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<strong>Redesigned arch:</strong> It was a Malta landmark -- recognizable to people around the world thanks to scenes in "Game of Thrones" -- but in 2017 the Azure Window collapsed. Now, a new design by Russian architect Svetozar Andreev seeks to re-imagine the natural arch.

Redesigned arch: It was a Malta landmark -- recognizable to people around the world thanks to scenes in "Game of Thrones" -- but in 2017 the Azure Window collapsed. Now, a new design by Russian architect Svetozar Andreev seeks to re-imagine the natural arch.

<strong>Former glory:</strong> The spectacular limestone arch was once a prime sunset spot on Malta's Gozo island. It collapsed due to natural erosion and is much missed.

Former glory: The spectacular limestone arch was once a prime sunset spot on Malta's Gozo island. It collapsed due to natural erosion and is much missed.

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<strong>Landmark status:</strong> Andreev, head of architectural firm Hotei Russia, says his objective was to create "a new architectural and cultural landmark" -- he's named his design "The Heart of Malta."

Landmark status: Andreev, head of architectural firm Hotei Russia, says his objective was to create "a new architectural and cultural landmark" -- he's named his design "The Heart of Malta."

<strong>Interior and exterior:</strong> Made from mirrored steel faces, Andreev's design also plans to feature an interior exhibition space over five spiral floors.

Interior and exterior: Made from mirrored steel faces, Andreev's design also plans to feature an interior exhibition space over five spiral floors.

<strong>Fusion:</strong> "It will be a perfect monument and symbol of the fusion of modernity and nature, of time and history, and a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit," says Svetozar Andreev in a statement.

Fusion: "It will be a perfect monument and symbol of the fusion of modernity and nature, of time and history, and a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit," says Svetozar Andreev in a statement.

<strong>Memorial arch</strong>: Andreev says he was a longtime visitor to Malta and loved visiting the Azure Window prior to its collapse. He says his design is a memorial to the arch, not a mere copy.

Memorial arch: Andreev says he was a longtime visitor to Malta and loved visiting the Azure Window prior to its collapse. He says his design is a memorial to the arch, not a mere copy.

<strong>Shipbuilding techniques</strong>: The team plan to use techniques similar to those used in shipbuilding and insist they wish to avoid any negative environmental consequences.

Shipbuilding techniques: The team plan to use techniques similar to those used in shipbuilding and insist they wish to avoid any negative environmental consequences.

<strong>Innovative Replacement</strong>: Nothing could replace the beauty of the original Azure Window, but the Heart of Malta could be an innovative substitute.

Innovative Replacement: Nothing could replace the beauty of the original Azure Window, but the Heart of Malta could be an innovative substitute.

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