The Hilltop house with a hidden garage
Polish design company mode:lina is back with another project equipped with their unique details. Located in a residential community in Poznań, Poland, the Hilltop House combines everything homeowners love – mountains, winter activities, cars and creative architecture. The result is a modern barn with a hidden garage in the hill, all surrounded by trees.
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A garage for family cars is attached to the side of the sloping roof structure. A concrete garage can be seen peeking out from under a hillside covered in greenery and flowers. The architects built a hill to hide the garage, the technical components of the house and the office.
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At the top of the hill, a small pitched roof structure houses the master bedroom with direct access to the grassy slopes.
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On the exterior, the team contrasted natural materials such as wood and concrete with dark metal panels and large glass panels. They come together perfectly for a visually intriguing exterior.
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Inside, the main living area has a double height ceiling and a wall of windows for an open feel. A similar color palette is continued from the outside with concrete floors, black furniture and wooden details.
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The minimalist black kitchen overlooks the open space while living under the loft.
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An open wooden staircase rises against a wall lined with vertical wooden planks. The individual black bars make a statement while also preventing them from falling off the side.
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A large number of windows ensure a sunny interior during the day.
Upstairs, a seating area with a black mesh railing overlooks the open plan living area and has the same view of the green as below.
The garage is designed with a lift so that owners can work on their cars.
Photography by Patryk Lewiński.