Heritage @ Risk
At the end of 2021, we saw the very welcome news that Palazzina Vincenti , considered by most architectural experts and those who study the subject to be amongst the best examples of residential Modernist architecture on the Islands, has been temporarily protected . This wonderful building is one of the few examples when the designer and owner are one and the same and thus the normal constraints did not apply, hence the resultant building which has been revered or reviled since its construction. There have been commendations in the past going back at least 2 years. The fact that some action on this was finally taken may signify some change in mentality . .. or the power of social media. Palazzina Vincenti, currently temporarily protected. This brought to mind other buildings which are or merit protection and have not yet been afforded this status. The following is the list of these buildings, which will be amended an updated as necessary. Villino Grech, Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara -