Described as a contemporary extension to a pre-war home, The Folkhouse sits quietly atop a crest on the Balmoral Hillside.
The home offers pared-back and open volumes of space, which contrast theatrically against the ornate rooms within its original cottage. With this existing raised cottage, The Folkhouse has been filled with a brick base using Copper Glow from the PGH Bricks Smooth range to add a bold and contemporary texture to the home. A brick theme stems from its original, post-war extensions built of a similar essence, and which offered a contrast resonant with the lightweight first floor.
The integration of brick into exterior helps to link the house, swimming pool, and unique fireplace pillar together. A notable quality of this home sees the brick extend from the interior to its outdoor living area. Through this, internal feature walls and seating are created, which work to offer a quintessentially airy Queensland atmosphere that feels effortless.
Ultimately, The Folkhouse is a simple home, adhering to a simple idea about scale, light, and occupation relevant to inner city living. It's a testament to the concept of revitalising beautiful homes with style.
Retaining its soul from pre-war beginnings, the extension doesn't erase what gave it character rather, the project involved limited excavation and resistance to becoming an entirely new build.
Architect: Shaun Lockyer Architects Photographer: Scott Burrows
The Folkhouse Gallery
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