Be the first to comment!Prix d’Honneur awarded to DTR for Ggantija Heritage Park Project
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The annual Awards Scheme organised by Din L-Art Helwa with the support of the Kamra Tal-Periti, is in its ninth edition. Its aim is to give public recognition to the work being carried out in the sphere of cultural heritage, and to reward projects that are particularly significant in the Maltese context.
This year, the Prix d’Honneur in Category A – A major regeneration Project, was given to Design and Technical Resources (DTR), for The Enhancement of Visitor Experience at the Ggantija Heritage Park, Xaghra, Gozo. This project also won the Silver Medal Award, being the best project overall.
In this category, a Diploma was awarded to Architecture Project, for The Barrakka Lift, and to The Restoration Directorate for Il-Foss Tal-Mdina.
Category B – The Rehabilitation and Re-use of Buildings, was won by The Wignacourt Museum, Rabat (Prix d’Honneur). Architect Patrick Calleja was awarded a Diploma for the new Lombard Bank Sliema Branch and Architect David Xuereb, on behalf of QP Management, also received a Diploma for the PBS Creativity Hub.
The Prix d’Honneur in Category C – A Restoration and Conservation Project, was awarded to Architecture Project, for the work on The Nymphea & Gate at Villa Bologna, Attard. Architect Jean Frendo on behalf of the Restoration Directorate was awarded the Diploma in this category for the restoration of The Three Farmhouses at Buskett, a very difficult project. The interesting project of Il- Gallarija Miftuha by Architect Chris Briffa was given a special mention.
The prizes were given out by the Hon. Dr. Jose’ Herrera, Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, and Din L-Art Helwa Executive President Mrs. Simone Mizzi, gave a welcome address to the audience.
The chairperson of the panel of Judges, Maria Grazia Cassar, announced the winners in her speech. The other judges of the competition were Dr. Conrad Thake, on behalf of the Kamra tal-Periti, Architect Joanna Spiteri Staines, Council Member and Professor Lucio Mule-Stagno, Vice-President of Din L-Art Helwa.
