floral motifs perforated through the metal plates break up the stern lines whilst unifying the whole. The quasi stencil-like pattern imparts a certain playfulness, creating shadows within it during the day, releasing and extending light outdoors at night.
Besides one of the balconies, another feature retained from the original façade is a strip of rusticated masonry – an architectural element present on several surrounding residences – running the height of the building and wrapping around one of its corners.
Rarely considered an element indicative of modernist architecture, the rugged appeal of rustication is a feature typically found while scrutinising 16th century civil or military buildings. Locally, a modern variant was often incorporated into the architectural design of 1960s-1970s facades. Mark used this to his advantage, overlaying protruding and receding forms, whilst assimilating a variety of textures by means of a neutral palette.
Mark works with pre-existing structures; he lets the place and space inform him, rather than opposing it or tearing it down. The architectural designer finds a way of fusing often-contrasting elements, rather than outrightly divorcing them. “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts”. Aristotle’s words mirror his philosophy and belief in proportion; his approach does not emphasise or focus upon individual elements, but rather creates a holistic aesthetic.
The steel sheets extended from the mezzanine level well into the first floor provide the framework for the main balcony. Originally a wrought iron structure, this balcony was identical to the other present on the façade, which was retained and incorporated into the revamped design
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Robert Farrugia recently set up Dstudio after working with international and local talented designers, successfully completing both residential and commercial projects in high value locations. After graduating in Spatial and Interior Design from the University of Arts in London, he worked at the award-winning corporate architecture firm Pringle Brandon
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To achieve an aged finish, the metal structure forming the enclosure and wall cladding was treated with acid and seawater until the right discoloration was achieved. The lack of ambient lighting contrasts sharply with the direct lighting around the wine, which creates a more dramatic setting and draws attention to the wine collection
he homeowner’s main brief was to create a feature space capable of storing over 300 bottles of wine in the best possible environment.
The design concept was to create a space, which appears as if it possesses a history to match the rest of the property – an antiquated feel and sense of place. The collection of wine deserved to be presented in an elegant manner – in a space that had to encourage and celebrate the experience of storing and finally enjoying the wine. By showcasing the bottles in the same way one might showcase jewellery, the objective was to make the wine as appealing and attractive as possible
The approach to the design, materiality and form was also directed by the site – an old house of character. Located in the middle of the property and within part of the existing living room, the installation would have to sit comfortably within the property, whilst at the same time meet all of the technical requirements of a wine cellar.
There are three main criteria for the proper storage of wine – temperature, humidity and UV exposure. The ideal temperature is between 12 and 16°C with a humidity level of 70 to 80%. Ultraviolet rays will result in the deterioration of the wine.
Working together with the supplier (and approval from the manufacturer), a customised cooling appliance was designed, which was capable of cooling the room in an efficient and cost effective manner whilst at the same time low in acoustic noise and heat exchange.
Proper insulation throughout and double glazed glass was required to maintain the correct temperature. Moisture
resistant materials and finishes were selected to withstand the conditions. Where excavation occurred, the bare rock face was left exposed and unsealed so as to increase humidity levels. Only LED lighting was selected, as it produces little heat, which wouldn’t increase the room temperature and reduce UV exposure.
The metal structure forming the enclosure and wall cladding was treated with acid and seawater until the right discoloration was achieved and then sealed with a matt lacquer. This achieved an aged finish, which complemented the setting of the house. The form and materials of the enclosure created a touch of drama and hints at similar arched forms found in wine caverns. The glass in the enclosure allowed for controlled views into the room and of the wine collection – a view that should be enjoyed every day.
The choice of the lime-washed pine timber used in the joinery item is also similar to what is found in wine cases. The enlarged dovetail joints in the joinery were a reference and celebration of wine case construction methods. The main joinery item appears like stacked wine cases, while shelves and worktops were achieved by varying the positioning and depth of these cases. The deeper cases contain drawers, which can store up to four bottles of wine. The completed design allows the client to store the wine as they see fit – there is a flexibility to it. The process of managing the wine collection becomes an engaging experience.
The bold colour used on the walls is a strong reference to the colour of wine and allowed for the right contrasts between the different elements. The lack of ambient lighting contrasts sharply with the direct lighting around the wine – this lighting design created a more dramatic setting and draws attention to the wine collection.
The bold colour used on the walls is a strong reference to the colour of wine and allowed for the right contrasts between the different elements
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PROJECT: WINE ROOM INSTALLATIONPhotography: Tonio Lombardi
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The imperatives that attend a sustainable future call for creativity and adaptability in everything we build; in particular in our built environment. Chris Briffa believes that the very initial steps of the design process are the most important ones, and illustrates his studio’s approach with two homes that are currently on their drawing board
Words & Photography: Chris Briffa Architects, 2012
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Initial artists’ impression of the house from street level
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teve Jobs said that good design is not just about how a thing looks, but rather about how a thing works. Le Corbusier argued, “the purpose of construction is to
make things hold together, (while) of architecture is to move us”. Many of us agree that design is about how a thing feels. In a world dominated by cool images and an insatiable lust for eye candy, there is an urgent need for a sustainable design that collectively engages all the human senses, and not only in visual terms.
When showcasing our upcoming residential projects, we decided to demonstrate the very initial design processes we typically go through before plans are finalised. The images in these pages are snippets of our first ideas, which are discussed with our clients over a number of meetings and presentations, and critically revisited over and over before a project is submitted for planning permission. In reality, in order to create engaging architecture and life-enhancing spaces, one cannot be satisfied with the first sketch or layout and a number of questions are raised about how the spaces and the future dwellers will feel when the homes are completed. We
chose two houses, for two different sets of clients, on two very different sites.
The first project illustrated here is a detached house in a villa area – gradually developed into a structure that will harvest solar energy. A house for a young couple building their first home, we initially designed a sloping roof along the entire length of the house to diminish the height and humanise the scale of the building when viewed from the street, while being able to conceal a number of services, and finally to provide skylights that would add a new dimension to the interiors. The fact that the slope was south-facing brought about the idea of integrating photovoltaic panels on the remaining areas.
The elevated entry to the house greets guests with a colonnade, reflecting on a large body of water surrounded by a green belt of scented herbs, offering privacy from adjacent properties. The large living area that follows feels more like a pavilion set in a garden rather than a room with windows: with the pool along one side and shady trees on the other. The young couple’s master suite presents a layout that
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Scale model of the house showing the inclined roof, which will integrate building services, skylights, a large terrace and possibly PVs
Sketch showing entry steps withan adjacent pool hugging theliving room colonnade
The democratic bedroom suite: space is equally divided between him and her
View from the kitchen over the pavilion-like living area: walls replaced by columns, which bring in the surrounding garden
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Artists’ impression of the village house, illustrating the ambiguous relationship between the interior and exterior
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allows an elevated degree of privacy, thanks to an island wardrobe shaping two separate paths for the two wet areas; the clients being very particular about privacy and personal space.
In a many ways, the design here is about an energy-conscious vision, which with the help of technology, could easily become a self-sustaining Mediterranean dwelling thanks to its semi-outdoor feeling in most of its interior.
The second project, affectionately dubbed Rahal ’il-Gid (village of bounty), was commissioned by a couple with two 20-year-old sons, and is set in a traditional Maltese village.
The existing 70s dwelling will be demolished to make way for a series of geometrically-shaped spaces deliberately placed along the site’s awkward shape. A sort of village within a village, the layout was partly inspired by the surrounding alleys and cul-de-sacs, and partly by the clients’ preference of modestly proportioned rooms, rather than a forced open-plan. The result is a stimulating sequence of rooms allowing an elevated degree of privacy, separated by a two-storey high space shedding natural light, while at the same time connected to courtyards and wind-scoops inducing forced ventilation.
Diagram illustrating the pragmatic configuration of interdependent spaces, while small spans save on structural costs and the building’s CO2 footprint
Early sketch illustrating the concept of a ‘village within a village’– rooms separated by a high volume of natural light and ventilatedspaces
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The proposal was complex and rather hard to grasp, so a large 1:50 scale model was patiently assembled to help both ourselves and the clients feel its architecture. The couple’s quarters will all be located on the lower floor, while the sons’ quarters will be upstairs, reached from a stairwell conveniently
located at the entry of the house for greater privacy.It’s a very special house, which we look forward to experience in the flesh, as we believe it has the potential of opening another chapter in our search for Maltese identity in contemporary design.
Scale model, shot from below, illustrating the perforated central skylight and courtyards separating the various living spaces of ‘the village’
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Photography: Tonio LombardiStyling: Chris Briffa Architects with Books Plus, core (Bulthaup, Carl Hansen and Son, Magis, Artemide, Kristalia, Cesar, 8emezzo ), Lily Agius Gallery (paintings and artworks), onepercent (Poliform), The Rug Company (rugs)
he concept of home for young professionals has changed. Life has become so fast-paced that old roles and rules need to be adapted to encompass
new living and working requirements, which must be met efficiently and comfortably. The apartments at Pjazza Tigné have fulfilled this brief by creating 22 individually designed and dedicated personal spaces, comprising studios, two bedroom homes and distinct townhouse apartments with their own landscaped roof terraces. The mix is varied and distinct, offering options for different requirements and a multitude of lifestyles. Chris Briffa Architects have created a variety of different artistic concepts, where each apartment has been designed with its own personality. Architect Chris Briffa outlines his inspiration for the 22 projects: “A set of diverse realities was drawn up in order to establish each apartment’s – and its end users’ – specific needs. We studied the requirements of the modern urban dweller ranging from the single to the contemporary couple, the seasoned professional to the home-worker. While each apartment is distinctly designed, the attention to detail and the sophisticated combination of divergent materials is constant throughout, depicting varying interpretations of luxury”. The approach of creating by hand which is typical in Briffa’s studio - be it a free hand sketch or an architectural model – is often extended to the building site, where certain aspects behind a building’s construction are left visible at a project’s completion. At the Piazza Tigné Apartments, this is most evident in the rough concrete ceilings and walls which in many cases were left exposed, revealing the hand of the concrete shutterer, and how different pieces of wood were organically placed one near the other in preparation for the concrete cast. Shying away from the more common local tendency of covering things up with flat suspended ceilings filled with a barrage of equally spaced light bulbs, the craft of the construction, as well as the building’s complex structure were celebrated – the connections between different concrete beams and ceilings sometimes suggesting a three dimensional interpretation of Piet Mondrian’s studies of the proportions between lines in space. The lighting was then designed to highlight certain aspects of the construction – a series of beams, or a roughly finished column – resulting in a dramatic chiaroscuro. In some cases, even the graffiti left by site workers was retained and sealed to recount the building’s story.
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Tailored design is perhaps the ultimate luxury: designing specifically for the end user. That’s precisely what Chris Briffa Architects did with 22 new apartments at Pjazza Tigné – each one individually conceived, planned and finished to provide unique, timeless and functional spaces for living, working and entertaining
Japanese duplex townhouse overlooking Pjazza Tigné. Hans J Wegner ‘Shell Chair’ for Carl Hansen & Son, ‘Ponti Silk’ Rug by Suzanne Sharp, ‘Light’ by James Vella Clark, Abstract Bronze by Amelia Saint George
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This concept was married with a varied but limited palette of natural materials which were left in their natural state: timber was not varnished, but oiled or finished with a matte finish; marbles were not polished, merely brushed or honed; steel was not sprayed, but sealed only once it oxidised, in some cases retaining grind marks, welds, and its raw, rough, factory texture. Natural textures and finishes were not made to look ‘plastic’, but left in their natural state, instilling a sense of timelessness. The crux behind the design revolved around attention to detail, particularly where rough materials meet smoother, more traditional finishes. Joints were not concealed, but made evident by creating gaps and shadows, sometimes incorporating concealed lighting to accentuate the contrast. Besides the delicate use of materials, importance was given to establishing the detailed contemporary requirements of the intended, diverse end-users. Living rooms were oriented towards Pjazza views; kitchens were moved away from walls and more social kitchen islands were planned oriented towards the living spaces and the principal sources of natural light, elevating the art of cooking to a ‘social’ event. Bedrooms were redefined based on their functions: sleeping, dressing, and bathing, and the ‘processional’ relationship between them. Hallways and double height spaces were designed to celebrate art, in some cases doubling up as art galleries. The ‘spare bedroom’ was revisited to double up as a study or alternative living space, based on the notion that successful relationships are forged when individuals are entitled to the commodity of having their own private space.
Entrance hall with Japanese rice paper ‘shoji’ screens concealing storage and guest WC; open plan living/dining area in the background. Hans J Wegner ‘Wishbone’ Chair for Carl Hansen & Son, ‘Flute’ table by Poliform
Kitchen worktop oriented towards living space. Bulthaup B2 ‘Workbench’, ‘Fish’ by George Eynaud, ‘Man’ and ‘Ship’ by Julien Vinet
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Afternoon light penetrates through the bedroom sliding door and tearoom, all the way into the stairwell. Hans J Wegner ‘Elbow Chair’ for Carl Hansen & Son, Eames LCW Plywood Chair in Tea Room by Vitra, ‘Untitled’ by Ritty Tacsum, ‘Little White Lies’ Series by Teresa Sciberras in Master Bedroom
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The concept of luxury was therefore reassessed: not simply restricting it to a combination of rich materials, but extending it to the varying spatial functions.
The apartments mirror the technology solutions that make fast lives more efficient and in turn, more comfortable. Entrances are securely gated using SIS security systems. There is swipe card access to all private areas, fire detection systems and CCTV cameras in underground public areas, which provide a substantial security factor. Innovative and effective telephony, Internet and building technology solutions and services are provided, as well as centralised HVAC. The option for high-
speed IT connectivity and innovative telephony services using Siemens technology, along with 24/7 customer care, ensure that residents enjoy the most up-to-date communication technology available.
An environmentally-sound and energy-efficient centralised climate control system (HVAC) supplies heating and cooling to the piazza apartments. At the core of the HVAC design lies the optimisation of energy use, allowing for simultaneous heating and cooling in each apartment. From consumption to maintenance, the system also offers a significant efficiency and cost savings.
‘Bachelor pad’ overlooking Pjazza Tigné. Wooden bench by Cesar, ‘Snake’ chairs, ‘Gaston’ armchair and ‘Tridente’ side tables by Poliform, ‘Key Turquoise’ rug by Suzanne Sharp, Artemide ‘Tolomeo’ floor lamp
Bedroom suite with marble clad bathroom in the background. ‘Easy bed’ and side tables by 8emezzo, ‘Blow’ lamp by Studio Italia Design, ‘Palio’ by Donal O’Neill
The master bedroom. Hans J Wegner ‘Elbow Chair’ for Carl Hansen & Son, ‘Cocoon’ lamp by Kristalia, ‘Untitled’ by Ritty Tacsum, ‘Playground’ and ‘Little White Lies’ Series by Teresa Sciberras
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Flooring solutions in the healthcare segment must respond to numerous demands. Health and hygiene are a clear priority, but the �ooring must also provide a range of technical features and create a suitable environment where patients can heal and sta� can work in comfort and ease.
The brief for the Tigné Point lead architects, aoM Partnership, was to design a new ‘contemporary village’ with a central pjazza, which would become the heart of the development and indeed, the whole peninsula. With its contemporary design and size, it may be hard to remember that this is a Sliema square – yet it is, and in a very vibrant setting. This is the future – smart architecture (radial walkways that allow light to permeate through to every residence, as well as cooling breezes to make their way from the sea) within a distinct and very comfortable car-free zone, with every element carefully considered.
Travertine clad ‘wet room’ opens towards the bedroom. Bespoke central console concealing shower mixers and wash hand basin. Flos lighting, Tubes Radiatori ‘TBT’ towel warmer, accessories by camilleriparismode, travertine works by Halmann Vella Ltd
Natural materials come to the fore in the bathroom – teak wall cladding concealing a storage cabinet, brushed travertine flooring and wall cladding. ‘Alfa Fusion’ bathtub by Hidrobox, Gessi ‘Trasparenze’ mixers, Scarabeo ‘Zefiro’ WC
Bath ‘Suite’ open to the master bedroom. ‘Alfa Fusion’ bathtub by Hidrobox, Gessi ‘Trasparenze’ mixers, ‘Basics 14’ towel warmer by Tubes Radiatori, accessories by camilleriparismode, marble works by Halmann Vella Ltd
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Welcome to the Lighting Super Guide, bringing you everything you need to know about lighting and more, straight from the design professionals058 Lighting Design 101 by Architectural Lighting Designer Maria Mercieca
060 Living Room Lighting by Interior Designer Pippa Toledo
062 Bedroom Lighting by Architect Matthew J.Mercieca
064 Outdoor Lighting by Lighting Specialist Peter Cutajar
066 Buying the Bulb: Need to Know
068 A Penchant for the Pendant: Lamps
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Kasbah fairy lights, available in different ranges and colours, from Stem Interiors
Sea Urchin by Terzani from Glow
BLOW by Studio Italia Design from onepercent
Mamba by Linea Light Group from Spot On Supplies
Maxi Design by S-Light from Lux-It
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LIGHTING DESIGN 101Words & Designs: Architectural Lighting Designer
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A mix of diffused (through barisol), ambient and accent lighting
Images featured on this page all illustrate diffused lighting. In certain cases, lighting levels cannot be calculated, such as if the photometric data of a lamp is not available, or when light is diffused through a translucent material. In these cases, it’s important to construct a model using the proposed materials and create a simulation, which enables the lux levels to be measured using a luxometer
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ood lighting design is often the most overlooked aspect of lighting efficiency, and vice
versa. A lighting installation cannot be fully efficient and attractive without careful consideration given to all the aspects of lighting design. This includes choice of lamp, control gear and light fitting, along with placing the light fitting in the correct way, the use of natural day lighting and intelligent control, such as motion detectors and automatic dimming.
An efficient and effective lighting system will:
• Provide a high level of visual comfort• Make use of natural light• Provide the best light for the task• Provide controls for flexibility• Have low energy requirements
Simply achieving the required illuminance does not guarantee a satisfactory lighting installation, and over-illumination will not necessarily act as a safety margin. As long as there is adequate illuminance to perform a task, some variation in the level will not generally make a significant change to the level of visual performance. Other aspects of the visual environment, such as glare, contrast and user satisfaction will have a greater impact on whether a lighting installation is perceived to be successful. It is therefore important that the quality aspects of the space are addressed simultaneously with the illuminance level – namely:
G• Correct luminance distribution on the vertical surface• Rational glare control• Careful treatment of the task surround luminance• Colour rendering• Visual interest
Therefore, designing a lighting installation to provide a successful visual environment is a balancing act between multiple requirements, which are often conflicting. In addition, practical limitations of the performance of the light sources and lighting equipment available should be included, as well as energy efficiency, running costs, maintenance and available funds.
THRee fundaMenTal VaRieTies of ligHTing aRe aMbienT, Task and ACCENT LIGHTING.
• The function of task lighting is to emit concentrated light on a work space. it is important for task lighting to be absolutely glare-free and focused on a specific area • accent lighting is used to highlight places and items, such as artworks, paintings or sculptures. it tends to direct one’s focus to the lit region • ambient lighting is usually referred to as basic lighting, which tends to create a visual atmosphere, as well as defining a space
Every lighting design project requires a lighting concept, followed by calculations to determine the amount of light that is emitted by a source and present on a surface. This is measured in lux.
illuMinanCe Values
Sunshine blue sky 100,000 luxCloudy sky 10,000 luxStarry sky without moon 4-10 luxAverage street light 5-30luxWell-lit house 100-200 luxCommercial conc. 200-3,000luxOffices and sc. 300-2,000lux
In certain cases, lighting levels cannot be calculated:
• if the photometric data of a lamp is not available • When light is diffused through a translucent material
In this case it’s important to construct a model using the proposed materials and create a simulation, which enables the lux levels to be measured using a luxometer.
Regrettably, the lighting installation is sometimes amongst the last items to be considered when budgeting a building project, with the result that often cheaper alternatives are chosen just to keep total expenses within financial limits. The outcome may then be less than adequate, giving sub-optimal lighting conditions and low user satisfaction. Proper initial investment in a well-designed lighting installation usually repays itself not just in higher return-of-investment, but also in lower cost of ownership during its lifetime.
The function of task lighting is to emit concentrated light on a work space. It’s important for task lighting to be absolutely glare-free and focused on a specific area
Accent lighting is used to highlight places and items, such as artworks, paintings or sculptures. It tends to direct one’s focus to the lit region
Ambient lighting is usually referred to as basic lighting, which tends to create a visual atmosphere, as well as defining a space
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ur living rooms are multi-purpose spaces used for everything from watching television and reading, to dining, entertaining and family games. For this reason
good planning and appropriate lighting is vital.
With a flexible lighting scheme, you can create the illusion of different spaces for different activities, all within the living room. It’s not about just setting up the lighting effect because it’s necessary, but it should also accommodate all the events that are taking place.
As with any other room of the home, a well-lit living room requires a combination of ambient, accent and task lighting. The secret to good living room lighting is to have about five circuits; this way you create different layers of light – for instance, decorative light, atmospheric light, sculptural light, ceiling light and statement light. This might include recessed lighting around the perimeter of the room, a chandelier or central decorative fixture for general lighting, wall lights or down lighters for mood, and portable lamps for reading and other tasks. The more you can vary and control your lighting, the better.
Visually appealing, under-cabinet lighting used in display cabinets provides accent lighting for showcased objects. Portable lamps can deliver ambient, task and accent lighting while giving you the flexibility to move the light wherever you want. Table lamps dotted around the outside edges of the room on shelves and tables will radiate light inwards, making the room feel spacious, yet cosy.
Ambient lighting provides a living room with overall illumination. It radiates a comfortable level of brightness without glare and allows you to see and walk about safely. Ambient light can be provided by chandeliers, ceiling or wall-mounted fixtures, and recessed or track lights.
The living room is where accent lighting really comes into its own: use it to highlight collections of books, glass, pictures, plants, ornaments or just one cherished piece to make a real statement. To be effective, accent lighting requires at least three times as much light on the focal point as the general lighting surrounding it.
Statement lights and chandeliers add style and a decorative focal point to the room. Other sources of light include natural light, which normally fills a living room with a magical feel, so make the most of it with light sheers, which softly allow the light to filter through. Mirrors work well when used to draw in light when positioned in the right place to reflect it. A fireplace is another source of light that creates a great atmosphere and a most welcoming feature in a living room. Candles also provide a warm glow. The use of different textures, such as a glossy, lacquered and metallic finish build up levels of light. A statement piece in a bright colour – may it be a cushion, a feature wall, a piece of furniture, or a lampshade also creates light in a room. The type of flooring has to be chosen with care, especially if the room has no or little natural light.
Before you start, look into the furniture layout – that way you can go into more detail of how to enhance all the interesting pieces in a room. However, don’t restrict yourself by making your lighting plan too fixed. For example, don’t position recessed downlighters at either end of the sofa or above other items of furniture, as you may want to move it all around at a later date.
Another point to remember is the multimedia wiring; this should be planned at the same time as the electrical wiring. Also make sure that there are enough light sockets – you never have enough of these. This is especially important for dedicated reading areas.
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Decorative chrome deco by ONE Light from VCT Ltd Light & Design
Sinki by Faro Group from Gemco Tree by Faro Group from Gemco
Zack wall lamp by Mantra Co from Farrugia Lighting & Interiors
Java single pendant by Mantra Co from Farrugia Lighting & Interiors
Black lacquer ‘Twist’ by Mantra Co from Farrugia Lighting & Interiors
Pleat Box by Marset from Glow Studio by S-Light, from Lux-It
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BEDROOM LIGHTINGWords: Architect
ight, or particularly its absence is central to what happens in the bedroom, whether you need to rest, are in the mood for love or in time for an energising
wakeup call. The right darkness is psychologically and physiologically required for good healthy rest. The bedroom can be the scenario for such wonderful things: a portal to our dreams and desires, as well as a charging station. But how do we permit our bodies and minds to do all that well?
Architecturally, the bedroom often requires a blade of eastern sun wherever possible; a stark reminder of our cosmological reality and source of energy. The quality and brightness of sunlight gives us the will to get up, although the orange tones on a west facing façade can aid winding down positively.
Normally located beside a bathroom or ensuite, lighting for bathing needs to be bright and a cooler white, diffused or even reflected. You need to visually confirm you are squeaky clean. Although washing has its bright light requirements, the bathroom may also lend itself to spa qualities, in which case dim, warm, concealed lights and candles, as well as narrow spots reign in to create that relaxing mood.
In the bedroom and dressing room, the lighting requirements vary a little. We need to see what we are selecting, so good direct warm lighting gives us a good sense of what we will
be wearing, and lets us understand colours and how they go together. Lighting here needs to have many sources, ideally to minimise any shadow and its location carefully placed because of this fact. In dressing rooms, additional cooler diffused light can be added for better visibility through increased lighting intensities. All geared up, it’s normally goodbye to the bedroom. But in reality, when the bedroom is used during the day either to rest or recover, the right ventilation is required, as well as controlled use of natural lighting.
Towards the evening and night the bedroom has multiple choices: the quiet nights need that carefully located reading light, preferably direct, dimmable and adjustable; the ‘don’t-disturb’ nights need careful consideration of partners – lighting must be directed away from a partner’s area if it’s a couple, and likewise it’s good to have a night light to discretely light up a path with low level down-light only to the bathroom for late night visits.
Finally, although some might argue that sight may be relegated to a secondary sense with hearing and smell due to the dominance of taste and touch, it’s a sensory component that forms a key part of the memory and magic of that moment. Living in good lighting means your memories are picture perfect.
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Hanging system in which shape, colour and size of shade can be changed. Find it at Stem Interiors
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Downlight spots by ONE Light from VCT Ltd Light & Design
Mercer by Marset from Fino
Light model 204 by Marset from Fino
My Tube by Linea Light Group from Spot On Supplies
Box Reflection by S-Light from Lux-It
Tower Reflection by S-Light from Lux-It
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hen an artist paints a picture, the play of light and shadows are almost as important as the subject itself – at times even more. The artist is captivated by the way
the light falls on an object, or the shadow that almost hides it, similar to the way that a flash of lighting paints scenery at night. Shadows, colours and light all work harmoniously to fill the canvas, lighting up what was hidden in darkness.
Good landscape lighting allows you many more hours to enjoy your outdoor environment. Well-lit nightscapes capture a variety of moods. Moreover, a design that provides functionality will distinguish itself.
When outdoor lighting is not installed professionally, it can have a negative effect. Bad outdoor lighting is counterproductive, creating abnormal operating costs. Poorly designed, misapplied, defective, improperly located or badly aimed lighting fixtures can cause glare, harsh shadows, wasted light and light pollution. The difference between a mediocre and a fascinating landscape lighting design will be clearly seen and felt by the client.
A well-planned and artistic landscaping lighting design creates a night time experience perfectly tailored to individual needs.
Although task lighting is largely used for indoor spaces, it can also be used outside, but in particular areas such as outdoor kitchens, patios and recreation areas. Wall lights with
asymmetric reflector floor lamps can provide task lighting in outdoor applications and in some cases surface mounted ceiling lights.
Accent lighting is the most common form of lighting used in landscape design. In most cases it is used to add dimension through the creation of shadows or extend the height of a facade by vertically lighting external walls. The source of accent lighting should always be hidden to preserve the natural space. Common practice in landscaping lighting is to position the light fitting behind plants, shrubs, bushes and even rocks.
General lighting provides light to an open outdoor space. In landscape design, general lighting is commonly used under patio awnings or above garage doors, carports, and bathing spaces, as opposed to highlighting certain features.
Another important aspect of landscaping lighting design is the quality of the light source. It’s very important that outdoor light fittings are properly IP rated. Light fittings with a poor IP rating tend to cause problems after installation. The IP rating of outdoor light fittings should not be less then IP65 and for under water light sources IP68 (light fixtures to be used in ponds). Even the experience of the electrical installer has to be considered carefully. An electrical installer without the correct knowledge and skills in the installation of outdoor lighting can create unnecessary problems, which can be costly to fix.
OUTDOOR LIGHTING: PAINTING WITH LIGHT Words: Lighting Specialist
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Natural aluminium by ONE Light from VCT Ltd Light & Design
Model E6029Y by Venezina from Brighter Solutions
Stillens by Ivela from Brighter Solutions Model Giulius LED by Martini from Brighter Solutions
Innermost ‘Asteroid’ glass light, also available in a hanging pendant light, from Stem Interiors
Slit by Simes from Gemco Model Ten by Ivela from Brighter Solutions
Stilled by Ivela from Brighter Solutions
BAG by Carlo Colombo for Penta Light, from onepercent
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Buying The Bulb: NEED TO KNOWHOMEWORKS brings you the need to know lamp elements that will help you make quicker decisions when buying light bulbs
THE EVOLUTION OF THE LIGHT BULB
In the beginning: The Incandescent Bulb
The Eco Classic Halogen Bulb: Starting from approximately €2.30. Energy saving of 30% of original incandescent bulbs
The Compact Florescent Bulb: Starting from approximately €5. Energy saving of 50% of original incandescent bulbs
The LED Bulb: Starting from approximately €19. Energy saving of 80-90% of original incandescent bulbs
Patrick Wirth at John G. Cassar (importers of Philips Lighting) warns of the dangers of inferior quality bulbs. “With the influx of many unknown LED lamp brands that are currently flooding the market, one has to be very careful not to fall for the inexpensive prices they are being sold at. If it’s selling for a very inexpensive price, something has to give _ either inadequate lumen output, poor quality of light, short real life time of the lamp, and in some cases, even the possibility that these low quality products may be hazardous to use (fire or shock hazards). The best way to avoid these dangers is to keep to well-known trustworthy brands, as they are in accordance with EU standards and go through a series of testing to ensure top standards.”
HOW TO READ A BULB BOX:1. Wattage consumed, as opposed to what it would have been consumed by an incandescent bulb
2. ‘lm’ stands for lumen output, which means a measure of the total “amount” of visible light emitted by the bulb
3. The amount of years, as well as the amount of hours the bulb has been tested to last
4. The first digit represents the colour rendering (out of 10, being the highest). The second digits represent the colour temperature in kelvins (k), abbreviated from 1,000 - for instance, 65 would indicate 6,500 k (see chart to the right to understand the range)
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1. Energy saving E14 7W Candle Lamp, €6.31. Hydrolectric Ltd, Triq il-Kappilan Mifsud, Hamrun. Tel: 2124 1111. hydrolectric@ hydrolectric.com.mt / www.hydrolectric.com.mt
2. Calex Standard Halogen lamps were named Best Choice in the May 2012 issue of the Dutch consumer guide, ‘Consumentengids’. When tested for elements, such as light output and longevity amongst 21 other bulbs, the Calex Standard Halogen 42W proved to be Best Choice with 30% energy savings, €27. Find it at VCT Ltd Light & Design
3. Sylvania’s Ultra MR16 provides a centre beam candle power of 2325 cd and 67 Im/W at 25 degrees beam angle and 8W of power, €34.82. Find it at Brighter Solutions
4. Philips Master LED 7w GU10 emits the equivalent of a halogen 50w. The beam angle is 40 degrees, ideal for general lighting. Lifetime 40,000 hours. Prices start from €29.95. Philips is available at leading hardware/DIY stores. Agents: John G Cassar Ltd, 36, Victory Street, Qormi. Tel: 2149 3251.
5. Lumi Light JDRE27 3 x 1W bulb, €23 from Tabone Enterprises, Triq L-Imprendituri, Qasam Industrijali, Mriehel. Tel: 2144 3193. www.tabonedirect.com
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1. Flexi glass lamp by Casaluce. Measuring 65cm (d) x 115cm (h), from Farrugia Lighting & Interiors, €550.
2. Bosca by Marset - opal glass discs and structure in Oak / Wenge wood. Measuring 44.5cm x 17.6cm, from C.Fino + Sons Ltd, €1,008
3. Kalypso by Lucente in chrome die cast aluminium IP448. Measuring 100cm (d) x 430cm (h), from Brighter Solutions, €273.80
4. All-glass Inco lamp. Measuring 55cm x 55cm, from LUX-IT Lighting, €260.
5. Amadeus by Faro in acrylic and glass. Measuring 54cm (d) x 45cm (height of chandelier alone, excluding cable), from Gemco, €160.
6. Made-to-order Stem fabric lamp. Measuring 508mm (bottom) x 380mm (top), from Stem Interiors, €129.
7. Paulo Coelho LDA – chrome brass base with red pleated fabric. Measuring 60cm (d) x 36cm (h), from Spot On Supplies, €218.
8. Molto Luce lamp in a silky composition. Find it at Glow, €280.
9. Cyprus by Dimco in crystal with black fabric shade. Measuring 390mm x 240mm, from VCT Ltd, €56
10. Lamp by Lorosae in blown glass or methacrylate diffuser. Measuring 380mm x 400mm (shade) x 1700mm (height from ceiling), from Hydrolectric, €125.
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BRIGHTER SOLUTIONS LTD, 2/3 Triq Tal-Balal, Xwieki L/O Gharghur. Tel: 2142 4750 / 2742 4750. [email protected] / www.ledmalta.com.mt
C.FINO + SONS LTD, Fino Buildings, Triq Notabile, Mriehel. Tel: 2549 3000.
FARRUGIA LIGHTING & INTERIORS, Triq Dun Karm Scerri, Iklin. Tel: 2141 9111. [email protected] / www.farrugia.com.mt
GEMCO LTD, Triq il-Wied, Msida. Tel: 2148 8919. [email protected]
GLOW LIGHTING & DESIGN, Skyway Limited, 179, Skyway Offices, Triq Marina, Pieta. Tel: 2733 3788. [email protected] / www.glow.com.mt
HYDROLECTRIC LTD. Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud, Hamrun. Tel: 2124 1111. [email protected]
LUX-IT LIGHTING, 105, Triq Luqa, Paola. www.lux-it.com
SPOT ON SUPPLIES LTD, 102, Triq Palm, Paola. Tel: 2166 8880. [email protected]
STEM INTERIORS, Triq Hughes Hallett, Sliema. Tel: 2133 2019.
VCT LTD, Triq Ponsomby, Mosta. Tel: 2143 2571 / 2143 6186. [email protected]
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1. Wenge wood and polished chrome Chelsom lamp with Oak legs. Measuring 1580mm x 410mm from Hydrolectric, €275.
2. Paulo Coelho LDA lamp with a black lacquered stand in a square profile with white pleated square fabric shade. Measuring 35cm x 35cm (shade) x 150cm (height from floor level) from Spot On Supplies Ltd, €204.
3. Bosca P by Marset in Oak and Wenge wood with shade made of opal glass discs. Measuring 44.5cm x 17.6cm x 140cm (h), from C.Fino + Sons Ltd, €1,372.
4. Fabasluce lamp in chrome and glass in purple or white. Measuring 2m (h), from VCT Ltd, €298.
5. S-Light lamp in chrome and crystal with a fabric shade. Measuring 158cm, from Lux It Lighting, €194.
6. Stem metal tripod floor light with gold lining. Measuring 150cm (h), from Stem Interiors, €425.
7. Diamond Shade designed by Philipp Bruni by Molto Luce – each diamond is 180° pivotal. Find it at Glow, €980.
8. Il Paralume wood lamp finished with ancient and classical Florentine techniques. Measuring 60cm x 178cm (h), from Farrugia Lighting & Interiors, €780.
9. Apple lamp by Rogu in chrome with a clear crystal glass diffuser. Measuring 1,750mm (h) x 250mm x 250mm (base), from Gemco, €337.76.
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C.FINO + SONS LTD, Fino Buildings, Triq Notabile, Mriehel. Tel: 2549 3000.
FARRUGIA LIGHTING & INTERIORS, Triq Dun Karm Scerri, Iklin. Tel: 2141 9111. [email protected] / www.farrugia.com.mt
GEMCO LTD, Triq il-Wied, Msida. Tel: 2148 8919. [email protected]
GLOW LIGHTING & DESIGN, Skyway Limited, 179, Skyway Offices, Triq Marina, Pieta. Tel: 2733 3788. [email protected] / www.glow.com.mt
HYDROLECTRIC LTD. Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud, Hamrun. Tel: 2124 1111. [email protected]
LUX-IT LIGHTING, 105, Triq Luqa, Paola. www.lux-it.com
SPOT ON SUPPLIES LTD, 102, Triq Palm, Paola. Tel: 2166 8880. [email protected]
STEM INTERIORS, Triq Hughes Hallett, Sliema. Tel: 2133 2019.
VCT LTD, Triq Ponsomby, Mosta. Tel: 2143 2571 / 2143 6186. [email protected]
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1. With a whole new range of textured flooring and a vast range of colours to choose from, Kaindl Flooring laminates are ideal floors for today’s day and age. They do not stain or absorb any liquid, are completely maintenance free and very easy to clean. Kaindl Flooring quality wood and laminate flooring, and various types of decking are available at M. Demajo Timbers
2. Experience veneer flooring that combines the warmth and unique design of real wood, but also enjoys the advantages of laminate. The chocolate oak real wood flooring from Par-ky comes in a 1203 x 190 x 10.5mm format (including underlay) and includes a 16mm thickness including cork for acoustic purposes. Other wood species, such as Oak, Walnut, Wenge and Cherry are available. Starting from €35 per square metre at Brands International Ltd.
3. The Rug Company offers a bespoke service for those looking for something particularly unique. Whether tailoring a favourite design to suit a client’s specific requirements, or commissioning a new design, The Rug Company offers a special home consultation and approval service, allowing clients to try the rug at home before deciding. Rug pictured above: Tracery by Kelly Wearstler
4. QUICK-STEP Largo 1285 laminate flooring, with large planks measuring 205 x 20.5cm in a matt finish and a micro bevel all around the plank; the closest to a real wood finish. Find it at R Living
5. Real wood flooring solutions from Forestals
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6. Gres porcelain tile in 57 x 57cm. A highly polished marble finish look is obtained through the concept of digital technology. The tiles are also scratch resistant and non-porous. Available at DISEGNO CERAMICA
7. Tajima Flooring Lay Flat is a modular system of planks and tiles that can be loose-layed or installed permanently. LF can be also used as a portable floor system, which can be installed and then later reinstalled at another location. It’s a 5mm thick product, which means that it can be used alongside most carpet tiles without a transition. Find it at de Valier Co Ltd – offering design, consultancy, solutions and other services related to the flooring sector
8. Maintenance free electric underfloor heating systems with a lifetime warranty on all types of floor finishes; marble, parquet and tiles. Find it at Clever Homes Ltd
FIND IT
bRands inTeRnaTional lTd, 125, Triq In-Naxxar, B’Kara. Tel: 2144 4110 / 2744 4110 / 7977 1100. [email protected]
CleVeR HoMes lTd, Testaferrata Street, Ta’Xbiex. Tel: 2132 4473 / 7949 6097. [email protected] / www.cleverhomes.com.mt
de ValieR, Triq San Gwakkin, Mriehel Industrial Estate, Mriehel. Tel: 2149 1111. [email protected] / www.devalier.com.mt
disegno CeRaMiCa, Triq Dun Karm, B’Kara By Pass, Iklin. Tel: 2141 8775. [email protected]
FORESTALS, Tel: 2343 6000. [email protected] / www.forestals.com
M. deMaJo (TiMbeRs) lTd, Misrah Iz-Zebbug, Qormi. Tel: 2148 7078. [email protected] / www.demajotimbers.com
MRCd lTd, Triq Karmenu Camilleri, Qormi. Tel: 2146 8770 / 2146 8771 / 2146 8773.
R liVing, Mriehel Bypass, Qormi. Tel: 2149 9699. [email protected] / www.quick-step.com
THe Rug CoMPanY, Area F, Blue Harbour Business Centre, Ta’Xbiex. Tel: 2132 4990. www.therugcompany.com
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superior white kitchenware by LsA, Rosenthal & sIA to match all table settings. Exceptional discount offers currently on. price: starting from €7.90 per plate. One Two One Interiors, Vjal il-Wiehed U Ghoxrin Ta’ settembru, Naxxar. Tel: 2142 2948/9 & Qui si sana seafront, sliema. Tel: 2132 3155. www.onetwoone.eu
Available from september, the Fishhotel is a minimalist, designer glass fishbowl with a plastic outer shell and removable inner
bowl (for cleaning). price: €42. Gifts&More, Level 1, Topline, Triq sant’ Andrija, st. Andrew’s.
Tel: 2137 2256. www.giftsandmore.com.mt
New stylish storage jars in a variety of colours, patterns and finishes – buy a set of three or five jars and get a discount of 20% off the total value. price: starting from €20.50. Mdina Glass (outlets or online – free delivery throughout Malta and Gozo, plus a free gift with all online orders of over €25). Tel: 2141 5786. www.mdinaglass.com.mt
Extensive library of sanderson, Zoffany, William Morris, sandberg furnishing fabrics and wallpapers. Visit the new Retroforma shop for a selection of European and Nordic designs, table and bath linen collections, handpicked pieces of furniture, light fixtures and accessories. Retroforma, 81 Triq il-Kbira, sliema. Tel: 2131 2173.
patterned classic white mirror (measuring 108cm x 88cm). price: €292. (25% sale now on all stock.) The Mirror Shop, 122 Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud, st.Venera. Tel: 2701 4794 / 9942 3392. [email protected] / www.themirrorshop.eu
The Carl hansen Wishbone Chair designed in 1949, with its curved top rail and the characteristically sinuous front legs that had to be steam-bent under pressure in a way that defied the limits of serial production of the time. All pieces had to be joined so precisely that even the smallest mistake in one joint would ruin the overall structural integrity of the chair. core, Triq il-Wied (on the way up to Triq Mannarino), B’Kara. Tel: 2144 3449. www.core.com.mt / www.carlhansen.com
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Up/down natural aluminium wall washers in LED 6 x 1w. price: €153. VCT Ltd, Triq ponsomby, Mosta. Tel: 2143 2571 / 2143 6186. [email protected]
Large selection of modern lights for reasonable prices. price: €130. B4 Textiles, Fgura. Tel: 2180 1092. Mosta. Tel: 2143 2003. www.b4.com.mt
Natural aluminium wall lines in LED 4 x 1w. price: €70. VCT Ltd, Triq ponsomby, Mosta. Tel: 2143 2571 / 2143 6186. [email protected]
Create a warmer atmosphere by giving the home that finishing touch of vibrant colour by visiting The Golden Canvas online shop for more styles, sizes and designs of modern oil paintings on canvas, including abstracts, florals and landscapes. price: starting from €120. The Golden Canvas. Tel: 7925 9427. www.thegoldencanvas.com / [email protected]
practical and striking roller blinds by MhZ, which can be both electrically or manually operated. Exceptional discount offers currently on. price: upon request. One Two One Interiors, Vjal il-Wiehed U Ghoxrin Ta’ settembru, Naxxar. Tel: 2142 2948/9 & Qui si sana seafront, sliema. Tel: 2132 3155. www.onetwoone.eu
Give your plants the home they deserve with handmade pots in a wide variety of colours and styles, available in two sizes and 14 colours. price: starting from €20. Mdina Glass (outlets or online – free delivery throughout Malta and Gozo, plus a free gift with all online orders of over €25). Tel: 2141 5786. www.mdinaglass.com.mt
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Elegant, stylish and affordable lights designed to create a perfect setting for a modern look or that cosy home atmosphere without breaking the budget. D’Ambrogio Gypsum and Lights. Tel: 7905 2100. www.dgypsumworks.com
All types of garage doors, insulated sectional doors, gate remote control motors, and balcony railings. Kenneth Darmanin. Tel: 9947 4786. [email protected] / www.kennethdarmanin.com
Leisure pools offer a Lifetime structural and osmosis Warranty on all Kevlar Carbon Fiberglass composite pools, with a great range of models, sizes and colours to choose from. LEISURE POOLS EUROPE Ltd, No 25, Triq Victor Denaro, Msida. Tel: 7947 3922. [email protected] / www.leisurepools.com.au
simple, modern, easy to use barbeque. price: €388 (inclusive of side burner). Petrolea, Triq il-Wied Ta’ L-Imsida, Msida (open all day). Tel: 2123 4501. [email protected] / www.petroleamalta.com
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ECo Board is an eco-friendly alternative to MDF, osB or fibreboard that maintains the temperature inside the building, thus reducing energy costs. The product encompasses mechanical strength and high resistance to moisture – a simple, hassle-free installation that can be applied to all buildings, and is attached to walls and roofs. ECOBoard is available at leading ironmongers. Tel: 7980 8086.
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Waterborne paints – non-toxic, low in odour and applicable on internal/external surfaces. A large range of high quality, washable wall paints, which contain antibacterial and anti-fungus agents also available. Coleiro General Supplies Ltd., Birkirkara, Fgura, st. Julians. Tel: 2132 2865.
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Designer Pippa Toledo gives an outdoor space in Madliena a complete tranformation, bringing the inside out
Words: Emma Diacono Photography: Ian Abdilla
ninterrupted views often steal the show, leaving the rest of the surroundings with little attention. When the homeowners
of a Madliena hilltop villa suddenly found themselves without the exquisite views from their garden due to an encumbering building, designer Pippa Toledo was brought on board to breathe new life into their outdoor area and transform it into a space that would steal the thunder from the view they previously enjoyed.
Pippa put forward a design that cleverly masked the construction site behind the garden and created a colourful, yet simple pool deck and lounge. The entire garden, bar and pool were completely gutted, and in three months the whole space came together to allow the homeowners to enjoy it in time for summer.
Walking out of the kitchen into the garden, the sound of water draws attention, which automatically directs the vision to a large water feature that serves as a striking backdrop framing the outdoor pool area.
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A gres outdoor tile that closely resembles natural stone was used to pave the area, creating a natural look that blends in with the surroundings. Natural stone flooring typically erodes in the wet months, creating moss. As this can prove to be high maintenance, the gres tile paving was a good solution, as it provided the practicality of a tile with the look and feel of a natural stone.
A slight change in elevations and texture was used to create a lounge area. Stylish rattan outdoor furniture sits on a decking platform framed by four columns clad in the same natural stone brick mosaic used on the water feature. The columns are lit to showcase the beauty of the material. Pippa explains, “The brick provides the perfect background for the water feature. Light bounces off it. I’m really happy with the effect it gives”.
“Unlike an indoor area, outside spaces have no distinct wall boundaries. The sky, the trees, and even the pool can be your backdrop”
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A slight change in elevations and texture was used to create the lounge area. Stylish rattan outdoor furniture sits on a decking platform framed by four columns clad in the same natural stone brick mosaic used on the water feature
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The rattan furniture and upholstery are in neutrals to provide an easy palette to mix and match bright scatter cushions that tie in with the surrounding flowers.
Even though this was an outdoor space, gadgets could not go amiss. A clever canopy that retracts as soon as the wind picks up was used to really ensure practicality.
The clever use of ambient and accent lighting created an inspiring and interesting atmosphere, allowing the space to come into its own in the evenings.
Pippa says, “Designing an outdoor area is very different to designing an indoor one. Unlike an indoor area, outside spaces have no distinct wall boundaries. The sky, the trees, and even the pool can be your backdrop. A wide-open space can be a little overwhelming. Our aim was to create a space, which is an extension of the home that can be used by all and enjoyed to its full potential”.
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Joe Vella brings us a light, tasty starter and main this issue – ideal for an al fresco lunch. Bill Hermitage recommends the best wine accompanimentsRecipes: Joe Vella, Hilton Malta Wine recommendations: Bill Hermitage, Delicata Winery Photography: MAS
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4 new potatoes, boiled
4 quail eggs, pickled
200g french beans
6 sun dried cherry tomatoes
1 spanish black olives
200g salmon fillet, half cured and the other half for nuggets
Twisted Salmon NicoiseServes 2
Vinaigrette:
3tbsp olive oil
1tbsp white wine vinegar
1tsp whole grain mustard
MethodFor the salmon:Take half of the salmon and cure it with equal amounts of rock salt, lemon peel, orange peel and enough sugar to coat the small piece of salmon and leave overnight to cure. When plating, take off the salt and wash under running water.
For the salmon nuggets:Cut the salmon in small cubes, and then pass through eggs and bread crumbs twice in order to have nicely coated salmon nuggets. Just before service, lightly fry in some olive oil.
For the salad:Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and leave aside for later use. Meanwhile, boil the new potatoes and when done, refresh and marinade with olive oil.
BEST WINE ACCOMPANIMENT:2011 MEDINA SAUVIGNON BLANC – D.O.K. MALTA
“Although there are some fairly strong flavoured ingredients in this dish, such as black olives, sun dried tomatoes and anchovy fillets, I am going to recommend a crisp, dry, clean, fruity white wine that will refresh. In these hot summer months, a wine that can be chilled down, so that when it’s drunk with the food, both complements the dish and invigorates the palate, must be a good choice. This fruit packed Sauvignon Blanc will marry well with the salmon (especially the nuggets), the potatoes and the pickled quail eggs, and easily has enough flavour to cope with the herbs and shallots adequately.”
50g bread crumbs
1 egg
2 anchovy fillets
20g frizzy lettuce mixed herbs – dill, chives and english parsley
For the vinaigrette:Blend everything together.
For plating,Place some of the nicoise salad on the side of the plate, the cured salmon on the other side and place the nuggets scattered around the plate. Dress the plate with the vinaigrette, garnish with fizzy lettuce leaves and herbs.
Chef’s Note: This is an original combination of crunchy textures with the nuggets and the tenderness of the cured salmon accompanied with all the glorious flavours of the classic nicoise ingredients.
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1 corn fed chicken, whole
5gr rock salt
4 sprigs of wild thyme
200ml chicken stock
½ glass red wine
200g salmon fillet, half cured and the other half for nuggets
50g bread crumbs
1 garlic clove
10g sage
1 egg yolk
5g nutmeg
1g chilli powder
Corn Fed Chicken Three Ways with Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables & Pan JuicesServes 2
MethodBone the chicken into breasts and the supreme fillet that is found right under the breast and the leg.
Breast: Neatly arrange and rub with rock salt and thyme, roll in cling film and poach for 15 to 20 minutes on gentle heat. Then, just before service, pan sear quickly to obtain a golden colour.
Supreme fillet:Take the meat from the thigh only, but take off all the skin, as we need it to cover the bread mousse inside. The mousse is done by binding together the crumbs, egg yolk, garlic, and the sage with a little bit of milk to form a gluey mousse. Then pipe a dot at the centre of the thigh and roll in cling film to form a small ball. Poach for eight to 10 minutes and than bake in the oven until golden.
Grilled vegetables:I used Capsium peppers to keep it Mediterranean. At first, I cut the peppers in four and roasted them. When done, clean the stalk and the seeds and roll them. I also used plain boiled asparagus and tossed them in olive oil, and grilled brown cap mushrooms. For the potatoes, I just cut some and fried them in olive oil and thyme.
Sauce:Deglaze the pan that you used to roast the chicken with some strong red wine, pass through a sieve and finish off with some butter knobs.
Chef’s Note: Corn fed chickens are full of protein and are very rich in flavour. What is so exciting about them is they’re extremely tasty if cooked plain. Due to their rich meat and fatty contents, they can stand and be matched with other strong flavoured ingredients.
BEST WINE ACCOMPANIMENT:2011 GRAND VIN DE HAUTEVILLE VIOGNIER - D.O.K. MALTA
“One could be tempted to opt for a light red here, especially because of the red wine used to deglaze, but once again I am going to choose a white wine, but this time one that is full flavoured and has more weight. This Maltese Viognier is a robust, soft, dry white wine that will cope well with all three styles of this richer flavoured corn fed chicken dish. Equally, it has the body to go with the Capsicum peppers, the olive oil fried potatoes and those red wine pan juices.”
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Ar Tech, Triq Fleur de Lys, B’Kara. Tel: 2144 1300. [email protected] / www.artechmalta.com
B&M Supplies Ltd, Triq Dun Karm, B’Kara By Pass, B’kara. Tel: 2144 0710. www.bmsupplies.com
B4 Textiles, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Fgura. Tel: 2180 1092. Triq il-Kostituzzjoni, Mosta. Tel: 2143 2003. [email protected] / www.b4.com.mt
Banju Boutique, Triq L-Arkata, Paola. Tel:2180 9111 / 2180 9112. [email protected] / www.banjuboutique.com
Bathroom Design, 358, Triq In-Naxxar, B’Kara. Tel: 2144 1328/9. [email protected] /www.bathroomdesign.com.mt
Bitmac Ltd, Tax-Xwieki L/o Naxxar. Tel: 7949 7353 / 2141 8411. [email protected] / www.bitmacltd.com
Blueline Halmann, Triq Achille Ferris, Msida. Tel: 2131 6432/5. Triq In-Naxxar, Lija. Tel: 2141 2187 / 2141 4288. [email protected] / www.blueline.com.mt
Bo Concept, Vjal ir-Rihan, San Gwann. Tel: 2144 4110 / 2744 4110. [email protected] / www.brands.com.mt
BOV, 58, Triq Zakkarija, Valletta. Tel: 2131 2020. www.bov.com
Brands International Ltd, 125,Triq in-Naxxar, B’Kara. Tel: 2144 4110 / 2744 4110. [email protected] / www.brands.com.mt
Brighter Solutions, 2,3, Triq Tal-Balal, Ghargur. Tel: 2142 4750. [email protected] / www.ledmalta.com.mt
Carmelo Delia (Est. 1890), Triq Il-Wied, B’Kara. Tel: 2388 9200 / 2147 2882. [email protected] / www.bigbon.com
Clever Homes, Triq Testaferrata, Ta’ Xbiex. Tel: 2132 4473 / 7949 6097. www.cleverhomes.com.mt
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Creations Omnistat, Liland Buildings, Triq L-Mdina, Attard. Tel: 2141 1541/ 2141 7616. [email protected] / www.creationsomni.com
D’Ambrogio Gypsum Works, 105, Triq Mattelolo Saliba, Zurrieq. Tel: 7905 2100. [email protected] / www.dgypsumworks.com
Degabriele Gift Shop, 94, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Paola. Tel: 2169 6945 / 9947 1202 / 9942 1681. [email protected] / www.degabrielegiftshop.com
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Elektra Ltd, Triq il-Mithna, Qormi. Tel: 2546 3000. [email protected] / www.elektra.com.mt
Emmanuel Delicata Winemaker Ltd, The Winery on the Waterfront, Paola. Tel: 2182 5199 / 7982 5199. [email protected] / www.delicata.com
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Finishing Touches, Triq in-Naxxar, Lija. Tel: 2741 8750 / 7941 8750. [email protected]
Fino, Fino Buildings, Triq Notabile, Mriehel. Tel: 2549 3000. [email protected] / www.fino.com.mt
Float Glass Ltd, 26 B, Qasam Industrijali, Marsa. Tel: 2149 4314. [email protected] / www.gloatglassltd.com
Floreal Home, Triq Il-Parrocca, Naxxar. Tel: 2747 0744. [email protected]
Forestals, Bypass Mriehel, Mriehel. Tel: 2343 6000. www.forestals.com
Form Ltd, Triq il-Wied, B’Kara. Tel: 2144 6000. www.formltd.com
G R F Ltd., Triq Bella Vista, San Gwann. Tel: 2137 7378 / 7942 4422. [email protected] / www.grfmalta.com
Gemco Ltd, Sun Valley Bldgs, Triq il-Wied, Msida. Tel: 2148 8919. [email protected] / www.gemco.com.mt
Glow, Skyway Ltd, 179, Triq il- Marina, Pieta. Tel: 2733 3788. [email protected]
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Hardware Merchants Ltd, Showroom: Arquati House, Triq in-Naxxar, Lija. Tel: 2143 8245/6. Warehouse: Hardware Merchants Lyd. Cannon Road, Qormi/ Tel: 2148 5215/6. [email protected] / www.hml.com.mt
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Ideacasa, Triq il-Wied Ta’ L-Imsida, B’Kara. Tel: 2148 3848. [email protected] / www.ideacasa.com.mt
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Mac Med Ltd, Enrico Mizzi Street, Ta’ Xbiex. Tel: 2131 0111. www.macmed.com.mt
Mdina Glass, Crfats Village Ta’ Qali, Attard. Tel: 2141 5786. www.mdinaglass.com.mt
MRCD LTD, Triq Karmenu Camilleri, Qormi. Tel: 2146 8770. [email protected] / www.mrcd.com.mt
One Two One Interiors, Vjal il-Wiehed u Ghoxrin ta’ Settembru, Naxxar. Tel: 2142 2948/9. Ix-Xatt ta’ Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema. Tel: 2132 3155/65. [email protected] / www.onetwoone.eu
Onepercent, Triq il-Wied ta’ L’Msida, Msida. Tel: 2546 5600 / 2546 5000. [email protected] / www.onepercent.com.mt
Oxford House Ltd, Triq Notabile, B’Kara. Tel: 2546 4000. [email protected] / www.oxfordhouse.com.mt
Petrolea, Triq il-Wied ta’ L-Imsida, Msida. Tel: 2144 4478 / 2144 5728. www.petroleamalta.com
Piscopo Gardens Ltd, Triq Toni Camilleri, Burmarrad. Tel: 2158 3755. [email protected] / www.piscopogardens.com
Quadra, Triq il-Wied Ta’ L-Imsida, B’Kara. Tel: 2546 1000. [email protected] / www.quadra.com.mt
R.Living, Dawret L-Imrihel, Qormi. Tel: 2149 9699. www.rliving.com.mt
Retroforma, 81, High Street, Sliema. Tel: 2131 2173. [email protected] / www.retroforma.com
Satariano, 122, Triq Il-Wied, B’Kara. Tel: 2149 2149. www.satariano.com
Seamless Ltd, 4, Triq Guze Duca, Qormi. Tel: 2144 0404 / 7940 0404. [email protected] / www.seamless.com.mt
Shaker Ltd, Triq il-Gibjun, San Gwann. www.shaker.com.mt
Spot On, Triq il-Palmi, Paola. Tel: 2166 8880 / 7981 7777. [email protected] / www.spotonmalta.com
Stem Interiors, Triq Hughes Hallet, Slema. Tel: 2133 2019. [email protected] / www.stemlighting.co.uk
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Tabone Enterprises Ltd, Zona Industrijali, Triq L-Imprendituri, Mriehel. Tel: 2144 3193. [email protected] / www.tabonedirect.com
The Atrium, Homemate, Bypass ta’ l’Mriehel, Mriehel. Tel: 2147 0000. [email protected] /www.theatrium.com.mt
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The Home Court, Triq Psailia, B’Kara. Tel: 2147 2095 / 7981 8181. [email protected]
The Mirror Shop, 122, Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud, St. Venera. Tel: 2701 4794. [email protected] / www.themirrorshop.eu
The Rug Company, Area F, Blue Harbour Business Centre, Ta’ Xbiex. Tel: 2132 4990. www.therugcompany.com
Topline, Triq Sant Andru, St. Andrews. Tel: 2137 2256. [email protected] / www.giftsandmore.com.mt
VCT Ltd Light & Design, Triq Ponsomby, Mosta. Tel: 2143 2571. [email protected] / www.vct.com.mt
Vee Gee Bee Ltd, 2 South Court, Vjal ir-Rihan, San Gwann. Tel: 2138 9690 / 2138 1380. [email protected] / www.vgb.com.mt
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