Halmann Vella has breathed new life into the iconic Portomaso Stairs in St. Julians, through a remarkable refurbishment project. Originally constructed in 1999, these stairs have undergone a meticulous renovation to accommodate the constant flow of visitors, including residents, boat owners, and pedestrians who frequent the area. Once again, Halmann Vella has created a visually captivating and functional space that harmonises with the vibrant atmosphere of Portomaso. The main outstanding feature of Halmann Vella’s refurbishment is the innovative use of brushed finish travertine for the stairs and floor landings. The floor landings, designed in a stunning herringbone pattern, exude elegance …
Unveiling Stone Splendour! This newly opened boutique hotel is situated in the charming and historic city of Mdina. This beautiful palazzo, which was previously a private residence, has been meticulously restored and renovated to provide guests with a luxurious and comfortable stay. A magnificent floor landing in Saturno (cross-cut travertine) with a detailed motif in Royal Grey marble limestone greets all the guests at the entrance of Palazzo Bifora. The combination of these two materials creates a beautiful contrast and sets the tone for the entire building. Further in, the cosy internal courtyard of the Palazzo Bifora is also a …
The Beefbar, located in the five-star Phoenicia Malta Hotel, in the City is now open to take the famous brand on Valletta’s fine dining scene. It is designed by Riccardo Giraudi to create an atmosphere of understated, casual luxury. We supplied the Travertine bar and the Verde Guatemala marble shelves.
Located on St. Barbara Bastion in Valletta, the Iniala Harbour House is in a league of its own when it comes to luxury finishes. The overall design combines ultra-modern finishes which complement traditionally restored materials showing a great respect for local heritage. The conversion of this row of old Maltese houses into an elegant and luxurious hotel was entrusted to Halmann Vella as the main contractor, responsible for project management, fabrication, supply and installation of hundreds of square meters of marble and ceramic tiless. Iniala revolves around 3 well thought-out sets of theme rooms; The House, The Residences and …
The M.U.S.E.U.M Auditorium is a fascinating project, realised in 2019. It took us approximately a year to detail, fabricate and install tonnes of travertine to furnish this masterpiece according to the Clients’ and Architects’ vision. The Travertine Classico marble was sourced from the mountainous region outside Tivoli, where the marble was selected from a particular strata with a careful consideration of its size, hue and structural integrity of the quarried mass. Approximately 10, twenty-two tonne blocks were used to furnish the space, 250sqm of material were sawn and cut into 100mm thick slabs for the production of the radial auditorium …
The E-Pantar building project has been a very exciting project for us. Nothing beats shaping a building from scratch, with all the possibilities to create something so beautiful. Layout flexibility was one of our top priorities when designing this building, hence the use of raised flooring in most operational areas. Once the layout was finalised, it was time to embellish the space, choosing a mix of beautiful natural stone such as Carrara marble and travertine as well as ceramic for the interior and white and black precast terrazzo panels for the façade….to form a beautiful whole.