Launch of the XIV Din L-Art Ħelwa Architectural Heritage awards competition

The XIV Din l-Art Ħelwa Architectural Heritage awards competition is now open for entries. The awards are an initiative set up by the organisation to encourage architectural excellence in a Maltese context, the rehabilitation and reuse of old buildings and the recognition of the dedicated work of those active in the field of restoration. The programme is carried out with the support of the Kamra tal-Periti.

Eligible projects include the restoration or conservation of buildings, the adaptation of buildings to new uses, building additions or alterations, or new building projects in conservation areas. The projects can relate either to a single building, a complex of buildings or to a historic urban environment or townscape. The project will be judged on the quality of the work executed, its historic, cultural, educational and social relevance, the preliminary research conducted and the aesthetic and visual merit. The project may be on a scale ranging from small to large and should display a standard of work which would be outstanding in a Maltese context.

Submissions for the XIV Din l-Art Ħelwa Architectural Heritage awards competition should be for projects com- pleted in the last year up to 31 August. Submissions must be received at Din l-Art Ħelwa, 133 Melita Street, Valletta by Friday, 23 November. More information about the award application and registration forms are available from the Kamra tal-Periti or from the Din lArt Ħelwa office by calling on 2122 0358/21 or by email to info@dinlarthelwa.org