The ICOMOS Malta’s Lunchtime Lecture Series is back for its second talk!
This time we will be discussing “Weaving adaptive design: The St Michael Hospice Story” with Perit Claude Borg, who worked extensively on the design and realization of this project.
The St. Michael Hospice project focuses on the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the historic Adelaide Cini Institute in Santa Venera, transforming it into Malta’s first dedicated palliative care complex. The design respects the architectural integrity of the existing structure while integrating modern healthcare facilities. The purpose of this project is to enhance the quality of palliative care services in Malta by providing in-patient care, day therapy services, out-patient clinics, and educational spaces for professionals in the field. The project commits to architectural conservation while repurposing a historically significant structure to serve a crucial contemporary function.
The event will be held in person at the Faculty of the Built Environment at the University of Malta or it may be accessed remotely through Zoom on the following link:
Lecture 1: Ventilation Service Details and Construction Methods Adopted in British Military Structures in Malta
Thank you to all those who joined us today, both in the room and online!
The first lecture in the ICOMOS Malta Lunchtime Lecture Series provided details on passive measures adopted by the British to achieve climate control and ventilation in military structures in Malta. A fruitful discussion on the origins of these methods and their possible re-introduction was undertaken by those present.
Following the success of today’s lecture we are encouraged to continue with this series and will soon be publishing the programme for future lectures.
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ICOMOS Malta is delighted to announce its Lunchtime Lecture Series, which will deal with a number of current conservation issues.
The first lecture in our series will describe the “Ventilation Service Details and Construction Methods Adopted in British Military Structures in Malta” and will be delivered by ICOMOS Malta Secretary Ms Charlene Borg.
For the majority of the British period in Malta, ventilation and climate control was achieved almost exclusively through passive methods. This was especially critical in high occupancy military buildings such as barracks and quarters. However, many of these methods fell out of use with the widespread adoption of electrical air conditioning and mechanical ventilation. Hence, it is increasingly important to recover some of this knowledge, especially in the light of the modern world’s ecological condition, the volatility of the cost of power, and the increased awareness of carbon emissions. These past methods may well be one of the elements that paves the way to a greener future.
The event will be held at the Faculty of the Built Environment at the with University of Malta. It can also be accessed remotely via the link provided:
