This guesthouse forms part of the Stilla collection and stands alongside the Scattered Hotel in The Three Cities - an effort to quietly reposition the area as a destination that balances stillness with depth. At its centre is Sayonara, a late 19th-century home preserved in full and reimagined as a 120 sqm duplex suite with two bedrooms. A deliberate threshold between past and present is marked by an internal path, which also serves as the entrance. The new façade is layered with mesh to reduce heat gain, enhancing comfort and efficiency.

Set in the lively fabric of St Julian’s, it offers a gentle challenge to global perceptions of Malta, reshaping expectations of what hospitality can be. By staying true to context, using natural materials, and focusing on the human experience, it quietly raises the bar for what it means to host, and to feel truly welcomed.