1882 – Kensington Lodge, Grove Park, Rathmines, Dublin
Fantastically ornate brickwork and terra cotta on this Queen-Anne Style house designed by William Isaac Chambers for himself, in 1882. The house is notable for its early use of terra cotta mouldings in Dublin – enough to merit a significant mention in its description in the press.
“Our Illustration represents the front elevation of a house about to be erected by Mr. W.I. Chamber, architect, as a residence for himself; it will be situate on the Grove Park estate, Rathmines, belonging to Mr. Samuel H. Bolton, which is about to be laid out as building sites; and this house will be adjoining the Rathmines-road. It is to be constructed of red bricks; and the ornamental works shown will be of terra cotta which is being specially made for it by the well-known firm of Messrs. Wilcock and Co., Burmantofts, Leeds. We have inspected some specimens of this terra cotta and more artistic or beautifully modelled work it is difficult to conceive; every outline is as sharp and well relieved as if straight from a carver’s chisel; the colour is very good; and we are sure that, when once introduced into this country, it will meet with the approval and demand it certainly deserves”. The Irish Builder, August 15 1882.
Published March 13, 2014 | Last Updated September 10, 2024