Perit Matthew James Mercieca

Perit Matthew James Mercieca

Architect & Civil Engineer

MJM|DA

Matthew J. Mercieca is the founder and CEO of MJM|DA, a multidisciplinary architectural and engineering practice based in Malta. An architect by profession, he has spent over two decades designing projects that integrate architecture, engineering, interiors and project management through the practice’s philosophy of “Architecture as One.” His work has received national recognition, including the Kamra tal-Periti Premju Galizia Award and the Din l-Art Ħelwa Prix d’Honneur.

Beyond professional practice, Mercieca has a longstanding interest in the relationship between architecture, art, culture and human experience, exploring how the built environment shapes memory, identity and emotion. He also writes poetry, drawing on architecture, philosophy and lived experience to explore themes of time, place and the human condition.

Contributions by Perit Matthew James Mercieca

Yitaku Asks

Yitaku Asks

How do permit irregularities affect a property's value in Malta?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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How do you check a property's planning history before you buy?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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Permit, sanction, or development application — what is the difference?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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What can you refurbish without planning permission in Malta?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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When does a renovation need planning permission in Malta?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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Why do planning applications take so long in Malta?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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What architectural mistake ruins the experience of living in a home?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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What are the most common defects in Maltese buildings?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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What's the most expensive mistake buyers make?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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What's the difference between a property that photographs well and one that lives well?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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What does an architect see in a property that a buyer misses?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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What should you look for in a property before you sign anything?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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What should buyers be suspicious of during a property viewing?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design
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Why do two apartments in the same building feel completely different?

Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer

Building & Design