The Gozo Museum of Archeology

The Gozo Museum of Archaeology is more than a structure; it is a layered narrative of excavation, preservation and reinvention.

Set above a rediscovered Roman or Punic-era quarry, the museum brings history and contemporary vision into dialogue. Every element, from its exposed foundations to the striking ‘sundial’ annex, contributes to the story of a site shaped by time, memory and renewal.

Bureau 105 was entrusted with the structural engineering of this transformation. Beyond securing the museum within fragile rock formations, our work helped shape how visitors experience the space. The structural interventions were designed not only for integrity, but to frame moments of contrast: light and shadow, mass and openness, past and present.

Whether stabilising historic walls or introducing concrete Vierendeel girders for uninterrupted spans, each decision supports the museum’s role as a living cultural space. Architecture is not static; it is a medium through which history, identity and experience unfold.

Testimonial: "Working with Perit Jeanette Muñoz Abela and Bureau 105 was a seamless and inspiring collaboration. Their role in the Gozo Museum went beyond structural engineering; it was about shaping how the space is experienced. Navigating the complexity of an archaeological site, Bureau 105 delivered engineering solutions that secured the museum’s structural integrity while enhancing its architectural dialogue between past and present. Their professionalism, inventive approach and attention to detail made a significant impact on the project." — Chrisotpher Micallef - Partner at NIDUM

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Client: Ministry for Gozo and Planning, Heritage Malta.
Creative Direction: Jeanette Muñoz Abela
Lead Engineer: Jeanette Muñoz Abela
Junior Engineer: Nicholas Said
Lead Architects: Nidum
Discipline: Civil and Structural Engineering