Folk Architects was founded in 2011 by longstanding friends Tim Wilson and Christie Petsinis, inspired to create places that engage with people.
Our approach is to activate spaces by integrating art, design, science and technology in a way that is collaborative, innovative, pragmatic yet playful.
We, Folk are compassionate about the fragility of our environment and economic climate, and are committed to realising projects that provide a positive legacy that extends beyond the physical dimension of architecture.
Commercial
Medhurst Winery + Cellar Door
Yabby Lake Winery + Cellar Door
Smartworks Office Refurbishment
Power Living Yoga Studio
Seven Seeds (coming soon)
Mamasita (coming soon)
Cultural
Abbotsford Convent – C3 Art Gallery Space (coming soon)
Mt Atkinson Homestead + Education Centre (coming soon)
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (coming soon)
Centre for Contemporary Photography – Photobook Exhibition
Nicholas Building Book (coming soon)
Australian Institute of Architects – Reconciliation Action Plan (in development)
Place Activation + Urban Design
Harbour Esplanade Temporary Activation (ongoing)
Valley Lake (coming soon)
Residential
Selected works in progress
Hortus: Harbour Esplanade Temporary Activation Project
2015 Eat Drink Design Awards – Best Temporary Design – Shortlisted
2015 Australian Institute of Architects, Victoria – Small Projects Category – Commendation
2012 Awarded open competition by Places Victoria and City of Melbourne
CCP Photobook pop-up
2015 Eat Drink Design Awards – Best Temporary Design – Shortlisted
Medhurst Winery
2013 World Architecture Awards – Production, Energy + Recycling – Shortlisted
2012 Australian Institute of Architects (Victoria) – Commercial Architecture Award
2012 Australian Institute of Architects (National) – Commercial Architecture Commendation
Smart Works
2012 IDEA (Interior Design Excellence Awards) – Workspace under 1,000sqm Category – Shortlisted
2014 IDEA (Interior Design Excellence Awards) – Emerging Designer – Shortlisted
Folk Architects
Nicholas Building
Studio 815, 37 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
we@folkarchitects.com
Studio: +61 3 9671 3777