Reg.Nr. M/X/1-1979

Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta

Restoration of the Infirmary of the Knights of St.John of Jerusalem and conversion to the "Mediterranean Conference Centre", with several assembly halls which also serve as cultural venue and exhibition centre as well as a restaurant and the necessary administration offices. A ...
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Project details

Title:Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
Entr. year: 1979
Result:Diploma
Country: Malta
Town: Valletta
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Medical building/facility
Former use:Infirmary, hospital
Actual use:Conference centre
Built: 16th century
The Jury's citation: "For the superb restoration of the Sacred Infirmary of the Knights of St.John of Jerusalem and its adaptation for use as a Mediterranean Conference Centre"
GPS:35°53'26.6"N 14°29'26.5"E
Web, Links:

www.mcc.com.mt/

Description:
Restoration of the Infirmary of the Knights of St.John of Jerusalem and conversion to the "Mediterranean Conference Centre", with several assembly halls which also serve as cultural venue and exhibition centre as well as a restaurant and the necessary administration offices. A new steel roof was built over the main hall, lots of restoration work and rebuilding was done in a very short time to house the first conference. Modern installations for acoustic etc. had to be installed.