Architecture XV
Architects and Heritage Conservation · 57/27 Marina Court, Abate Rigord Street, Ta' Xbiex, Malta
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Architecture XV is a firm of warranted architects at Marina Court on Abate Rigord Street in Ta' Xbiex, Malta. It combines architecture with structural engineering and has a strong record in heritage rehabilitation, restoration and planning applications for residential, commercial and church projects. Send your brief through the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass it to the firm.
Architecture XV is a firm of warranted architects set up in Ta' Xbiex, the quiet marina district between Gżira and Msida. The practice joins architectural design with structural engineering, and it pairs both with a deep interest in architectural heritage. It is one of the practices in our directory of architects in Malta.
The firm's stated aim is to deliver architectural services that add value for clients. It does so through teamwork and a professional outlook, joining its architectural values, its respect for heritage and its curiosity about new ideas to answer what each client expects.
The partners and the team
Two founding partners lead the studio. Duncan Polidano specialises in structural design and project management, and holds a master's degree in structural and bridge engineering from the University of Surrey. He has worked on a number of landmark schemes in Malta, along with residential, commercial, infrastructure and hospitality commissions, and steers major projects from feasibility to execution.
Edward Said specialises in masonry building conservation, with a master's degree in the preservation of historic gardens and cultural landscapes from the University of Bath. As lead consultant in heritage, he has worked on several high-profile rehabilitation projects and many listed monuments across the Maltese Islands, and he has published papers on local architectural history. Martina Azzopardi, a junior partner and warranted perit since soon after graduating in 2014, manages small and medium projects.
The wider team includes architects, graduate architects and structural engineers, many of them with master's degrees in architecture and conservation, plus an office administrator who handles day-to-day business and the studio premises. Several members are particularly interested in heritage, restoration and the rehabilitation of historic buildings.
Heritage, restoration and new build
The portfolio is organised by type: churches, commercial, heritage, industrial, new build, residential, restoration, structural alterations and urban design, plus projects still in progress or at concept stage. Examples include a courtyard house, a garden house, a retirement home, a palazzino in Sliema, a villa, a facade in Lija, a stoneworks factory, a drive-thru restaurant, a bakery interior, a meditation garden, farmhouses and a parish church and chapels.
That mix suits Malta, where historic fabric and new development sit side by side. The photographs on this page range from carved limestone balconies and a small rural chapel to modern apartment blocks and visualisations of future schemes. For an overview of the history behind such buildings, see our guide to the Knights of Malta, our Valletta guide and our Mdina guide to the walled town.
Churches and chapels are a recurring theme, so it is worth visiting St John's Co-Cathedral to see what Maltese craftsmanship in stone can achieve, and the fortified harbour towns in our Three Cities guide to see how defensive architecture shaped the coast.
Joining or collaborating with the firm
The studio is open about wanting to meet talented people. It invites experienced architects and students working towards a degree to send a portfolio, and it also welcomes collaboration on upcoming projects. Roles it describes include a structural engineering perit or architect, who should be comfortable with reinforced concrete, masonry and structural steelwork, and a draughtsperson or architect's assistant who knows AutoCAD and other 2D and 3D drawing tools and has experience with Planning Authority applications and property surveys.
This matters to clients because it shows how the office is organised: drawings, structural detailing and planning submissions are all prepared in house, with property surveys part of the skill set the studio looks for.
Planning applications, valuations and working with the firm
Team members handle planning applications and then follow them through to execution on site, and some also carry out property valuations. The studio steers heritage jobs from concept stage to procurement and implementation, liaising with the various stakeholders involved.
The firm is based at Marina Court on Abate Rigord Street. If you are buying or restoring a home as part of a move from the UK, our Malta relocation guide explains the practical side, with background in about Malta. A trip to meet an architect can also include some sightseeing, and our list of things to do in Malta is a good place to start.
To describe your project, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the firm.
Questions about Architecture XV
What does Architecture XV do?
It is a firm of warranted architects offering architectural design and structural engineering. It has particular strength in heritage work, restoration and the rehabilitation of historic buildings, as well as planning applications.
Where is the firm located?
The office is at 57/27 Marina Court on Abate Rigord Street in Ta' Xbiex, Malta. The website includes a directions link, and it does not publish opening hours.
What types of project does the firm handle?
The portfolio spans churches, commercial, heritage, industrial, new build, residential, restoration, structural alterations and urban design, from private homes and a retirement home to a stoneworks factory and chapels.
Does the firm work on listed or historic buildings?
Yes. Founding partner Edward Said is lead consultant in heritage and has worked on many listed monuments and rehabilitation projects across the Maltese Islands, supported by architects who focus on conservation.
Can the firm handle structural engineering as well as design?
Yes. Founding partner Duncan Polidano specialises in structural design and project management, and the team includes structural engineers, so design and structural work can be handled within one office.
How do I contact Architecture XV from the UK?
Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page. Describe your property, plot or idea and we will pass your message to the firm so that the team can reply to you directly.
Practical information
Architecture XV is at 57/27 Marina Court, Abate Rigord Street, Ta' Xbiex, Malta. The website does not publish opening hours or fees, and it offers a directions link for visitors. The firm also welcomes applications from architects and students who wish to join or collaborate. To discuss your own project, use the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the firm.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Architecture XV website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.