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Lifestyle-led

Interior Design where they focus on design that captures their sustainable spaces because versatility is woven
client’s identity and lifestyle. “Paul and I share
into their design’s fabric. This drives our creation
some unique creative magic,” continues Mr Abela of projects that are an eclectic balance between
Sciberras. “We don’t focus on aesthetics or function our research into the brief’s style and today’s
Art, design, and interiors – strike the right balance
alone; for us, the whole is greater than the sum of expectations and requirements.”
and life rises anew: a home is reborn. Here, Paul
all its parts. Whenever anyone walks through our
Cuschieri and Malcolm Abela Sciberras from design
completed projects, they immediately feel at ease Nowhere is this clearer than in the uniqueness of
studio ‘Rebirth’ share their secrets behind translating
and at home.” Rebirth’s work across projects. “Each design needs
imagination into captivating-yet-functional living
to accommodate the client’s particular lifestyle,
spaces.
“The client is our muse from the start,” adds Mr so even when properties seem similar in structure,
Cuschieri. “Then, we research and dig deeper into the end-products are always completely distinct,”
All humans share the need for shelter. It is a house or
the project’s requirements. Our interiors feel natural explains Mr Abela Sciberras. “We help our clients
apartment’s universal function. But what goes into
within the space available, which is why we often understand their lifestyle and think ahead so money
creating that sanctuary – what it looks like and how
adapt our designs when working on old structures spent today will continue serving them well. My
it feels – is where paths diverge. Self-expression is
to ensure the design merges into the building’s advice? Get to know your designer before starting
nowhere more evident than in the place one calls
envelope.” the project because creating chemistry is essential.
home.
Each project is a unique artistic journey, so enjoy the
Paul Cuschieri (left) & Malcolm Abela Sciberras (right) from An example is Balluta Buildings, Rebirth’s first big company of whoever you choose to work with.”
“Architecture and interior design are not mutually design studio ‘Rebirth’.
exclusive,” begins Paul Cuschieri, designer-architect project – an art-deco property with a brief to restore
it to its former glory and beyond. The team played This is why finding a professional designer is
and co-founder of Rebirth, a Maltese boutique Rebirth is the next chapter along that journey.”
with volumes, materials, sourcing of authentic essential: to create a space that fits the client’s life
interior and furniture design firm. “At Rebirth,
elements, and pushing the limits of joinery detail to and pocket like a glove – and that also adds value
we approach our projects holistically to fuse Rebirth’s co-founder, Malcolm Abela Sciberras, is a
produce a breath-taking result. “We work hands- to the property. “Design done well is a worthwhile
architecture with interiors from the get-go.” born creative. He started at Cuschieri Architects six
on because we’re ultimately artists, and art is never investment as it would enable you to command a
years ago, before joining forces with Mr Cuschieri
static,” remarks Mr Abela Sciberras. “Adaptability better price for your property if you ever came to
Rebirth grew out of Mr Cuschieri’s architectural to bring Rebirth to life three years later. “I’ve always
is crucial, so we investigate solutions thoroughly sell,” concludes Mr Cuschieri.
company, Cuschieri Architects – which itself emerged been a designer,” confides Mr Abela Sciberras.
rather than opting for quick fixes or shortcuts.”
from the renowned engineering experts Camilleri “Even as a child, I’d sketch interiors. I believe that,
To learn how Rebirth can bring your dream home to
& Cuschieri. “I come from a family of engineers, although you can study to perfect your skills, you
so by choosing architecture, I’m the black sheep,” are born an artist.” To this end, Rebirth’s projects revolve around life, visit www.re-birth.uk.
sustainability. “Good designs stand the test of
jokes Mr Cuschieri. “Architecture and interior design
time,” explains Mr Cuschieri. “Timeless interiors are
allow me to explore engineering’s artistic side, and Together, the dynamic duo takes on select projects

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