The Din l-Art Helwa Award for Architectural Heritage for 2009 is now open for entries.
The award has been designed to encourage better architecture by rewarding any building project which made an outstanding and significant contribution to architectural excellence in a Maltese context.
The project has to send a clear message that old buildings could be successfully restored and converted to modern use whilst retaining their character and intrinsic value.
Eligible projects include the restoration or conservation of buildings, the adoption of buildings to new uses, building additions or alterations, or new building projects in conservation areas.
Projects may be a single building, a complex of buildings, historic urban environment or townscape. They would 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.
More information can be obtained from the Malta Chamber of Architects or Din l-Art Helwa, 133 Melita Street, Valletta, tel: 21 220358/21 225952.
Submissions have to be received by September 30.