PR 08/25 | Kamra tal-Periti announces 4th edition of Premju Galizia and appoints I+A as Artistic Directors

The Council of the Kamra tal-Periti is pleased to announce that the fourth edition of the Premju Emanuele Luigi Galizia (Premju Galizia) will take place in October 2025. This national award scheme recognises excellence across architectural practice, engineering, planning, and design, and is named in honour of one of Malta’s most influential historic figures of the profession.

In a first for the award, the Council has appointed I+A as Artistic Directors for the upcoming edition. The studio will be entrusted with curating the visual identity, event experience, and thematic framing of Premju Galizia 2025, ensuring the programme resonates with both the profession and the wider public.

Premju Galizia 2024 awards ceremony

 

Perit André Pizzuto, President of the Kamra tal-Periti, commented:

“Premju Galizia has matured into an essential instrument for recognising excellence and integrity within our profession. By appointing I+A as Artistic Directors, we are taking a critical step towards expanding the award’s cultural and civic relevance.”

 

Perit Joeaby Vassallo, Director and Co-founder at I+A, stated:

“Premju Galizia is one of the only opportunity for us Periti to be appraised and celebrated by those who understand the real complexity of the our work. It is an immense responsibility to shape this edition with the respect and clarity it deserves. Our goal is to ensure that the profession sees itself in this edition: honestly, intelligently, and with a renewed sense of purpose.”

 

Further details on Premju Galizia 2025 – including submission dates, programme components, and jury composition – will be issued in the coming weeks.

Premju Galizia 2024 President’s Award winner – City of 1000 Gardens – a vision for Marsascala by NIDUM

 

Premju Galizia 2019 President’s Award winner – Reef Villa, Bahrain – by Chris Briffa Architects (Photo: Aldo Amoretti)

 

Premju Galizia 2018 President’s Award winner – San Pawl tat-Targa Villa – by CVC architecture (Photo: Sean Mallia)