The Architectural Practice of Regeneration

Successful urban regeneration requires integrating evolving societal needs with historical layers, ensuring dynamic adaptation while preserving heritage. This study highlights how architectural practices can drive such regeneration by engaging stakeholders and balancing design quality with policy requirements. Through case studies in Valletta's harbors, it demonstrates that regeneration must be contextually grounded, fostering creative processes inherent to urban evolution. The research combines theoretical exploration with aesthetic experimentation, offering a model for sustainable urban development that respects both historical significance and contemporary demands.

Dreyfuss, G., Mifsud, M., & Van Malderen, T. (2013). The Architectural Practice of Regeneration. Sustainability, 5(9), 3895–3905. https://doi.org/10.3390/su5093895