Friday, 4 November 2016

20/10/2016 - Talk by Jonathan Borg the archaeologist about the history of Valletta


We covered various points in the history of Valletta many of which I had forgotten or had never new some elements can definitely be implemented in the projection. I also created a list of some important features that we could build off.

Important People
  • Pinto - Architect
  • Gilormu Cassar - Architect
  • Harrison and Habbard - Architect
  • Grand Masters
  • Knights of saint John
  • Norman Foster
  • Im Pei
Art Styles
  • Baroque
  • Medieval
  • Neoclassicism
  • Art Deco
  • Art Nouveau
  • Eclectic
  • Post-Modern
  • Flamboyent
One Sentence Points
  • “The City Is Alive”
  • “The City Needs to Adapt”
  • “Valletta is a world heritage site”
  • “Valletta is Unique”
  • “Valletta is Vulnerable”
  • “Building Represents Life”
  • “Don't Study the Old, Study the Past”  
  • “A city without water is a dead City”
Important places
  • The Gates
  • Biblioteka
  • Cathedral
  • Il palazzo ferrero
  • Pjazzez
  • Harbour
  • Victoria Gate
  • Evans Building
  • Mandragg
  • Strada Merkanti
  • Palazzo Spinola
Important times
  • Knights of saints john
  • 2nd World war
  • Late Renaissance
  • Modern times
Architectural Elements
  • Houses
  • Places
  • Niches
  • Fountains
  • Churches
  • Shop Fronts
  • Letter Boxes
  • Telephone Booth

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