Galìni House by George Kouparitsas Architects
Galìni House sets a warm rhythm in Brisbane, Australia, where George Kouparitsas Architects draw the plan toward Queensland’s easygoing climate. The house for a growing family leans into open rooms and shaded outdoor living, letting daily life slide between interior calm and breezy terraces. Built as a new home, its palette and proportions frame light, lawn, and water with quiet confidence.
Soft daylight washes the pale stone and timber as the driveway eases to a calm facade. Curves and vertical screening set a measured front, while planted edges and a pale gate mark the threshold between street and home.
This is a house for family life in Brisbane, planned by George Kouparitsas Architects with a clear brief: invite the subtropical climate in and make it comfortable year-round. The real work happens in the transitions, where large openings and shaded outdoor rooms guide movement from living areas to lawn and pool without fuss.
Deep Shade, Cool Air
Broad verandas hold deep shade over terraces, keeping glare off the interiors and carving out generous alfresco rooms. Ceiling fans and a covered outdoor kitchen extend daily routines outside, so meals stretch into the evening as breezes move through. The white masonry stays cool, and the lawn amplifies reflected light without heat.
Rooms To Garden
Inside, living and dining run parallel to the terrace, with full-height glazing that disappears to open the corner. A soft, earthy palette steadies the mood—oaked cabinetry, light-toned stone, and a textured media wall keep the eye low and relaxed. Sheer curtains temper midday sun while preserving that gentle indoor-outdoor conversation.
Water as Anchor
A walled courtyard pool defines the backyard, giving privacy and a bright horizon for the main rooms. Sun loungers sit under a crisp white canopy, with planters edging the roofline for shade and a bit of softness. The pale deck and tiled water read cool and inviting—child-friendly by day, reflective come dusk.
Work and Rest
Upstairs, a long study lines corner windows, four workstations tucked beneath upper cabinets to keep clutter down and views open. Bedrooms carry the same calm materials, with ribbed wainscoting, muted textiles, and gauzy drapery framing daylight. Bathrooms lean into warm stone surfaces, wall-mounted taps, and skylit showers that pull light deep into the plan.
Street Presence
From the front, a mix of light stone, smooth white cladding, and fine metal pickets sets a composed tone. The garage and carport read as low, planted plinths, allowing the upper level’s gentle curves to lead without noise.
By afternoon the terrace is the anchor, shaded and bright with the lawn’s sharp edge. Water moves quietly in the courtyard, and the interior holds steady light. Everyday life unfolds at that breezy threshold—easy to use, easy to maintain.
Photography courtesy of George Kouparitsas Architects
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