Scaling inspiration: Angie The Architect takes her vision global

Award-winning and frequently featured in the press, Angie Sciberras – ‘Angie the Architect’ (ATA) – has shaped the way the iGaming industry works, quite literally. Over the last decade, her studio has become the creative force behind some of the sector’s most recognisable offices, translating brand identities into spaces where just under 2,000 employees focus, collaborate and thrive.

Her track record speaks for itself. ATA Studio has delivered over 32,000sqm of office space across Malta, with projects spanning from 250sqm to 2,400sqm and one newly signed 5,500sqm project that marks one of the largest of its kind on the island.

Relax Gaming, Play’n Go, Betclic, FBM Gaming, Games Global, Unibet, Pragmatic Play, Videoslots, and more – the list of clients reads like a hall of fame of global gaming companies who have trusted Angie and her team to bring their visions to life.

“It’s never just about the walls or the furniture,” Angie says. “It’s about how the people working inside feel – because that’s what drives creativity, performance and belonging.”

Success built on trust

What began with Angie working solo – sketchbook never far from reach, inspiration often striking at 3am – is today a team chosen for their integrity and creativity. Despite its boutique size, the studio has earned a reputation for delivering projects with a polish and depth that rivals much larger firms.

That reputation rests on trust. Today, over two-thirds of ATA Studio’s business comes from referrals. Clients don’t just return; they recommend Angie to their partners, colleagues and sometimes even competitors. In an industry as competitive as iGaming, that simple fact is telling: ATA delivers what it promises.

Reliable. Honest. Ethical. A good brand built on a good name. These are the values Angie has lived by since day one and they remain the foundation of ATA Studio’s reputation today.

Angie’s approach is hands-on and immersive. She’ll spend time in a client’s office, observing how teams use the space before ever putting pen to paper. She notices what others overlook: how light shifts across desks, how sound lingers in a corridor, how an underused corner could be transformed into a place for connection.

“As design architects, we’re trained to see space differently,” she explains. “We don’t just see the surfaces. We see what lies behind them – the wires, the plumbing, the systems in the walls. Understanding all of that allows us to create something that isn’t only beautiful, but practical, durable and ready for the way people actually live and work.”

Offices, homes and beyond

While Angie’s strongest calling card is her portfolio of gaming offices, her expertise extends beyond the industry. One standout example is Dan Europe’s headquarters in Ta’ Xbiex, a historic villa transformed into a modern hub that balances heritage with function.

Closer to home, she also continues to design residential projects in Malta. These homes, often deeply personal renovations, carry the same people-first philosophy as her offices: every space should make daily life not just easier, but more enjoyable. “A home is where life happens and every detail matters,” she says.

Going global

With Malta’s iGaming hub now well established, the natural progression for ATA Studio is international expansion. Many of her clients have grown beyond Malta, opening offices across the globe.

To support them, Angie has partnered with a global design-and-build leader with €130 million turnover and a prestigious portfolio. The collaboration means ATA can now provide clients with a seamless service worldwide – whether it’s a 400sqm startup office in Istanbul or a 5,000sqm headquarters in Singapore.

“It’s an exciting time,” Angie says. “We can take our ideas, our concepts, our experience – and scale them globally with the right partners. It means our clients can expect the same inspired spaces wherever they go, and it also opens the door for new customers abroad who connect with our work and want us to bring that same energy to their offices.”

The poetics of space

For all the stats and the scale, ask Angie what truly drives her and the answer is simple: she loves what she does.

Her design philosophy goes beyond bricks and beams. It’s about how space makes you feel – and what that feeling inspires you to do. A calm living room invites rest. A quiet office sharpens focus. A playful breakout area sparks collaboration. Spaces shape behaviour, mood and ambition.

And for Angie, the mark of great architecture lies in how people remember it. “Much like a powerful poem or a beautiful book, a space should stay with you,” she reflects. “You don’t always recall every line or every page, but you remember the way it made you feel. That’s what I want for the spaces we design – that years later, whether someone worked there, lived there or visited briefly, they remember the experience. They remember the energy – the inspiration.”

This, ultimately, is Angie’s gift: to be a catalyst designer, coaxing people into new experiences and deeper creativity through the places they inhabit. She doesn’t just design offices. She designs possibilities. She designs inspired, award-winning spaces that tell stories worth remembering. 

This article first appeared in the iGaming Capital 2026 edition. For more information on the iGaming Capital 2026 edition or on www.iGamingCapital.mt, get in touch via email on info@contenthouse.mt or on +356 2132 0713. Additionally, readers can visit the iGaming Capital portal at www.iGamingCapital.mt to stay updated on the latest developments in Malta’s iGaming industry.