As the closing event for the full year of celebrations for its 50th anniversary, Din l-Art Ħelwa is holding a retrospective photographic exhibition of all past winners of the Din l-Art Ħelwa Awards for Architectural Heritage spanning the period between 2005 and 2015, during which no less than 49 projects were presented with awards.
The photos will be on show at the foyer in the iconic Renzo Piano Parliament Building in Valletta where, on Tuesday, 3 May at 11am, Dr Anglu Farrugia, Speaker of the House of Representatives will inaugurate the exhibition which will then be open to the public as from Tuesday at 1pm to Thursday, 12 May. The opening hours are 9 to 5pm on weekdays and 9 to 12 noon on Sunday. Members of Din l-Art Ħelwa and the general public are invited to visit the exhibition to view the images of all awards.
The Din l-Art Ħelwa Prize for Architectural Heritage is an annual competition which was initiated in 2005 by former executive president Martin Scicluna, together with the Kamra tal-Periti, who each year nominate one of their own to be on the panel of judges. It takes place in the last quarter of the year, when submissions are inspected and judged according to their category. These three categories namely: Category A - A Major Regeneration Project, Category B - The Rehabilitation and Re-use of Buildings and Category is C - Restoration and Conservation Projects. The Silver Medal Award is given to that project that distinguishes itself above the others in excellence.
The criteria for judging the Din l-Art Ħelwa Award for Architectural Heritage are based on the quality of the work executed, its historical, cultural, educational and social relevance, the preliminary research conducted and the aesthetic and visual merit of the project. The overriding consideration is the significance of the project in a Maltese context and its contribution to Maltese cultural heritage.
Din l-Art Ħelwa is grateful to Dr Farrugia, who has graciously accepted to give his patronage to this initiative and has made the foyer of the Parliament of Malta available as a prestigious space hosting a important exhibition.