Houzz Tour: A Home from Home for an Irish family in Australia - Located in the hills of Invermay, Victoria, is a fine example of how a European way of life can be accommodated by Australian architecture. Back in 2012, an Irish couple and their children moved into the area just outside Ballarat, and asked the architect Mick Moloney to create a home from home for them. After spending most of their lives in Ireland, they were eager to have a provision of two floors as those they were used to, but the couple also wanted their new home to be a real slice of Australia, enjoying the beautiful views bush nearby.
The project was undertaken with their specifications in mind and was completed in two years. The result is a modern residence with large living spaces, open-plan, where the interior blends perfectly with the surrounding landscape.
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Houzz at a Glance
who lives here An Australian Irish couple and their four children
property A recently built house
Location Invermay, Victoria, Australia
Size 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Architect Mick Moloney Moloney Architects
This was the first new house customers had already had built, so they relied on Moloney to use his creativity and experience as much as possible. "They were great customers, he said. "They trusted the process and the professionals involved to do their job. They had very little in the way of a memory. They said they wanted five bedrooms and showed me some clippings from magazines, more than five notes on the functional things such as laundry chutes and large bath.
Moloney initially proposed a one floor layout for the family, but they were set to have two, with bedrooms on the upper floor to imitate the style of most return home in Ireland. The most important for the short was to create sufficient access to beautiful views around the property.
While the rooms upstairs were the first viewpoints, perspectives living areas downstairs were limited, while Moloney suggested a design cantilever. 'The cantilever portion of
brings home the low living spaces far enough on the hill to capture the views to the southwest, "he explains.
who lives here An Australian Irish couple and their four children
property A recently built house
Location Invermay, Victoria, Australia
Size 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Architect Mick Moloney Moloney Architects
This was the first new house customers had already had built, so they relied on Moloney to use his creativity and experience as much as possible. "They were great customers, he said. "They trusted the process and the professionals involved to do their job. They had very little in the way of a memory. They said they wanted five bedrooms and showed me some clippings from magazines, more than five notes on the functional things such as laundry chutes and large bath.
Moloney initially proposed a one floor layout for the family, but they were set to have two, with bedrooms on the upper floor to imitate the style of most return home in Ireland. The most important for the short was to create sufficient access to beautiful views around the property.
While the rooms upstairs were the first viewpoints, perspectives living areas downstairs were limited, while Moloney suggested a design cantilever. 'The cantilever portion of
brings home the low living spaces far enough on the hill to capture the views to the southwest, "he explains.
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the majority of the building is made of wood. "We love wood, because it is easy to work with, inexpensive, and actually stores carbon dioxide rather than creating it, said Moloney. The property has been nominated for several awards wood design, and has won the Australian Timber Design Awards in 2015.
The corridor, seen here, dictates the style of the rest of the house - welcoming, but also large . "We like the idea of the zones work hard, so that the room includes stairs as a design feature, while saving space, said Moloney.
The corridor, seen here, dictates the style of the rest of the house - welcoming, but also large . "We like the idea of the zones work hard, so that the room includes stairs as a design feature, while saving space, said Moloney.
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dining room overlooks the hallway and is big enough for a large table. The space also includes study hidden corner which can be closed by a sliding wood panel.
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Invermay has a cold climate, with winter temperatures regularly drop below zero, and it snowed twice on the site during construction. For Moloney, a key priority was to insulate the building at a high level, and to position the home to maximize the amount of sunlight it receives during the winter.
At night, the thermal mass of the floor slab and concrete internal releases of stored heat and helps regulate the indoor temperature. The chimney hit by Chiminees Philippe also helps to disperse the hot air around the room.
Table & Chairs, Great Dane.
At night, the thermal mass of the floor slab and concrete internal releases of stored heat and helps regulate the indoor temperature. The chimney hit by Chiminees Philippe also helps to disperse the hot air around the room.
Table & Chairs, Great Dane.
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the kitchen is the heart of the house for this family, and the island bank is constantly used as a quick place to eat the busy morning and a place where the family can gather. The owners also wanted a welcoming space that encourages children to join in the kitchen.
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The large, open open lounge on an observation deck. Moloney and his team not only had to take into account the environmental needs of the building in winter but in summer. Moloney explained that wide eaves were of limited use on the west facade, as the afternoon sun enters the property at a low angle. Instead, they used shading batten exterior wood screens on the north and west facades.
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The front is composed of four materials :. spotted gum coating and battens blackbutt wood (both Australian hardwood) on the glass and concrete
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living room gets plenty of natural light, and the double -height ceiling enhances the feeling of open space. Although the home is for heating the room, it also provides a focal point and acts as a natural divide between the other rooms.
smoked oak i Nterior sheathing boards, Harper & Sandilands. Dollop hanging lamps, Ash Allen.
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smoked oak i Nterior sheathing boards, Harper & Sandilands. Dollop hanging lamps, Ash Allen.
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playroom lets children play in an area closely related to the living area open plan. Get the rooms flow into each other was an important part of the design. sliding panels doors concealed control noise levels in the room, and a small window in space allows parents to see, even when the door is closed.
The interior is still a work in progress, but the owners aim to decorate with modern pieces that blend in with the warm tones of the house.
9 out smart ways to the area an open-plan house
The interior is still a work in progress, but the owners aim to decorate with modern pieces that blend in with the warm tones of the house.
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The downstairs bathroom is a simple, contemporary design with smooth valves and fittings.
taps, Reece. Fittings, Rogerseller.
taps, Reece. Fittings, Rogerseller.
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the rooms are upstairs and the master bedroom is an open space without doors. "The family is very close, but when it was suggested to the parents of the room open to the void above the living room, we assumed that they would not go for it. But they liked the idea of being able to connect with the hum of the house, "says Moloney.
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Moloney said that it is not only proud of the home design achievements, but also the relationship he formed with the owners. "It's good to be able to go out for a glass of wine with them and discuss their plans for landscaping, he said.
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