Architect Turns Small Abandoned Apartment into Bright, Character-Filled Home, Malta 60sqm/645sqft

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Built in the 1950s as a post-war infill block, this once vacant top floor flat in the Maltese city of Cospicua is now home to architect Lucia Calleja. Original character and features, such as coloured cement tiles, tall windows, and stone walls, provided the perfect foundation for a sensitive, light-touch renovation. By widening doorways and removing unnecessary partitions, Calleja transformed dark, narrow rooms into a one continuous open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. A bespoke oak-fronted kitchen extends towards newly lowered windowsills, with views of the historic streets below. Built-in storage, a compact breakfast bar, and reclaimed mid-century pieces bring warmth and practicality without overwhelming the space. A concealed oak-veneered door hides the bathroom and overhead storage, while a small balcony, reinstated with its original railing, provides the perfect spot for morning coffee overlooking the harbour.

00:00-00:56 Introduction
00:56-01:26 Location
01:26-03:10 Floor Plan
03:10-04:51 Kitchen
04:51-05:52 Dining Area
05:52-07:29 Living Area
07:29-08:36 Bathroom
08:36-09:53 Bedroom
09:53-10:49 Conclusion

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Ep 244
Project Name: Flat 5
Architect: Lucia Calleja
https://www.instagram.com/_lucia.calleja/

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer & Editor: Sebby T
Music: Artlist.io
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