The Verdala Terraces

C&K Architecture

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Completed Projects – Housing (Not for single use)

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Malta

Company Name

C&K Architecture

 

COMPANY COUNTRY:

Malta

ARCHITECTURAL CREDITS

C&K Architecture, SCE Project, Meinhardt Facade

Project Team
Christian Spiteri, Christian Camilleri, Angela Gjurchevska, Orselido Beqiraj, Tania Regueiro
CLIENT OR OWNER NAME:

AX Group

Project Name:
The Verdala Terraces
Project Country:

Malta

Project City:
Rabat
Project Category:
Housing (Not for single use)
Project Area:
24000
Completion Date:
2025-11-28
Project overview

Inspired by distinctive geological formations found in the area, The Verdala Terraces translates the island’s layered limestone strata, natural cavities and carved rock formations into a contemporary architectural language. Strategically shaped volumes maximise facade exposure and outlook, while the landscape extends upwards to create a seamless transition between the natural ridge and urban townscape, blurring the boundary between landscape and architecture, creating a seamless integration.

Project history
An ambition to transform a derelict, singular block into three separate yet interconnected volumes whilst adopting Malta’s geological character as a source of inspiration. This fragmentation creates a dialogue between the town and natural landscape, bridging the earthly and the ethereal. The design language centered around a contemporary, luxurious living experience rooted in its context whilst balancing openness and privacy through layered terraces, vegetation, natural light and framed views. Fine detailing and quality materials have been employed throughout. The development has established a distinctive identity within Malta’s evolving skyline, integrating architecture and landscape while setting a contextually sensitive benchmark for future residential development and contributing positively to the wider community. While the building was officially inaugurated in November 2025 taking 4 years to complete, it had previously taken a combined 10 years of design and permit approvals.