Villa Lauri, Neoclassical townhouse in Birkirkara, Malta
Villa Lauri spans four floors with a large front terrace and neoclassical columns that define its architectural character of the 1940s period.
The building, completed in 1945, transformed from a private residence into a shelter operated by Franciscan friars to support homeless individuals in 1981.
The Blessed Nazju Falzon Chapel, established within Villa Lauri in 2001, represents the religious connection between the Franciscan community and social services.
The property currently undergoes renovations to accommodate Gozitan university students and relatives of patients, with new installations including lifts and kitchen facilities.
The structure maintains its original facade while the interior spaces have adapted through multiple transformations to serve various social welfare purposes.
Location: Birkirkara
Inception: 1945
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 4
GPS coordinates: 35.89647,14.46658
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:11
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