Location
Balmoral Beach Mosman
Year
2017
The owner of Kazzi Beach Greek, Peter Papas, saw a hole in the Balmoral Beach food scene and saw the opportunity to offer what he coined “beach greek”. Kazzi Beach Greek is a contemporary fusion of the Aegean with the casual freshness of Balmoral Beach in Mosman, Sydney.
Outdoor patrons enjoy the marine landscape of Balmoral Beach while those indoors enjoy a more intimate experience within the cozy alcoves reminiscent of many a Greek Isle. Kazzi Beach Greek channels the Greek island of Kastellorizo (“Kazzi”), at the base of the Aegean, with its white sculptured walls. The encaustic paving tiles evoke the flagging stone laneways of the island, and the penny rounds reference pebble mosaics on Kastellorizo and throughout the Dodecanese archipelago.
The fit out is simple and fresh yet familiar, like the island based menu. In Peter’s words; “people literally feel like they’ve had their little getaway and a true taste of Greece in all things. That means they have enjoyed a Greek environment and atmosphere for the time that they’re at Kazzi.”
The Popham tiles pay homage to flagstone streets.
The alcove seat made the most of the area under the stairwell and was the perfect reference to the cave residences and bars of the Aegean.
The penny round tiles with their cushioned umber edge were the right accompaniment for the Matti – the Greek Evil Eye.
Team
- Architecture: Michael MacCormick, Christina Sunario, Anna Wheeler
- Structural Consultant: John Bagnall
- Builder, joiner, equipment: ICE Group
- Photography: Huw Lambert
- Tiles: Onsite Supply and Design
