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from the Editor in Chief Design ACKNOWLEDGING EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE I’d like to think that this publication has become synonymous with the ideology of a strong architectural and construction industry for the Maltese Islands which work closely together for the collective benefit of economy and nation. This ideology is shared within the iMNG group of brands’ product portfolio, and particularly so by Executive Events, of which Malta Architect Awards forms part. Malta Architect Awards is in its third year of operation. We are presently receiving entries for this edition until the the end of July so I would encourage all architects and interior designers to check out our website WWW.ARCHITECTAWARDS.COM.MT to submit their work and find out more about the changes we have made to facilitate their submissions, such that once one has identified the project/s one intends to enter, then it should not take more than 15 minutes to actually submit the application. Once again we augur to present another edition of the MAA that will showcase Malta’s best works by its architects and interior designers. Nine categories will offer a glittering showcase of their work and it is through the invaluable support of the Planning Authority to these Awards that we are able to do this. The Jury will evaluate projects based on the following criteria: Form, Function, Innovation and Quality. This means that those architects who may feel that their project/s may be too mundane to be suitable for, or capable of receiving an Award and could hence be hesitant to submit their work, should feel assured that we acknowledge that “not all that does not glitter is not gold”. We also wish to point out that even work which may not be deemed at face value to be unique could be deserving of a nod of appreciation; if not by winning the coveted Category Award/s, then perhaps even via receiving a special commendation from this year’s Jury. All projects are accepted as long as they follow the criteria of the category/ies applied for, and we encourage you to submit your work, or to encourage the architects who worked on your preferred projects to do so. Enjoy your read. Jason Attard Published by: a member of iMNG Ltd Tel.: - ([phone] | EMail: - [email protected] Peacock Buildings, 102, Testaferrata Street, Ta’ Xbiex XBX 1406, Malta Managing Publisher & Editor in Chief Art Director Jason Attard Jason Attard Content Writer John Portelli Photography and Imagery Effective Marketing Print Printit © All rights reserved. The Publisher’s written consent must be obtained before any part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means whatsoever. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the editor or publishers. Whilst every care has been taken in compiling contents, the editor and publisher cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions. You are reminded of your right to refuse receipt of this publication and/or our other products or services by sending such requests in writing to iMNG Ltd., signed by the person refusing receipt.