Born and raised in Birgu, Chris Briffa (1974) set up his architectural studio in Valletta in 2004, aged 30. Since then, the studio has become synonymous with skilful design concerned with proportion, material and detail, flawlessly merging the historical with the new, and integrating passive-energy design concerns with bold elegance. The studio’s design projects range from original product design to revisiting traditional artefacts and new builds, often blurring the line between art and architecture.

Besides overseeing hospitality, residential and public projects locally, the award-winning studio is currently engaged with a number of international projects, and is committed to its involvement in the organisation of workshops and exhibitions aimed at raising design awareness across Malta and Gozo. 

Chris studied at Virginia Tech (USA) and Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and is a graduate of the University of Malta, where he has since tutored hundreds of students within the Faculty of the Built Environment. He currently resides in Valletta with his wife Hanna and their three children.