Malta took part in the annual ArchiDays seminar, organized by the Association of Engineers and Architects of the Republic of San Marino, which this year marked its 30th anniversary of legal recognition.
On this significant occasion, the Malta Chamber of Engineers was invited to join celebrations alongside delegations from other European microstates, including Andorra and Liechtenstein. Malta’s delegation, the largest and the only one representing an EU member state, played a leading role in the seminar’s discussions.
The Chamber of Engineers was represented by its president, Dr. Ing. Bonnie Attard, and international affairs secretary, Ing. Ryan Grixti. The event provided each nation the opportunity to share perspectives on the evolution, challenges, and future of engineering and architectural professions in small states.
Malta’s representatives contributed insights into maintaining professional development while safeguarding quality and ethics. Discussions focused heavily on legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to small nations modernizing their sectors without compromising standards.
A key milestone of the seminar was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Malta, San Marino, and Andorra. The agreement aims to foster closer collaboration between the respective professional bodies, encourage exchange programs, and support joint initiatives in continuing professional education.
The MoU was signed on Malta’s behalf by representatives of the Chamber of Engineers and the Kamra tal-Periti. The latter was represented by its president, Perit Andre Pizzuto, and vice president, Perit Matias Camilleri De Marco.
Distinguished speakers at the event included San Marino’s Secretary of State, Hon. Matteo Ciacci; renowned structural engineer Maurizio Milan; and Carlo Piano, journalist and son of the celebrated architect Renzo Piano. Their presentations showcased landmark projects such as the San Nicola Stadium in Bari, the Basilica of San Pio, the Science Museum in Trento, a hospital in Entebbe (Uganda), and the new Bovisa campus at the Politecnico di Milano.
The seminar concluded with a book signing by Milan for his recent work, Affinità strutturali. Una vita tra progetti e cantieri con Renzo Piano, adding a cultural and reflective end to the event.
ArchiDays 2025 not only celebrated San Marino’s professional legacy but also reinforced the growing collaboration between microstates aiming to elevate engineering and architecture across Europe.
