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The Domvs Romana
in Rabat has undergone a complete reinterpretation and restoration
process that focused on the domestic use of the building. The
primary objective is to highlight the authentic elements of
the ruins as well as the collection it exhibits and not the
reconstructed building. This will just offer the ideal backdrop
and setting for the collection.
Some of the works that had been carried out for this project
included the new installation of all utilities and services,
the monitoring of environmental conditions of the site, and
the conservation of the mosaics. All wooden external apertures
were replaced anew in view of keeping the aesthetics created
by architect Galizia in the early twentieth century. The structure
was cleaned out of all debris and from old plumbing and electricity.
A new low voltage electrical system was installed within the
exhibition areas. This will allow for the control of the light
lux levels on all exhibits, which were conserved and presented
within climate controlled showcases constructed out of non-toxic
material in order to ensure the long-term conservation of
the artefacts. A low level structure was erected upon the
roof reflecting the perimeter of the courtyard in view of
ensuring that no rain and light infiltration will occur upon
the courtyard central mosaic.
The project also focused on the consolidation and integration
of the external archaeological site to the visitor centre,
including the design of ancillary services. These would feature
at the back of the site overlooking the ancient backdrop of
the Mtarfa valley that would also provide the link to the
other rural archaeological sites in the vicinity.
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