The Planning Authority has launched the Malta Architecture & Spatial Planning (MASP) Awards 6th edition, continuing their tradition of celebrating innovation, functionality and an outstanding contribution to the built environment.

The PA said that, “known for spotlighting architecture and design projects that challenge the ordinary, these awards offer a platform for professionals to share their creative visions and inspire the industry at large.”

Organised by the Planning Authority and held under the Patronage of President Miriam Spiteri Debono, the MASP Awards have become a benchmark of excellence, honouring exceptional projects ranging from heritage restorations to cutting-edge modern interior designs, the PA said.

Reflecting on the impact of the awards, widely respected entrepreneur and MASP Jury Chairperson Mrs Helga Ellul said, “The MASP Awards are crucial because they recognise excellence and innovation, inspiring professionals to push boundaries and set new benchmarks in architecture and design. They foster healthy competition and highlight the importance of impactful, sustainable design.”

Mrs Ellul concluded “I encourage established and upcoming periti and interior designers and architecture students to participate because the MASP Awards provide a unique platform to showcase their talent, gain industry recognition, and network with peers. It’s an opportunity to celebrate their creativity and inspire the future of design.”

This year’s awards will feature 10 categories, offering Periti, architecture firms, interior designers and planners the chance to showcase their recent most remarkable projects. Architecture students pursuing a Master’s Degree with the Faculty for the Built Environment at the University of Malta can also participate through the ‘Outstanding Students Project Award’ category.

Entries open on the 24th of February and close on the 28th of March. The public will once again have the opportunity to vote online for their favourite project between 30th April – 25th May, “although public voting will not influence the jury’s final decisions,” the PA said.

A highlight of the MASP Awards is the President’s Award, a prestigious recognition of lifetime achievement in architecture and planning. This honour celebrates individuals whose contributions to research, education, or practice have significantly shaped Malta’s built environment. Past recipients include Prof. Richard England, Prof. Conrad Thake, Perit Konrad Buhagiar (AP Valletta), Perit Joseph M. Spiteri (posthumously), and Perit Dr. Godwin Cassar.

The PA said that this year’s jury panel comprises a mix of local and international experts from Italy, the UK and Poland, “ensuring a diverse and well-rounded evaluation process. An independent and separate panel will select the recipient of the President’s Award.”

For more information about categories, submission details, and timelines visit www.maspawards.com

Photo by PA: MASP trophy

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