Residential Architect Malta

Mark Arrigo is a residential architect based in Malta, designing houses, maisonettes, apartments and family homes across the island. Whether you’re building from scratch, extending an existing property, or reworking a home that no longer fits how you live, our studio provides architectural design that’s thoughtful, well-built, and genuinely livable — not just visually striking.

As part of MA Architects Group, we bring the technical depth of an established Maltese practice to every residential project, while keeping the process personal and directly led by Mark Arrigo.

Architecture for the Way You Actually Live

Residential architecture succeeds or fails on the details most people never think to ask about: how morning light moves through a kitchen, how a staircase affects the flow of a home, how a family of four actually uses a living room versus how it looks in a render. Our residential design process starts with how you live — daily routines, family size, how you entertain, how much privacy you need from the street — and builds the architecture around that reality.

This is a different starting point from luxury or showcase architecture. A residential home needs to work every single day, for years, not just photograph well on completion.

What a Residential Architect in Malta Handles

Design and space planning — working out how rooms, circulation, and outdoor space fit together on your specific plot
Planning permit management — navigating Malta’s planning authority requirements so your project can legally proceed
Technical drawings and specifications — the detailed documentation contractors need to build accurately
Material and finish selection — practical, durable choices that also suit your taste and budget
On-site consultancy — staying involved through construction to make sure the built result matches the design

New Builds, Renovations & Extensions

We work across the full range of residential project types in Malta:

New-build houses and maisonettes — designed from an empty plot or shell
Full renovations — reworking an existing property’s layout, structure, and finishes
Extensions and additions — adding a floor, room, or outdoor living space to a property that’s outgrown its current footprint
Apartment interiors — space planning and design within Malta’s growing apartment and townhouse market

Featured Residential Projects in Malta

Maisonette Interior Design — Malta. A full interior renovation reworking layout, light, and material palette within an existing maisonette structure.
Studio Style — St Julians, Malta. A residential project balancing compact urban living with considered, high-quality finishes.
Country Comfort — Malta. A residential design project centered on comfortable, family-oriented living in a countryside setting.

(Link each project name to its dedicated case-study page once built.)

Who This Service Is For

Homeowners in Malta planning a new house or maisonette
Families looking to renovate or extend a property they’ve outgrown
Buyers of older Maltese properties who need a full internal rework
Apartment or townhouse owners wanting proper space planning rather than a decorator-led fit-out

The Process: From First Conversation to Handover

Concept Creation — Site visit, brief discussion, and initial design direction based on how you’ll use the home.
Architectural Design — Detailed drawings, permit submission, and material/finish decisions.
Consultancy — Support through construction to keep the build aligned with the design.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the process of hiring a residential architect in Malta? It typically starts with a site visit and initial consultation to understand the brief, followed by concept design, detailed architectural drawings, planning permit submission, and ongoing consultancy through construction.

Do I need an architect for a renovation, or only for new builds? Yes — most renovations in Malta involving structural changes, layout alterations, or extensions require both architectural design and planning permission, not just a contractor.

How much does residential architecture cost in Malta? Costs depend on the scope of the project — a full new-build house involves significantly more design and consultancy work than a single-room renovation. Contact Mark Arrigo directly for a project-specific estimate.

What permits are required for residential projects in Malta? Most new builds, extensions, and structural renovations in Malta require planning permission from the relevant planning authority. Our studio manages this process as part of the architectural design service.

Can you help if I’ve already bought a property and need to redesign the interior? Yes. We regularly take on full interior reworks of existing properties, including layout changes, structural adjustments, and finish selection.

How long does a typical residential project take? Timelines vary by scope — a renovation can take several months, while a new-build house typically takes a year or more from concept through planning approval to completion.

Start Your Residential Project

If you’re planning a new home, renovation, or extension in Malta, get in touch with our team to discuss your project.

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