Brisbane builders win House of the Year for Greek-inspired masterpiece

Master Builders Brisbane House of the Year in Holland Park West Brisbane’s House of the Year is a sculptural masterpiece that feels less like a suburban home and more like a private Mediterranean resort. Named after the coastal town of Dromolaxia and steeped in its builders’ deep Greek heritage, the Holland Park West property is the work of Batspac founders and brothers Mati and Peter Batsinilas, who are quietly turning a leafy southern pocket of the city into their own European playground. The duo dominated the 2026 Master Builders Brisbane Housing & Construction Awards, taking home the prestigious Xact Accounting House of the Year award along with wins for Best Residential Bathroom, Best Residential Pool, and Best Individual Home ($2.5 million to $3 million). The home’s rendered facade It’s named for the resort hub of Dromolaxia “Standing inside this stunning home, our judges felt transported to Greece – fulfilling the vision of Mediterranean warmth fused with contemporary Australian luxury,” the judging panel noted. “Batspac were praised for the degree of difficulty in executing the curves and angles throughout the home. “The meticulous tiling work was also a standout, mitre...