Matias Camilleri de Marco

Junior Partner at Paul Camilleri & Associates, Malta

Matias Camilleri de Marco

Junior Partner at Paul Camilleri & Associates, Malta

Biography

ABOUT

Matias Camilleri de Marco is a Maltese architect and vice president of the Kamra tal-Periti. He leads a multidisciplinary studio engaged in a wide range of projects, from residential and commercial developments to large-scale office and tourism-related buildings. While his portfolio is diverse, he thrives in the fields of tourism, hospitality, and the adaptive reuse of existing buildings, where design challenges intersect with cultural heritage and visitor experience. Matias is also active in architectural policy and champions a design-led, contextually rooted approach to sustainable development.

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE OFFICE

Paul Camilleri & Associates (PCA) is a multidisciplinary architectural and civil engineering practice led by a father-and-son duo, whose collaborative dynamic is a key strength of the studio. The firm combines design excellence with structural expertise, offering integrated solutions for complex projects. PCA has played a leading role in large-scale developments such as the SmartCity office buildings, while also specialising in the restoration and adaptive reuse of buildings within Valletta’s historic core. With a balanced portfolio ranging from contemporary commercial spaces to boutique hospitality projects, PCA is committed to delivering contextually grounded and technically robust architecture.

AWARDS OF THE OFFICE

Winning design by invitation for the ‘Medina Towers’ Tripoli,
The overall Silver Medal for all categories in the 2010 Award cheme
Prix d’Honneur in the category for the Conservation and Re-use of old buildings was awarded unanimously for the superb conservation and reuse of the Lombard Bank Annexe to Palazzo Spinola in Frederic Street, Valletta with the project by Paul Camilleri & Associates

PROJECTS TO BE PRESENTED DURING THE EVENT

Project #1: Kunvent Santu Wistin

Project #1 Category: Culture. Heritage, Adaptive. Retrofit, Sport. Civic and Community

Start year: 15.02.2020

The restoration of Kunvent Santu Wistin in Valletta was a project of deep professional and personal significance for our firm, Paul Camilleri & Associates. Beyond the careful conservation of historical features, the project introduced key accessibility upgrades—including a new lift and connecting bridges—ensuring the convent remains a vital space for culture and community. It was also an adaptive reuse project that evolved into an active archaeological site following the discovery of remnants of one of Valletta’s earliest churches, attributed to Girolamo Cassar. The intervention also enabled the repurposing of internal spaces to house three distinct museums dedicated to paintings, historical documents, and religious artifacts. This sensitive transformation reflects PCA’s enduring commitment to preserving Malta’s architectural heritage while designing for future generations. The presence of President Myriam Spiteri Debono at the inauguration underscored the national importance of this work.