The antiporta is an inner door prevalent in Maltese homes – which simultaneously provides privacy and accessibility to those finding themselves on either side. This often-overlooked architectural characteristic is rapidly disappearing from our architectural landscape.

This inner door is the subject of research work and an exhibition by Chris Briffa Architects which debuted at the Venice Architecture Biennale last year, and now returns home to Malta at Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta until February 3.

The Antiporta project brings together a group of creatives with interests across media, to tackle this piece as a study, examine its social and physical functions, document its passage over time, and imagine which direction the antiporta might be heading in.

The team invites all those interested in being part of the project, to submit stories, clips and images – new, old or even vintage – of the Maltese antiporta through the website www.antiporta.com and Instagram @antiporta_cba using the hashtag #antiporta.

All contributions and submitted images or clips will form part of the ongoing research, and may be used in potential future ANTIPORTA publications, or shared on the website and/or social media. Images will be credited accordingly.

The exhibition is running at Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta. For more information visit www.kreattivita.org.