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SPECIAL FEATURE: MBEOTYA 18
Malta Business Review
last design signed off by Dame Zaha Hadid
herself before her untimely passing in 2015.
Mercury Towers stands to become the most
iconic building in Malta insofar as modern
architecture is concerned.
Many architects are called on to create new
projects that stand as symbols of social
progress – but none delivered as regularly,
as unexpectedly and as spectacularly as Zaha
Hadid. Her successes were so consistent,
she received the highest honours from
civic, academic and professional institutions
across the globe. Her practice remains one
of the world’s most inventive architectural
studios – and has been for almost 40 years.
Currently 950 projects in 44 countries, Zaha
Hadid Architects work at all scales and in
all sectors. They create transformative
cultural, corporate, residential and other
spaces that work in synchronicity with their
surroundings.
Zaha Hadid’s pioneering vision redefined
architecture for the 21st century and
captured imaginations across the globe.
Each of her projects transformed notions of
what can be achieved in concrete, steel, and
glass; combining her unwavering optimism
for the future and belief in the power of
invention with advanced designed, material
and construction innovations.
Their expertise and attention to detail is
second to none and working with them has
been an experience.
MBR: What kind of “tools” do today’s
entrepreneurs want/need, and how is
your company positioning itself to be of
value to this segment?
JP: It’s all about integrity.
MBR: Who has been your greatest
influencer along your entrepreneurial
journey? How did they shape J Portelli
Projects?
JP: My family. They are my motivation to
always be the best I can be.
"I always believed that
success is a consequence
of hard work.
MBR: How do you balance life and work to
remain connected and available for your
loved ones? Any advice for our readers?
JP: Setting realistic deadlines and always
keeping in mind what is truly important.
Building a strong team of people around me
was also pivotal and allowed me to plan my
time successfully. My family are my anchor
and help keep me grounded.
MBR: What is your overall approach to the
real estate market today?
JP: The real estate market is always growing
exponentially. However, there was a
change in the market as of the last ten
years. Customers are now more aware of
quality and value for money investments.
We have always provided excellent returns
to our clients, and that will always remain
the main reason why J Portelli Projects not
only retains its client base, but keeps on
increasing it year on year.
MBR: Hailing from Gozo, Can you tell
us about how you felt when your name
as Directors of J Portelli Projects was
announced as Malta’s Best Land &
Property Entrepreneur of the Year
JP: At times being Gozitan has its limitations
especially when it comes to networking with
the big players in the market, however I never
let this stop me or slow me down. I always
believed that success is a consequence
of hard work. It was a great honour to be
nominated and an even greater honour to
win.
MBR: How significant is it to be recognised
by such prestigious awards and would you
support sponsoring such causes in the
future?
JP: This award is extremely prestigious as
it validates the hard work, passion and
dedication we put into all our projects.
Yes I would support similar causes in the
future especially where it comes to inspiring
budding new architects and the contribution
they will make to our islands’ architectural
future. MBR
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Joseph Portelli, Managing Director , J Portelli Projects and his team at the Malta's Best Entrepreneur Awards of the Year 2018
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