Casa Bottega is a penthouse apartment located in Valletta , Malta, designed by Chris Briffa Architects in 2019. The building functions as both a architectural practise and domicile, with the lower levels embracing the existing structure and features, and the penthouse being a contemporary counterpart. The penthouse sits on two pre-cast concrete beams, and provides expansive, liberating views of both harbours beyond. The living room doors pack up in a steel-unit, blurring the line between interior and exterior. About Casa Bottega Designing a Multi-Functional Building: Chris Briffa Architects’ Home and Studio Chris Briffa Architects faced a unique challenge: to create a building that could function both as a residential space and an architectural studio. After five years of experimentation and fine-tuning, the structure evolved into a stunning home and studio. The design retained the building’s distinct identities, and accommodated the diverse needs of its occupants,