Country Road Shop in Brisbane
19 April 2026
Architects: FOLAR Architecture & Interior Design
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Photos by Mitchell Kemp
Set within one of Brisbane’s most significant CBD heritage landmarks – the new Country Road occupies the ground & mezzanine level of the former 1930’s Bank of New South Wales building.
Cognisant of its historic context, the interior has been inspired by the traditional Queenslander & the warm earthy hues of the nearby Kangaroo Point cliffs.
The space is a dialogue between past and present, preserving the original Bank of New South Wales stone counters, while also incorporating new timber veneer finishes & lightweight timber battening throughout.
A carefully detailed timber veneer lighting grid has been incorporated to illuminate the retail space for staff & customers.
The design was completed in collaboration with Ballarat-based firm, Moloney Architects.
Key aspects include:
– Historic bank building reimagined as a modern retail space
– Interior design blends heritage features with contemporary elements
– Queenslander architecture and local landscape inspire interior aesthetics
– Original bank stone counters preserved within new retail fit-out
– Timber veneer lighting grid illuminates the transformed retail environment
Architects: FOLAR Architecture & Interior Design – https://www.folar.com.au/ and Moloney Architects – https://moloneyarchitects.com.au/
Photographer: Mitchell Kemp
Country Road Shop, Brisbane, QLD images / information received 190426 from FOLAR Architecture & Interior Design
Location: Central Business District, Brisbane central business district, Queensland, Australia.
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