A marina, retail, residential, hotel and food spaces
Status:
Concept design.
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Malta’s most historically important harbour
A comprehensive regeneration masterplan developed by Chapman Taylor, which draws on our proven track record in delivering major waterfront and urban regeneration projects.
Employment opportunities and growth
The masterplan seeks to transform the Grand Harbour into a world-class waterfront destination that protects Malta’s rich heritage while driving sustainable growth, creating new employment opportunities and supporting year-round tourism.
Heritage, revival and opportunity
The plan seeks to open the waterfront to the public through a series of new public spaces, including a people’s marina, retail, residential, hotel, food, and curated market spaces, improved ferry connections, and enhanced pedestrian access.
Sustainability is central to the vision
Sustainability and long-term resilience are central to the vision. Valletta is already one of the world’s most enduring and sustainable cities, having evolved successfully over centuries. The challenge lies in ensuring that new interventions strengthen durability and long-term value while fully respecting the city’s heritage.
The Grand Harbour revival plan is anticipated to be delivered over the next 25 years
Adrian Griffiths
(BA (Hons) Dip Arch RIBA MA Urban Design FRSA)
Group Board Director, UK
Adrian joined Chapman Taylor in 1986 and was promoted to the Group Board in 1998. As an architect and urban design specialist, he is recognised internationally for his expertise in the masterplanning of major complex mixed-use developments which are key drivers in the regeneration of our town and city centres.
Adrian is conscious of the fact that the developments we build today create the societies of tomorrow, recognising the responsibility the profession has in influencing the quality of people’s lives. He regularly speaks at conferences and prepares papers which promote the benefits of mixed-use developments as a sustainable model for the long term. Adrian leads the Concept Design Team in the UK.
Adrian entra a far parte di Chapman Taylor nel 1986 e si unisce al Main Board nel 1998. Come architetto e specialista in progettazione urbanistica, è conosciuto a livello internazionale per la sua esperienza nei masterplan di grandi complessi multi-funzionali, che sono i principali autori nella rigenerazione dei nostri centri urbani.
Adrian è consapevole del fatto che le zone di sviluppo urbano che oggi costruiamo creano le società di domani, riconoscendo la responsabilità che la professione ha nell'influenzare la qualità della vita delle persone. Adrian partecipa abitualmente a conferenze e scrive articoli che promuovono i benefici degli spazi multifunzionali come modello sostenibile a lungo termine. Adrian guida il Concept Design Team nel Regno Unito.
Adrian kam 1986 zu Chapman Taylor und wurde 1998 ins Main Board befördert. Als Architekt und Urban Design-Spezialist ist er international anerkannt für seine Expertise in der Masterplanung von komplexen Mischbebauungsvorhaben, die Schlüsselfaktoren bei der Regeneration unserer Stadt- und Ortszentren sind.
Adrian ist sich der Tatsache bewusst, dass die Bauvorhaben, die wir heute umsetzen, die Gesellschaft von morgen bilden und ist sich der Verantwortung unseres Berufs als Einfluss auf die Lebensqualität der Menschen bewusst. Er spricht auf Konferenzen und schreibt Abhandlungen über die Vorteile von Mischbebauungsvorhaben als langfristig nachhaltiges Modell. Adrian leitet das Konzept-Design-Team in Großbritannien.
Daniel joined Chapman Taylor in 2017 as an Associate Director and was promoted to Director in 2025. He is a key member of our UK concept design team. A creative and innovative designer, he specialises in turning a client’s vision into a successful project.
Daniel has over 20 years’ experience as an architect in the UK and overseas, eight of these spent working in the luxury residential and hospitality sectors and on a number of sensitive urban and historical sites.
He also has experience in coordinating teams for large-scale mixed-use projects in the Middle East, Europe and CIS.
Areas of Expertise:
Concept Design / Mixed-Use / Luxury Hotels / Hotel Resorts / Residential / Listed and sensitive sites
