Architecture, Building and Structure Design Hilltop Homestead Single Family House by Katarzyna Starzyk Hilltop Homestead presents a house arranged as two barn inspired volumes linked by a glazed passage that forms a courtyard between them. The plan organizes the home into zones for living, leisure and rest. A double height living area opens toward the garden and connects with outdoor spaces. Additional areas include a spa with pool and rooms for recreation. Parts of the house may adapt to changing needs over time. The layout maintains a clear relation between the building, daily activities and the surrounding landscape, while guiding movement along the courtyard axis.
Bronze A' Design Award Winner
Hilltop Homestead Single Family House by Katarzyna Starzyk is an esteemed winner of the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award. Hilltop Homestead Single Family House earned the Bronze A' Design Award in 2026 and is showcased on Architectural Design Award Winners among other outstanding designs. Explore the project details, discover other works by Katarzyna Starzyk and see why Hilltop Homestead Single Family House design rises above its competition.
About Hilltop Homestead
Architecture, Building and Structure Design Hilltop Homestead Single Family House by Katarzyna Starzyk Hilltop Homestead presents a house arranged as two barn inspired volumes linked by a glazed passage that forms a courtyard between them. The plan organizes the home into zones for living, leisure and rest. A double height living area opens toward the garden and connects with outdoor spaces. Additional areas include a spa with pool and rooms for recreation. Parts of the house may adapt to changing needs over time. The layout maintains a clear relation between the building, daily activities and the surrounding landscape, while guiding movement along the courtyard axis. Hilltop Homestead earned the Bronze A' Design Award, a respected level of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Bronze A' Design Award works combine new ideas with skillful designs, and are selected by a grand jury, as noteworthy entries in their respective categories, after fair, just, meritocratic and impartial academic review, where nominated works are voted following blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.
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