'The Exchange' – St. Julian's
The Exchange is a new Financial and Business Centre at the Mercury House site in St Julian’s. The development incorporates 20,000 m2 of office space in three buildings, the highest being 18 storeys above street level, and 7,500 m2 of retail and leisure space on three levels.
The vision for The Exchange is to become the base for several financial institutions, such as banks, insurance companies, fund managers and advisers including accountancy, audit and legal firms. The site will have five levels of underground parking with over 650 public car parking spaces. There will be a large 2,000 m2 open space with an intimate piazza atmosphere, free access to the public and a domed food court.
After supplying lighting solutions for The Exchange’s sister development – Pender Gardens, Calleja was invited to help with The Exchange’s new Sales and Marketing space in St. Julians.
Working to design specifications supplied by the client, for the inside we recommended Egoluce Ghost trimless, recessed fittings. These luminaires are subordinate to the light they emit and integrate with the gypsium ceilings so effectively that they hardly register as a design feature.
We supplemented these with 3 OMS Pendent fittings that provide economical ambient lighting, assume the role of interesting architectural elements and highlight the sales desk as a focal point of the space. The pendent suspension system allowed us to determine the exact height to hang the luminaire – ensuring optimum glare control.
Outside we used surface liner light fittings by Civic to accent the texture of the mosaic wall and pebble-covered floor.
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About Calleja
Founded in 1925, Calleja pioneered many supply, turnkey and consultancy methods that are now standards in the electrical supplies industry. Partnering with clients, Calleja delivers electrical expertise, resources and products dedicated to enhancing the success of its customers. With a product range of over 13,000 electrical products, representing the industry’s leading brands, all housed in a floor area of over 5000 square metres, the company continues to set the benchmark by which this sector is measured in Malta.
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Key Contacts:
Mr. Stephen Calleja
Tel: (+356) 2144 0341
E-mail: stephen(at)calleja.com.mt