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AP Valletta

Auberge d'Aragon

AP Valletta is a research-based architecture and design firm located in Malta. Their collaborative, multidisciplinary team intertwines sustainable adaptive reuse strategies with traditional architectural services, working on a vast range of projects. Over the last 30 years, the firm has widened its expertise on projects of varying scale and complexity, in Malta and overseas, and it has been particularly successful in the development of projects located within historical environments.

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Luke Azzopardi Studio

Auberge d'Aragon

Luke Azzopardi’s methodology of fusing together powerful visuals, academic research, and artisanal design is what distinguishes his work as one of Malta’s foremost fashion artists. This translates into the ethos of the maison, a self-sustainable atelier embracing concept-based fashion and beauty. Looking at fashion as an art object, wearable products are presented as results of investigations into art history, and studio events are designed as immersive cultural experiences. The Studio focuses on the idea of timeless elegance and is a proud champion of the slow fashion movement – upholding the highest ethical standards while keeping their environmental impact to a minimum.

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Becky Grech

Auberge d'Aragon

Becky Grech, Bx, is a Maltese shoe designer and industrial design lecturer. She discovered shoemaking in 2013, leading to self-guided learning, apprenticeships, and formal training, including a London course. Dedicated to preserving shoemaking art, Becky’s diverse design reflects her character and constant experimentation. She launched BX Design, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and staying true to oneself. Her work goes beyond creating shoes; she nurtures the craft, shares her knowledge, and researches Malta’s shoemaking history. Her shoes have also won her recognitions, including the Premju Ġieħ l-Artiġjanat Malti 2023 in the Textiles category awarded by the Malta Crafts Foundation.