Photos by BRIAN GRECH fi nalist upscale restaurant BAHIA Attard, Malta The navel orange tree is the muse behind QP's design of the moody BAHIA. The narrative commences in the arrival and bar lounge area, where muted hues marry textures inspired by rough soil and woven baskets. The main dining hall is enlivened by newly sprouted orange trees that establish an alfresco-style ambiance accented by rope tiebacks and wooden ceiling textures. In a compelling design moment, a graceful lighting sculpture recalling white fl ower petals delicately hangs overhead. Interior Design and Architecture Firm QP, Birkirkara, Malta Owner BAHIA Operator IHI