The Planning Authority has advised that the 3rd edition of the Malta Architecture and Spatial Planning Awards (MASP) has attracted over sixty entry projects which will now be evaluated by a jury panel composed of foreign and local experts from different sectors.

The Authority explained that the eight reputable members of the jury panel will be assisted by ten technical experts. The key aspects that are evaluated are the projects’ form, function, innovative approach, quality and energy efficiency.

For the first time, the public were given a 2-week window period to vote for their favourite architectural and design projects. The project which received the highest number of votes will win the Public Vote award.

The MASP Awards, under the patronage of the President of Malta, celebrates the extraordinary contemporary work that some of Malta’s best architectural and interior design studios have completed in recent months.

The entries that are spread over ten categories highlight the work of pioneering architects and interior designers as they strive to create architecture that will stand the test of time – for this decade and the next.

The Design Award for Good Architecture, Building and Structure received the highest number of entries.

the Authority said that eleven projects will be eyeing the winner’s medal in this category which prize will go to the project which displays the highest quality design and has therefore enriched and improved the existing context through the uniqueness of their innovative and creative design approach.

The Rehabilitation & Conservation category, the Restoration category and Interior Architecture category for Residential Projects were also popular, receiving ten and eight entries respectively.

For the second consecutive year, an encouraging number of architectural students submitted their projects for the Urban Planning Concept Award. The authority explained that such projects, still in concept stage, provide innovative planning solutions to address existing challenges in a given space.

Six submissions were received from the public for the newly introduced Architecture Photography Award.

Besides receiving a credibility boost with both industry professionals and prospective clients, each category award-winner is presented with an exclusive Kane Cali designer trophy inspired by the angular forms of Valletta’s famed fortifications. Winners are given the opportunity to participate in a year long wide range of brand and PR initiatives.

This year’s award ceremony will be held on Saturday, the 26th of February, at the Hilton Malta.

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