Under the Moonlight House by Giovanni D’Ambrosio

Moonlight House by Giovanni D'Ambrosio

The 'Under the Moonlight' House has been designed by Giovanni D'Ambrosio Architects with care in order to prevent damage to local vegetation and trees in Mount Hotham, Victoria Australia. In this design, roof is made out of insulated metal and accomplishes with functionality of any climate. Its brownish colour matches well chromatic shades of Natural Reserve. The house's shape resembles typological archetypes used by country-men and cowboys that lived in the area. Stone, wood and metal are materials used for both structure and construction of the Project. This house has been designed in order to comfort seasonal stay, both during summer and winter, of inhabitants and to let them appreciate as much as possible natural environment surrounding them.

This has been done through placement of many glazed frames that grant wider external views. This house also like comfortable summer house and not only like winter one. Project is divided in two levels. At the ground level everyday life takes place and it is possible to see the garden from a glazed frame that opens onto a deck. In 'Under the Moonlight' House there are two bedrooms, on the second floor, a master bedroom with bathroom and spa. More information about this house project please visit the architects website.



Under the Moonlight House – Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer Project images Thumbnail Image description and copyright Under the Moonlight House – West elevation viewed from the Natural Reserve Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image Under the Moonlight House – External view from the Natural Reserve Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image Under the Moonlight House – North Elevation Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image Under the Moonlight House – Detail of the North elevation Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image Under the Moonlight House – Internal view of the main corridor Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image Under the Moonlight House – Living room with the fireplace Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image Under the Moonlight House – Living room looking the first floor Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image Under the Moonlight House – Living room viewed from the first floor Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image Under the Moonlight House – Master bedroom on the first floor Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image Under the Moonlight House – Master bathroom with spa Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image Architect's statement The Project tries to integrate itself in the site through use of materials that have been always part of the local historical background. The house's shape resembles typological archetypes used by country-men and cowboys that lived in the area. Stone, wood and metal are materials used for both structure and construction of the Project. The House has been designed in order to comfort seasonal stay, both during summer and winter, of inhabitants and to let them appreciate as much as possible natural environment surrounding them. This has been done through placement of many glazed frames that grant wider external views. This is the idea I [Designer] wanted to base the project upon: treat interior and external spaces as if they were the same [thing]. Furthermore I propose above mentioned house also like comfortable summer house and not only like winter one. Project is divided in two levels. At the ground level everyday life takes place and it is possible to see the garden from a glazed frame that opens onto a deck. In 'Under the Moonlight' House there are two bedrooms, on the second floor, a master bedroom with bathroom and spa. Moreover, it has a sheltered (from snow and rain during winter season) parking. The villa has been completed and ready in the mid of 2007. 'Under the Moonlight' House has been designed with care in order to prevent damage to local vegetation and trees. Roof is made out of insulated metal and accomplishes with functionality of any climate. Its brownish colour matches well chromatic shades of Natural Reserve. Details/Credits Client: Ray Group PTY LTD Location of site: Dinner Plain, Mount Hotham, Victoria, Australia Principal Designer: Giovanni D'Ambrosio Site Area: 370 square meters Built-up Area: 250 square meters Construction start: 2005 Completion: 2007

Thumbnail	Image description and copyright
	Under the Moonlight House – West elevation viewed from the Natural Reserve Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image
	Under the Moonlight House – External view from the Natural Reserve Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image
	Under the Moonlight House – North Elevation Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image
	Under the Moonlight House – Detail of the North elevation Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image
	Under the Moonlight House – Internal view of the main corridor Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image
	Under the Moonlight House – Living room with the fireplace Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image
	Under the Moonlight House – Living room looking the first floor Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image
	Under the Moonlight House – Living room viewed from the first floor Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image
	Under the Moonlight House – Master bedroom on the first floor Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image
	Under the Moonlight House – Master bathroom with spa Image © design Studio Giovanni D'Ambrosio; Peter Mylonas photographer View project image