Grèce by Esat Design

Embracing values such as family and social connection, Grèce by Esat Design features a combination of modern Australian and traditional Greek elements.

For the design language of Grèce, Esat Design drew from rural Mediterranean architecture to establish a homey, rustic and Grecian feel throughout the residence as well as a contemporary yet edgy direction for the interior design that reflected the clients’ energetic personalities. Working alongside builder Batspac, the team created a family house that tied into the suburban context of Queensland, Australia while also offering its occupants a home that feels like being in Greece.

Perched upon a hill, Grèce captures views of Brisbane city and beyond while also allowing the occupants to live in an oasis-like home that calls back to their Greek heritage.

Perched upon a hill, Grèce captures views of Brisbane city and beyond while also allowing the occupants to live in an oasis-like home that calls back to their Greek heritage. As the house is surrounded by other family residences, the backyard is open to neighbouring yards to encourage family gatherings and allow the kids to play together. Moreover, the home was built by Batspac, which is owned by the homeowner’s brothers, therefore capturing the importance of family in its design.

Grèce was designed in a modern Mediterranean architectural style, which includes the use of thick lines, bolstered architecture, stone floors and a timeless aesthetic that emulates the feeling of living in Greece. Major design elements of the home include curves along the ceiling, window and door frames and even in pieces of furniture. Spread over three levels, the family house makes use of the steep slope it is positioned upon and embraces personal touches from the clients themselves.

Grèce was designed in a modern Mediterranean architectural style, which includes the use of thick lines, bolstered architecture, stone floors and a timeless aesthetic that emulates the feeling of living in Greece.

Upstairs, a glimpse of the inner courtyard, which echoes a traditional Greek courtyard, encourages a wealth of natural light to come inside. Further down the hall, the children’s bedrooms have been arranged around a secondary small living space that encourages connection and reimagines play time. Positioned at the highest point of the family house is the main bedroom, which awards the owners with a sense of seclusion. Furthermore, the room features a private balcony with outlooks toward the city and surrounding nature, an ensuite with a concrete bath and an enormous walk-in-robe.

On the lowest level of the house, a feeling of relaxation and calm has been emphasised with neutral materials and decor. Designed to be like a wellness retreat, the lowest level features a kitchenette, gym, sauna, cold plunge pool as well as locations for photoshoots that allow the clients to work from home.

A dwelling that allows the clients to live, work and play within one space, Grèce deftly caters to their every needs. Driven by emotion, Esat Design and Batspac worked together to create the ultimate family house that honours the owners’ Greek heritage.

Building and interior design by Esat Design. Build by Batspac. Structural Engineering by Inertia Engineering. Geotechnical Engineering by GeoTest.