Mizzi Studio

From sketch to creation – light zooms up to our lenticular paddles and a seed sprouts to life! Our spring section at the Kew Gardens Family Kitchen is all about teaching children and adults the process of food growth. We worked closely with Kew’s team to uncover fun facts about the lifespan of the fruit and vegetables we eat daily.

From sketch to creation – Mizzi Studio is captivated by the splendour of the ‘wood-wide-web’. Our autumnal seating design celebrates mushrooms and their significant role in the mycelium networks within woodlands and forests. We worked closely with Tom Hare to create this warm environment where families can sit, eat and interact with the sculptures.

"I was thrilled to create the giant woven mushrooms in Kews Family Kitchen for Mizzi studio. Its a bold ,brave and thoughtful design. The mushrooms are a perfect fit for Kew ,botanic sculptures woven In plant material , and the scale even gives the adults a sense of the childlike ." Tom Hare

In this zone also lies our stone-baking pizza oven, an ode to children’s love for pizza! Circling its fire-burning stove are a series of differently heighted periscope like tubes. Within each one, a fruit or vegetable is reflected back to children as they look into the tube, helping them to feel closer and more familiar with some of the ingredients that top their beloved pizzas.

From sketch to creation – an engineered timber apple skeleton doubles as an intimate spot for seating. Families can gather together in the cosy core of this beloved fruit, whose design was perfected over time by the Mizzi Studio team, including architectural designer Ashwini Ashokkumar and assistant designer Julia Frendo.

"The Giant Garden was designed to be an immersive learning experience. The larger than life sculptures aim to captivate children's imagination and bring attention to Kew's crucial research on food security. The central seat takes biomimetic references from the False Banana or 'Enset' tree, a food crop in Ethiopia dubbed by Kew researchers as 'the tree against hunger' for its potential to feed 100 million across Africa. The Apple pod shines light on the Crop Wild Relatives project, as well as the importance of sustaining all varieties of one crop for future resilience – another key Kew research project." Ashwini Ashokkumar, Architectural Designer.

From sketch to creation – our botanical hand sanitisation station merges nature with science. Mizzi Studio’s Senior Associate, Matthew Chilton, worked on its playfully bold design, bringing into three-dimension the vision for a space that promoted hygiene, plant education and play.

"The botanical towers highlights the importance of hand washing, with the amazing antibacterial properties of plants and saponins put into focus. The bright blue, laboratory inspired towers reach up at different heights providing access to all ages, whilst seemingly distilling plants essence down into soaps for use." Matthew Chilton, Associate Designer, Mizzi Studio

The story of Mizzi Studio’s Family Kitchen begins with the sun, the rain, and the sea.

Families are drawn inside the restaurant by a radiating LED sun as they walk through the parted mosaic seas and delicately suspended rain clouds. This is the start of nature’s journey. The start of food’s natural cycle. The start of growth, life, and sustenance.

Our new family kitchen for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in southwest London, presents a world of fantasy, featuring a colourful, interactive space educating visitors about the origins of their food. Click the link below to read the full story 👇🏻

Thank you Gadgets for the feature.

https://gadgetsmalta.com/news/royal-botanic-gardens-cafe-designed-by-maltese-firm-recognised-as-sustainable-celebration-of-colour-nature/

Royal Botanic Gardens Café Designed By Maltese Firm Recognised As 'Sustainable Celebration Of Colour & Nature' | Gadgets The award-winning Malta and London-based firm Mizzi Studio, which is led by Jonathan Mizzi, the Maltese-British architect with a passion for futurism,

We looked to the fundamental processes that occur in nature to inform the way we built Kew’s newest family space – a space where food and its provenance is given a central role. In doing so, we were reminded of the wonder that exists in plants, vegetables, fruit, fungi, trees, flowers, seeds, and more. Nature’s ecosystem is a treasure trove of spectacles and sensations.

The new Kew Family Kitchen aims to harness that magic and channel it into an entertaining yet educational space for dining, play, exploration and togetherness. Our work on the Kitchen’s interiors is inspired by the life that grows from our planet’s wondrous four seasons.

Click the link below for more project details. Thank you Wallpaper* magazine for the feature!

https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/kew-gardens-cafe-hok-mizzi-studio-london-uk

New Kew Gardens café is a sustainable celebration of colour and nature HOK and Mizzi Studio unveil the new Kew Gardens café, a playful, colourful composition that nods to nature and sustainability

Nature is our hero and inspiration – there is nothing more important than the relationship we have with nature now, in the present, and the one we must cultivate into the future. This is why we are so honoured and excited to have been working with Kew Gardens – a world leader in botanical research and education – over the past 2 years.

Working with Kew has amplified our studio’s mission to design humanity out of our current crisis. It has also reignited our love for colour, play, fantasy, and the magic of biomorphism! Mizzi Studio’s Family Kitchen interiors is a space that helps to teach both children and adults lessons about nature and food through activity, exploration, and play.

Stay tuned to find out all about Mizzi Studio’s interiors for the new Family Kitchen at the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Thank you Dezeen for the feature! Read more about the project below 👇🏻

https://www.dezeen.com/2022/01/07/family-kitchen-mizzi-studio-kew-gardens-restaurant-charlie-chocolate-factory/

Mizzi Studio draws on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for Kew Gardens restaurant Design practice Mizzi Studio has completed the interiors of Family Kitchen, a kids restaurant in Kew Gardens that is designed to incite the same wonder and magic seen in the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Mizzi Studio updated their info in the about section.

Mizzi Studio is looking for a part-time Studio Administrator to join its vibrant team in Malta.

As a Studio Administrator, the candidate will be expected to provide clerical and administrative support to the team to ensure smooth, effective running of the studio. The ideal candidate would be highly organised, take initiative, and have exceptional people skills.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform general tasks relating to studio administration and studio upkeep;
• Manage and maintain records and reports;
• Greet and direct studio visitors;
• Personal assistance to the Director;
• Arrange appointments, schedule meetings, create agendas, and take minutes when needed;
• Assist in product research and the organisation of events;
• Manage petty cash, invoices, and timesheets whilst liaising with the London Studio and external departments;
• Manage suppliers and deliveries;
• Telephone and enquiry support duties;
• Maintain and order stationery and office supplies;
• Organise travel and accommodation for staff and/or clients when needed.

Requirements:
• Exceptional organisational and numerical skills, with the ability to multitask;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• InDesign and Photoshop skills a bonus;
• Bookkeeping and accounts experience a bonus;
• Customer service skills;
• Excellent in communicating in the English language;
• Tech-savvy;
• Adaptable with the ability to pay attention to detail;
• A firm understanding of the architectural and design industry a bonus.

The position is offered on a part-time basis- 1 to 2 days a week, however, there is the future possibility of it being extended to a full-time role.

Mizzi Studio is a multidisciplinary practice specialising in Bioarchitecture and Biophilic design, dedicated to making the world a better place through inventive, climate-responsive design solutions.
Our mission is to reconnect humanity with the natural world through the universal properties and values of Bioarchitecture and design. Our projects embrace experimentation and see adaptability as a means of mapping out an exciting, resilient, sustainable future. Our offices are based in Valletta and London.

Interested applicants are kindly asked to apply with their CV.

Mizzi Studio is looking for a motivated and talented individual to join its Malta team as an Architecture and Design Intern.

We are looking for someone who will assist the team in all aspects of architectural and design work. The internship will allow the individual to gain experience in developing plans for new structures and redesigning plans for existing structures.

Responsibilities:
• Assist the team with all aspects of architectural and design work;
• Assist in numerous projects relating to buildings, spaces and installations within both the public realm and commercial sector;
• Conducting of research relating to design and construction;
• Maintaining project files;
• Assist in client management.

Requirements:
• A degree or higher in Architecture or Interior Architecture/Design;
• Previous work experience in professional practice considered a bonus;
• Excellent communication, presentation, visualization, and rendering skills;
• Excellent hand drafting skills and 2D technical detailing skills within AutoCAD;
• Knowledge of 3D modelling software with Rhino and Google Sketch Up;
• The ability to develop concept design sketches into sophisticated 3D models and to develop element designs into detailed fit for site or costing purposes;
• Fluent in both written and verbal English;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, Photoshop and InDesign;
• Possess excellent technical understanding and attention to detail.

What Our Studio Offers:
• A paid internship;
• The opportunity to work on a plethora of projects both locally and internationally;
• A hands-on experience in job-running and client management;
• The opportunity to form part of a close-knit, collaborative team;
• The opportunity to engage in a diverse range of projects at different project stages.

Mizzi Studio is a multidisciplinary practice specialising in Bioarchitecture and Biophilic design, dedicated to making the world a better place through inventive, climate-responsive design solutions.

Our mission is to reconnect humanity with the natural world through the universal properties and values of Bioarchitecture and design. Our projects embrace experimentation and see adaptability as a means of mapping out an exciting, resilient, sustainable future. Our offices are based in Valletta and London.

Interested applicants are kindly asked to apply with their CV and Portfolio

Our studio is constantly learning from the richness of Malta’s architectural heritage. For the design of the Canberra House reception, we took influence form the material composition of Valletta, as well as the islands a whole, and selected an elegant natural stone or terrazzo for interior walls and floors. In doing so, we prioritised sustainable sourced and manufactured materials, using responsibly sourced oak for the reception’s cylindrical custom desk.

Accents of brass appear throughout the reception interiors to add textural variety and lustre to the space. Planters and a statement living green wall were introduced to bring contrast to the materiality of the interiors – infusing them with nature-driven textures, colours and scents.

These design drivers follow our team’s longstanding belief that nature-driven spaces, texture and tactile discovery are all things that elevate people’s day-to-day experiences. Like all our projects, the Canberra House reception demonstrates our consistent dedication to material exploration, biophilic qualities, and respect for heritage.

Team Mizzi - Jomarie Mayo, Silvia Zanolini, Ashwini Ashokkumar, Jonathan Mizzi
Contractor- Halmann Vella
Brassware- Anvil & Forge
Photography- Brian Grech
Architects Camilleri architects

Rewilding our Streets - Malta's current local street infrastructure does not allow for safe alternative modes of transportation. Our proposal is to restructure local secondary and tertiary roads to a one way system in order to create a balance between car lanes, cycling and pedestrianised paths.

Adapting to extreme heat - The lanes will be sectioned off by a centre strip of indigenous trees, resulting in a dramatic cooling effect. Tree lined streets can drop average temperatures by 10°C on a hot summer’s day. This will be critical in the years to come during more frequent and more extreme heatwaves due to global warming where heat waves maybe frequently hitting 50°C.

This bold move would not only allow for safe pedestrian and cyclist travel whilst encouraging physical activity, it would also result in benefits to people’s overall mental and physical wellbeing whilst enabling biodiversity to thrive.

Dingli Street, Sliema
High Street Hamrun

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Tree Canopy Line - Our second adaptive green multi-modal infrastructure proposal includes an Elevated Cycling Canopy Line which offers cyclists and e-scooters safe passage whilst protecting them from the elements.

Inspired by nature, the prefabricated modular structure will be be made off site and transplanted on to our side or center strips with minimal disruption to our roads.

It’s Solar Canopy will give clean energy back to the grid whilst rainwater capture will allow us to create a green, pollinating line to clean our air whilst promoting biodiversity. The underside of the roof will be made from sustainably sourced timber.

Would you like more nature on our roads? Drop some 🌳and 🚲 to support!