The Hideaway Home is a minimal house located in Gdansk, Poland, designed by ACOS. The aspiration was to create a refuge allowing one to detach from the urban hustle and bustle, to disconnect from the overwhelming overload of information both in the physical but also digital realm. 

It is a compact but at the same time holistic design where every aspect was carefully analyzed to provide efficient functionality and simultaneously liberate as much volume as possible. This resulted in a solution that seems very ‘shy’ at first but occurs more interactive once one starts to explore its layers. 

The kitchen and dining area revolves around a large custom-made wooden dining table. This arrangement defines the important central axis, which is concluded with the rather utilitarian concrete module. The kitchen is framed with the rhythm of routed timber screens sheltering the storage and food preparation space. The lounge benefits from a more generous footprint, encouraging gatherings and relaxation.

The apartment is a geometric composition of blocks and surfaces entirely carved in raw materials such as timber, concrete, microscreed and stone. Those solid textures are softened with neutral fabrics and balanced with elegant brass accents. The architectural character of the interior is additionally emphasized and animated by sunlight penetrating the space. 

The timber joinery conceals the functional elements of the apartment in a very discreet yet playful manner. The detail is almost non-existent – it is purely the materiality of the geometrical objects and the relationship between them which define the aesthetics and functionality of the place. The philosophy was to encourage a coherent and holistic design approach where the boundary between interior design.