Casa Bottega is a penthouse apartment located in Valletta, Malta, designed by Chris Briffa Architects in 2019.
The building functions as both a architectural practise and domicile, with the lower levels embracing the existing structure and features, and the penthouse being a contemporary counterpart. The penthouse sits on two pre-cast concrete beams, and provides expansive, liberating views of both harbours beyond. The living room doors pack up in a steel-unit, blurring the line between interior and exterior.

About Casa Bottega
Designing a Multi-Functional Building: Chris Briffa Architects’ Home and Studio
Chris Briffa Architects faced a unique challenge: to create a building that could function both as a residential space and an architectural studio. After five years of experimentation and fine-tuning, the structure evolved into a stunning home and studio. The design retained the building’s distinct identities, and accommodated the diverse needs of its occupants, all while preserving the character of the historic neighborhood in which it stands. Retaining the Old, Embracing the New
The lower levels of the building maintain the existing structure and features, while the penthouse presents a strikingly modern counterpart. The penthouse’s design features contrasting elements, such as soft and hard materials, light and shade, solids and voids. The new extension sits atop two pre-cast concrete beams, which transfer the entire weight o...