Who We Are

Structure Studio is a boutique, comprehensive, structural engineering firm based in Malta.

With over 18 years of experience both in Malta and abroad, we provide bespoke solutions for clients and projects in a range of different areas. With a background in both architecture and structural engineering, it was decided to focus on the latter to offer a niche and specialised service to clients. We have worked on projects from vernacular townhouse conversions to prestigious commercial developments including bespoke engineering solutions.

We are committed to developing deep relationships with our clients, designing and engineering innovative structures, and delivering high-quality projects.

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Where we came from

James’s journey as an architect and structural engineer started due to inspiration from his father.

Charlie Mifsud, known as ‘ta’ Marcoqqa’ is a respected Mosti and a renowned tradesman. He started his career as a carpenter before moving into stone masonry and steel fitting. James watched his father become successful and known throughout the country and he looked to him for motivation, guidance, and mentorship.

Design, the creation of structures, and the inclusion of skillfully crafted features and finishes is in James’s blood. This is reflected not only in the passion with which he works, but in the attention to detail, and desire to ensure that clients are happy.

The decision to focus on structural engineering means that all of his skills are channeled into one task. This provides better, smarter, and more efficient outcomes. The bonus is that he can still see things through the lens of an architect meaning he offers a high level of synchronicity and understanding when working with multidisciplinary teams.

Structure Studio was born out of tradition, family, and experience and has evolved to offer modern and effective solutions to Malta’s construction industry.

What we do

With a solid and demonstrable experience in architecture and structural engineering, Structure Studio founder James Mifsud decided it was time for a change.

Following changes in the local industry and increased demand for specialisation, he decided to create Structure Studio.

Structure Studio provides independent, structural engineering services to clients.

Operating within a distinct niche allows the firm to offer non-mainstream solutions and to be a part of truly outstanding projects. Furthermore, our expertise allows architects to realise their aesthetic visions, while the client realises their commercial and operational goals.

We offer the following services:

Engineering Consultancy
Structural, civil, and infrastructure engineering
Detailed design
Building design options and collaboration with architects and designers
Feasibility and economic viability assessments
Valuation of properties in line with Kamra tal-Periti
Energy Performance Certification

Our Projects

At Structure Studio, our buildings is our legacy. Sectors/Industries we have experience in:

Education
Water and Energy
Sport Industry
Residential Development
Hospitality
Extensions and Retrofitting
Maritime Industry
Heritage
Transportation
Offshore
Telecommunication Industry

To find out more about past and current projects Structure Studio has worked on, check out the projects page.

People we've worked with

"KEIRO Architects have teamed up with Structure Studio on multiple occasions and always had excellent results. James is a patient structural engineer who gets the big picture during the initial stages of the project. Structure Studio’s attention to the structural details has proven to be cost savings to our clients and we highly recommend them as a consulting structural engineer team."

Keith Schembri - KEIRO Architects

"Perit James Mifsud performed the functions of Project Manager and Supervising Architect on the ERDF funded University of Malta project for the Construction and Finishing of the new ICT Faculty building , which was built at a cost of Eur 17 Million. This project was completed within a reasonable time frame, within the budgeted estimate and finished to a very good standard and level of quality. Above all, it is serving its purpose very well."

Perit Christopher Spiteri - University of Malta

"James worked with me on a project to convert a historical building into a boutique guesthouse. Through the provision of meticulous justification reports, artistic impressions, and designs, we convinced the planning authority and Superintendent of Heritage that the end product would be of benefit to the existing urban framework. Jame’s work also included the design of a simplified structural intervention that would allow flexibility for any future changes or expansions but yet remained an economical structural solution. It was a pleasure to work with him and I would recommend him without hesitation."

Felix Barbara - Dar Barbara

"James is a very experienced Structural Engineer with many years’ experience. He is meticulous in the detailed planning, analysis scheduling, and listing all necessary works, which contributes greatly to any project’s success. His diligence, experience, and attention to detail make him a critical asset in any project. I would have no hesitation in recommending him as it was a privilege for me that he crossed my path on this project."

Ing. Joseph Mifsud - ESB International

"I have recently worked with James and Structure Studio on a project that was not particularly straightforward; their involvement in the project was very professional, precise, and on time; the design was very efficient, and they were always available both on-site and off-site. Highly satisfied with the collaboration!"

Perit Daniel Scerri

"I have worked with James Mifsud for the past several years mainly on structural design consultancy, structural quality assurance management and finishes. It’s a pleasure to work with professional people and the experience has always been of great service both on large-scale projects as well as individual consultancies. Structure Studio is recommended to anyone seeking a professional consultancy."

Ing. Emann Aquilina

"James and his team at Structure Studio provided a professional, proactive, responsive, and friendly service all the way throughout the project. We can't recommend them highly enough."

Ing. Damien Gatt

"Structure Studio has provided our company with both onsite support and as well as structural calculations for new designs and modification on steel structures. Quality and Timeliness has been ensured on the deliverables of the respective projects by James himself, through his experience and professionalism within the industry."

Motherwell Bridge Industries Ltd.

Meet the people who make this happen!

James Mifsud

James Mifsud is the founder and lead structural engineer at Structure Studio. He graduated from the University of Malta in 2003 and later obtained a Masters in Structural Engineering from the University of Surrey (2009) and later a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Malta (2013).

He has also worked in the UK as a design structural engineer with a leading structural engineering firm entrusted with the 50 St Mary Axe project in London. Spread over nine floors, 50 St Mary Axe is a multipurpose commercial space in the heart of London’s banking and insurance district.

In Malta, James has had the experience of working on some of the country’s most prestigious projects. Working with a local practice, he was responsible for quality assurance and management with the “design and build” contractors entrusted with The Point Shopping Mall complex. The Point is Malta’s largest retail center comprising some 17,000 m2 of retail floor space spread over three floors and includes indoor sports facilities and a full-size football pitch.

James also worked for Pillow Spaceframe Limited where he worked with steel fabrication and detailing. He later worked with the University of Malta Estate and Works Department leading the site team involved in the construction, finishing, and equipping of the ICT Faculty Building. A EUR 14.6 million project, it was funded by the European Regional Development Fund and is a fine example of state-of-the-art design and construction with cutting edge aesthetics.

In addition to this, James has been appointed as an Valuator for the Lands Authority and the Law Courts of Malta. He has created a database of property valuations which has formed a property price index that is continuously updated with each property valuation that is undertaken. He has completed an valuation accreditation course organised by the Kamra tal-Periti.

Having worked on prestigious projects with leading firms both locally and abroad, James wanted something more. In 2014, he started his architectural practice; ARCHIPROJECTNET, an independent consultancy firm that provided services including feasibility studies, architectural design, engineering, and project management.

The practice thrived and ARCHIPROJECTNET was appointed on several multi-million-pound projects including those with the Water and Energy Agency, Transport Malta, SportMalta, and the Foundation for Tomorrow Schools.

While the multidisciplinary practice thrived, James felt that something wasn’t quite right, and so in 2021, he decided to rebrand the practice, pick a niche, and focus on structural engineering. As such, Structure Studio was born.

Maria Grech

Maria Grech is the office administrator at Structure Studio.