AMMONIT
AMMONIT
Single-Family House AMMONIT: Architectural Sculpture in an Exceptional Location
AMMONIT is the result of a careful exploration of its context, which imposed its own distinctive logic on the design from the very outset.
A Challenging Starting Point
Single-Family Home | Location: Hillside with Panoramic Views | Livingfloor: 294 m² | Volume: 2372 m³ | Rooms: 5.5 | Construction: Masonry Construction
An exceptional hillside location, an existing spiral-shaped access route and demanding requirements for the demolition of a complex existing structure: AMMONIT responds to all of these conditions with a single-family home that integrates naturally into the topography while retaining a strong and uncompromising architectural identity.
A Nature-Inspired Solution
The project was not conceived on an empty plot. Its geometry evolved directly from the characteristics of the site.
The spiral-shaped access to the property was a given and became the defining design concept: the building turns into the hillside, layering one level above the next and creating a contemporary architecture that remains firmly connected to its origins.
What the fossil has preserved in stone over millions of years, AMMONIT translates into built space. As a result, the house appears naturally anchored within its surroundings. The façade, finished in light-coloured render and complemented by precisely positioned metal elements, reinforces this calm architectural presence without imposing itself on the landscape.
Flexible Layout
The gross floor area of 294 m² is distributed across three levels.
The ground floor opens onto the pool and terrace through large-format glazing and brings living, cooking and dining together within a generous lounge area. Complemented by two additional rooms, this level has been designed so that it can, if required, function as an independent secondary apartment.
The upper floor accommodates the main living area, with an open-plan living, dining and kitchen space offering direct south-facing views of the lake. A panoramic window provides the ideal vantage point from which to enjoy the scenery.
The penthouse level completes the 5.5-room residence with its most private area, combining the master suite, dressing room and bathroom with the finest views of the lake and surrounding landscape.
