The new Australian embassy comprises a whole floor of an office building in Athens and was
designed by the renowned Australian practice GHD Woodhead. gfra architecture was requested
to provide local architectural design and supervision services.

Architecturally the embassy recreates an Australian identity through the use of the warm
colours of authentic Jarrah wood from the Australian Eucalyptus tree. This wood was shaped
into waved walls and ceilings reflecting the Australian rocky landscape such as the famous
red rock Uluru. The main wave is positioned at the entrance behind the counters and guides
the visitor into the embassy. The central co-working area is indicated by a black wooden
pergola to reduce locally the scale. Further elements have been kept neutrally white and
black to emphasize the Jarrah, including the exposed ceiling which allows for LED lighting and
installations while providing maximum ceiling height.

Furniture consists of sit-stand workstations and selected design elements for waiting, meeting
and collaboration. Australian art such as contemporary Indigenous art, is specifically chosen for
the project and supplements the architectural design and Australian character.