What can be more luxurious than all over carrara marble starting from the floors to the countertops? The latest Optika flagship store is truly a sight to behold!
Sally Port Suites is an accommodation in Valletta which retains many original features such as wooden beams and wooden balconies. Traditional patterned tiles (some new and some restored) and beautiful natural stone add the perfect finishing touch to this wonderful building.
A marvellous Yves Saint Laurent marble front desk gleams against the contrasting white Carrara marble flooring and countertops in this elite and high end hair salon. The Carrara marble tiles, installed in a herringbone pattern add an artistic edge for a pristine job with strong attention to detail.
The premises of Noni Restaurant in Valletta retains various elements from the past, from cast iron apertures to a centuries old oven. Maltese, handcafted patterned tiles were the perfect fit to this environment, helping to create a warm and informal atmosphere where one can enjoy a relaxed, fine dining experience. The project also includes a lavastone staircase and lobby flooring, travertine floor in the bar area as well as Carrara marble and marble look ceramic hexagonical tiles by Ceramiche Keope.
Central Bank’s Binja Laparelli, recently was awarded the Prix d’Honneur-Major Regeneration Project, by Din l-art Helwa. The judges felt that this new building has successfully achieved its scope within the brief, while at the same time respecting the context of the fortifications. Of particular note was the discreet rational approach, yet imaginative design, in the stone screen created on the Central Bank’s façade, and the integration of the design elements to complement the exterior walkway, and the historical structures. Halmann Vella supplied, fabricated and installed Maltese hardstone in the foyer, façade and public areas. Project Architects: Bezzina & Cole Architects …
Terrazzo and Porfido flooring were selected for landscaping at Housing estate in Mgarr. Both materials are very durable and ideal for exterior spaces, whilst visually adding texture to the space. They are ideal for ramps, garden passage ways, light vehicle roads, interior and exterior walls, public squares and sidewalks.
Halmann Vella was the main supplier of natural stone and assisted in the construction of the M&G Garden, one of the main gardens at the 2017 Chelsea Flower Show. The garden, which was designed by James Basson, director of Scape Design, was awarded a Gold Medal as well as the prestigious award for Best Show Garden and Best Construction. The garden was modelled on the Maltese landscape, particularly a disused Maltese quarry and utilised Maltese stone as well as a number of plants which are endemic to Malta. The garden took a whole year of planning and production. The stone …
Halmann Vella was the main surfaces supplier for the prestigious Life Sciences Park, which spans an area of 11,000 square metres. The park provides world class facilities including lecture theatres, offices, laboratories and meeting rooms and is a centre for research, exploration and creativity. The project consisted of two aspects: a ventilated façade using terrazzo panels, with the largest panels being 1000mm by 600mm (the largest terrazzo cladding ever produced by Halmann Vella) landscaping using terrazzo paving with maximum dimensions of 900mm by 600mm. The installation of a ventilated façade has a number of environmental benefits, which were a priority …
It’s been a great honour for us to be a part of the renovation of Gozo’s majestic Cittadella in collaboration with Martin Xuereb & Associates. This project emphasizes the importance of honoring historical heritage through exceptional design and use of local resources. The use of Maltese Hardstone was a natural choice for this historical gem, providing for a defining feature for the project which blends in perfectly with the local landscape.
The Valletta City Gate project aims to transform the main entrance to Malta’s capital by creating a coherent scheme for an area that has suffered from controversial and confused urban development. The undisputed historic and architectural heritage of the site will be preserved and restored, while the creation of new cultural and civic venues will create a more vibrant urbanity. The project includes the renovation of the City Gate – a symbolic site, the conversion of a portion of the historic dry moats that flank the city, the design of a new Parliament building, and the restoration of the Opera …