At MED Design, we take pride in supporting and celebrating the achievements of our team. We are delighted to highlight the accomplishment of Karl Farrugia, a valued member of our Architecture team, whose work continues to inspire both within and beyond our office.


Karl Farrugia, Design Architect.

Karl’s Master’s thesis project, “Balluta Bay – connecting land and water,” was awarded the Outstanding Student Project Award 2024 by the MASP Awards. The project addresses the ongoing decline of Balluta Bay—one of Malta’s most active urban coastlines—by proposing a thoughtful and sustainable redesign. His proposal addresses key issues, including limited green spaces, poor pedestrian accessibility, and coastal erosion. Through a sensitive integration of ecological restoration, urban planning, and sustainable development, the project envisions a more livable and resilient coastal environment that can serve as a model for future interventions across Malta.



The awards jury praised the project for its strong analytical foundation, its excellent execution across a complex landscape, and the simple yet masterful introduction of a new bridge bypass. Karl’s engaging visual work and professional presentation further distinguished the project, showcasing a commendable level of craft and design maturity.

Recently, Karl was invited to the Faculty for the Built Environment at the University of Malta to present his award-winning project to current Master’s students. During the session, he discussed his design process, including how he identified the site’s core challenges and the strategies he used to address them. His presentation offered valuable insight and guidance to students developing their own thesis projects.

At MED Design, we strongly encourage our team to remain active contributors to the architectural community, whether through academic engagement, public presentations, or industry events. We are proud of Karl’s achievements and look forward to supporting many more opportunities for our team to share their expertise and passion.

See the project as featured on the MASP Awards website by clicking here.