Giorgio Tatsakis of Ethos Restaurant
Ethos is one of the most "instagrammable" restaurants in Johannesburg.
Its breathtaking interior design is the creation of Giorgio Tatsakis, an extremely talented young designer who is elevating the look of the restaurant scene in the city of gold. Whilst completing a BA degree in Interior Design at Greenside Design Centre, he worked on Ethos and a few residential projects, kickstarting his career as he graduated with an equally impressive academic record.
What has people talking about Giorgio's design is his re-imagined vision of Mediterranean decor and the romantic feeling he's created in the eatery. His work at the original Ethos in Sandton won the 202 Style Award for its interiors, atmosphere and ambience at the Luxe Restaurant Awards. In 2022, Ethos Rosebank won the International Restaurant of the Year Award, and its interiors were shortlisted for the 2022 International Hotel and Property Awards. Giorgio's work has also been entered into the global Restaurant and Bar Design Awards.
Daring with an aesthetic of muted tones, low visual noise and a contemporary feel, Giorgio has captured the classic features of Mediterranean design with a simple colour palette that feels deliciously luxe. The restaurant is full of luscious, inviting curves and textures that transport diners from a city environment to an exotic destination.
There are some major stand-outs in this design - the central olive tree, the ceiling baffles that look like waves on the ocean, a marble vanity that makes a trip to the bathroom feel like a celebrity moment, and the beautiful upholstery on the seating.
Giorgio did not want to compromise on the guest experience but was also looking for a smart solution that would make his neutral palette a reality without worrying about stains. Home Fabrics supplied FibreGuard fabrics for the restaurant, fully confident in its luxuriously soft feel and stain resistant technology. Once the upholstery was done and the seats installed, Home Fabrics also demonstrated how to clean the fabric to the Ethos staff and management.
For Giorgio, choosing Home Fabrics was one of his early successes. He was just 19 years old when he started his design business and suppliers were hesitant to support him. Home Fabrics saw his vision and believed in it - he's a loyal client with Home Fabrics as the exclusive supplier of soft furnishings for Atelier Giorgio projects. He considers his relationship with Home Fabrics more than business, we're part of a family that helps him transform spaces into works of art that function as beautifully as they look.
