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What a stunner! Maltese philanthropist Bjorn Formosa makes design statement with Dar Bjorn project
Such design greatly betters the living conditions of its residents.

Emma Galea

In a series of photos published by X,Y,Z, Architecture & Design one can get a glimpse of the truly stunning design finish that can be found within Dar Bjorn.

The house, which houses and aims to improve the lives of those who have ALS, MS and other neurological conditions has truly been giving said residents a better quality of life with its elegant designer finishes.

The space itself was formerly 700sqm of unused industrial space and thanks to work of X,Y,Z, Architecture & Design together Bjorn and Maria (Dar Bjorn’s founders), it has been turned into quite an amazing living space.

It has complex service installations and cutting-edge finishes which can all be observed from the photos showing the main communal spaces and the rooms of the residents.

Even the chapel/praying space is one of the modern and unique church spaces in the country.

The designers and architects aims were to “link the indoor and outdoor spaces, visually and physically - from basement level to the top floor”. In fact, the house has many apertures and large internal lights shafts.

“The feedback received by residents, relatives, employees and visitors has been very positive”, X,Y,Z, Architecture & Design revealed.

They were entrusted with an incredible amount of responsibility and they have done an impressive job. 

19th October 2023


Emma Galea
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Emma Galea
Emma is a Gozitan writer who loves all things related to English literature and history. When not busy studying or writing you will either find her immersed in a fictional book or at the cinema trying to watch as many films as she possibly can!

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