Mangion Mangion & Partners, Malta Architects, Civil Engineers and Planning Consultants

Perit Daniel Micallef Grimaud completes Interior Design Diploma

30th September 2011

Perit Daniel Micallef Grimaud recently completed the Rhodec International Professional Diploma in Interior Design by correspondence, obtaining a Diploma with Distinction. The aim of the interior design professional is to provide a service encompassing research, design development, and execution of plans, construction drawings and designs in order to improve and enhance the quality of life within interior environments; additionally this increases productivity, and protects the health, safety and welfare of the public. An appropriate interior environment results through careful research, analysis and integration of collected information into the creative process.
Rhodec International is recognized around the world by every major professional interior design or decorating organization including the ASID, IIDA, BIDA, CID and IFI.

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MMP visits UK leading Interior Design Show

29th September 2011

Stephanie Borg and Daniel Micallef Grimaud visited the “be100%design” exposition, UK’s first and leading international interior design show presenting the latest in cutting-edge contemporary interiors. The world-class display is a key event in the international design calendar and brings together inspiring exhibitors, architects, interior designers, students, professionals and press from around the globe to explore the array of new and innovative furniture, lighting, textiles and interior design fixtures and fittings.
“be100%design” is the place to seek out innovative, fresh designs from an exciting international mix of emerging and established talent.
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New 42m long LPG tanks installed at Gasco

29th July 2011

In 2006 MMP were appointed to design and supervise the construction of a new state-of-the-art LPG Filling Facility for Gasco Energy Limited.

Works on site started in August 2010 and are proceeding apace with the Civil Works scheduled for completion by the end of this year. On Friday the 29 July the first of six 42m long storage tanks were transported to the Gasco Energy Limited site. The tanks were delivered, three at a time, to the Malta Freeport by specialized heavy lift ship. Mammoet, the internationally renowned heavy lift specialists, were responsible for transporting the tanks from the Malta Freeport to the site. They did this using their patented transportation dollies which allowed for movement in three dimensions. The dollies were set up with a total of forty eight individually controlled, electrically powered, wheels. Forty eight wheels were required in order to transfer the three hundred tonne weight of the tanks to the temporary road surface. MMP was responsible for providing the correct gradients and cross falls along the route and also for ensuring that the temporary road surface formed using Type1 material was adequate to support the load imposed by the dolly. MMP were also responsible for the 7 metre span bridge along part of the route over which the tanks had to pass. The operation for loading, transporting and unloading each tank took roughly one day and all six tanks were positioned on site within one week. The whole operation was completed without a hitch thanks to the long hours spent planning each phase of the job.
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Apprentice Draughtsperson joins MMP
19th November 2010

Oswald Galea has recently joined the team at Mangion, Mangion and Partners as an apprentice draughtsperson. Currently studying at MCAST Naxxar, he will soon be completing his National Diploma in Construction course, having previously concluded the First Diploma in Construction. The Management of MMP is glad that Oswald Galea has chosen to join the team and is sure that he will be contributing to the continued provision of professional services by the Practice.
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Heritage Planner joins MMP
8th November 2010

Architect Wendy Jo Attard has recently joined the team at Mangion, Mangion and Partners. Having graduated in Architecture and Civil Engineering from the University of Malta, she then started her work experience in the UK. Wendy has been involved in a number of projects, which included the master-planning of eco-towns, characterisation of historic places and a work placement with London Borough of Southwark council. This year, Wendy completed an MSc in Sustainable Heritage at the University College London during which she focused her thesis on the Eco-Refurbishment of historic properties. The Management of MMP is glad that Wendy has chosen to join the team and is sure that she will be contributing to the continued provision of professional services by the Practice.
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Attendance to Prince 2 Course
25th October 2010

Perit Joseph Cachia has completed the Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner course organised by Academia International. The aim of the course is to learn and understand how to apply the Prince2 project management methodology to the new projects of the company. It is an adaptable and effective project management methodology suitable for the management of all project types by providing greater control of resources, processes and risk. The aim of utilising a Prince2 methodology is to increase the customer/stakeholder satisfaction by decreasing the likelihood of project failure, reducing waste and increasing the efficiency in projects and allowing the necessary flexibility to adapt for unplanned events. Prince2 is fast becoming a prerequisite for project management positions and it is the standard project management recognition in the UK.
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Making our Towns More Sustainable
18th July 2010

Perit Vincent Magri identifies people‘s attitudes as one of the main reasons why sustainable initiatives take so long to be undertaken. In an article published by The Sunday Times of Malta newspaper, he argues that whatever one’s background and field of operation, actions can always be sustainable. Local Councils, being the administrative units close to the individual person, are in a unique position to promote a bottom-up approach. Image by Clemson University. The full article can be viewed by clicking here.
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Cultural Visit to The Silent City

3rd July 2010

As we start the second part of the year, the activities marking the 35th year of operation of the Practice continued this month with a visit to the old capital city of Malta – Mdina. MMP staff visited Palazzo Falson, better known as “The Norman House”, and could admire the architecture of the house together with the various collections inside. Across the street, the group also toured the recently restored Carmelite priory, which included a concert of Baroque music delivered by Lucie Kucharova on the cello and voice by Ken Scicluna. __________________________________________________________________________________________

Structure Planning and Spatial Planning
27th June 2010

Perit Vincent Magri was one of the main speakers during this seminar organised by the Chamber of Architects and Civil Engineers in collaboration with the Malta Chamber of Planners. This seminar addressed the pros and cons of the two planning systems under review, as part of the overall reform being undertaken in the Maltese Islands by the Government of Malta. The address by Perit Magri highlighted the issue of implementation and roll-on of the Structure Planning system, which were lacking during the past twenty years. He also stressed the importance of the geographic shift in Spatial Plans and the integration of the concept of Sustainability in their preparation.
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GASCO Energy Ltd. plant gets planning approval
27th May 2010

The relocation of the GASCO Energy Ltd. plant from Qajjenza to Benghisa has been approved by the Malta Environment & Planning Authority. MMP is the architectural firm responsible for this project. The application process involved intense negotiation with the MEPA, including the submission of a revised EIA by the applicant. The project will include a state-of-the-art Liquified Petroleum Gas plant with a storage capacity of 4,500T of LPG, both located in a quarry at the southernmost tip of Malta. The project includes bulk storage tanks, cylinder and road tanker filling facilities and an administration block among others. Perit Vincent Magri represented MMP on behalf of GASCO Energy Ltd. at the MEPA Board sitting.
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MCAST Campus Master Plan gets planning approval
6th May 2010

The Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology campus Master Plan has been approved by the Malta Environment & Planning Authority. This plan was coordinated by MMP and prepared in collaboration with a number of local and foreign professional service firms, which included BDP of the UK and Operon MTS of Malta. It includes the centralisation of most of the MCAST Institutes to one location. A Traffic Impact Statement (including a Green Transport Plan) and an Environmental Impact Statement were carried out as part of the assessment process. Apart from the Master Plan, MMP was also responsible for negotiating with the MEPA on behalf of the Client in order for this Outline Development Permit application to be approved by the MEPA Board.
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Tree Planting Activity
24th April 2010

The latest activity related to the celebrations marking the 35th year of operation of the Practice involved a contribution towards improving the environment.
A visit was organised to the Delimara National Park on the southeastern coast of Malta. During this activity, MMP employees admired the beautiful coastal scenery at this location and appreciated better Nature Trust’s efforts to protect this zone.
In a symbolic gesture MMP contributed towards this end through the planting of a number of endemic trees in the area
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Open Day at MMP
12th March 2010

As part of the ongoing calendar of events marking the 35 years of operation of the Practice, an Open Day was organised at our offices in Ta’ Xbiex. The full day programme included organised visits by some special interest groups. These visits involved final year students of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Malta, students from the Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology, Non-Governmental Organisations and senior staff at the Malta Environment and Planning Authority. Participants were welcomed by Perit Stephen Mangion and then were given a guided tour around the offices. They had the opportunity to see the office in operation and to ask questions about both procedural and technical issues. The tours were followed by dedicated presentations and discussions.
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MMP holds its Annual General Meeting
29th January 2010

This annual appointment initiated the calendar of events marking the 35 years of operations for the Practice. The programme included a review of what happened over the past year, together with an analysis of work plans for the next year. A healthy debate about the Practice is seen as an essential way to stock take the situation. As has become customary, this year the AGM was again held at one of the main hotels in Sliema. Perit Stephen Mangion facilitated the session. Important aspects related to the impact of the prevailing global economic situation, analysis of current and new projects, and continuous improvement.
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2010 – Celebrating 35 Years of Service
15th January 2010

This year the practice Mangion, Mangion and Partners is celebrating its thirty fifth year of quality service to its clients. This makes it the longest established architectural practice in Malta which is still in operation. It is the intention of the Partners to extend this record and continue with the success. To mark such an occasion, a number of activities have been planned throughout this year, involving educational, social, charitable activities. Members of staff will be participating and some activities will also be open to selected members of the general public.
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