EM Architects

13/10/2026

We are delighted that Altenar Offices has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Premju Galizia 2026 – Workplace Design Award.

The project explores the relationship between spatial organisation, materiality, colour and light in shaping a contemporary working environment. Through a considered architectural and interior design approach, the workspace brings together areas for collaboration, focused work and informal interaction, creating a dynamic environment that responds to the needs of its users.

Beyond aesthetics, the design recognises the role architecture plays in influencing how people work, interact and experience their everyday surroundings. The result is a workplace that seeks to balance functionality, identity and well-being, while embracing the evolving nature of contemporary office environments.

We are proud to see Altenar Offices recognised among this year’s finalists and grateful to everyone who contributed to bringing the project to life.

10/10/2026

Proud that The Living Spine, Birkirkara, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Premju Galizja 2026 – Unbuilt Projects Award! 🌿🏆

Our vision reimagines urban infrastructure as an opportunity to bring together flood management, biodiversity and accessible public spaces, creating a more sustainable and resilient urban environment.

We are honoured to have our project recognised among this year’s finalists!

08/09/2026

A new chapter for a historic building

On Saturday, we celebrated the inauguration of Haileybury in Mtarfa — the transformation of the former British Royal Navy Hospital into a new school.

For EM Architects, this has been a long and deeply rewarding project, encompassing architectural, interior, lighting, structural and landscape design.

Built in 1915, the former hospital already had a remarkable layout for its new purpose. Our approach was therefore one of respect and restraint: to give the building a new life while retaining as much of its original character and fabric as possible.

Inside, contemporary school requirements meet Haileybury Malta’s identity, while our lighting approach was deliberately gentle — allowing the historic building to glow from within rather than flood its façades with external light.

From hospital to school: a building with more than a century of history, now beginning an entirely new chapter.

We are very proud to have been part of its transformation.

04/09/2026

A journey coming to an end.

For many years, EM Architects has had the privilege of working on the transformation of this former British Royal Navy Hospital, constructed in 1915, into the new Haileybury Malta school.

We were entrusted with the architectural, interior, lighting, structural and landscaping design of the project — a responsibility that has allowed us to work closely with this historic building over many years.

From the outset, our approach was to respect the building’s history and original fabric, while giving it a new life and allowing it to function as a contemporary school.

It has been a long and incredibly rewarding journey, with many challenges along the way.

A view from above… ☀️

Our solar panels are in place and ready to put the Maltese sunshine to work which, happily, is one resource of which we are seldom short. ☀️

07/03/2026

EM Architects is expanding and we’re looking for talented professionals to join our studio.

• Architects
• Interior Designers
• Structural Engineers
• Project Managers
If you’re passionate about design, collaboration, and great architecture, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Send your CV to:
[email protected]

23/09/2025

Our Malta Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan has just been awarded the Bronze “People’s Choice” Award at the World Expolympics – chosen by the public among 158 participating countries.

A true testament to the strength of our design and the universal appeal of Malta’s story.

10/09/2025

Excited to be part of the upcoming Property in the Med conference!

Our Director, Dr. Edwin Mintoff, will be sharing insights on how thoughtful urban design and area regeneration can shape and elevate real estate across the Mediterranean.

Find out more here:

https://www.propertyinthemed.com/conference-sessions

01/09/2025

We are pleased to announce that EM Architects has been shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious World Expolympics international awards for our design of Malta’s national pavilion at Expo 2025, Osaka, Japan.

Our pavilion, “Catch the Wave,” blends Malta’s heritage with forward-looking innovation — a limestone-like digital façade, temple-inspired curves, and immersive storytelling, all underpinned by sustainability.

19/07/2025

Malta National Day | Malta Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

This weekend we attended Malta's national day at the Malta Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, designed by our team at EM Architects. Under the theme “Catch The Wave,” this project has been a true labour of love—celebrating Malta’s ancient roots while looking boldly toward its innovative and sustainable future.

From the curved media façade to the sleek water features, every element tells a story of Malta's past, present and future. Visitors step through a mysterious entrance shaped like our iconic sea caves, into an immersive sensory experience.

None of this would have been possible without the dedication, creativity, and hard work of our incredible team, in particular architects Piotr Armatys and Michele Pice.