Quiet Monolith Dylunio Mewnol Preswyl by Line 2 Pixels

Quiet Monolith Dylunio Mewnol Preswyl by Line 2 Pixels is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award in Mewnol Competition Category.

EfyddMewnol· 2026

Quiet Monolith Dylunio Mewnol Preswyl

by Line 2 Pixels

Client: Line2pixels

Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award Winner in Mewnol Category

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The Design

About Quiet Monolith Dylunio Mewnol Preswyl

Mae Quiet Monolith yn ddyluniad mewnol preswyl sy'n uno'r ardaloedd byw, bwyta a chegin yn un gofod di-dor. Mae ynys fonolithig o gwartsit Taj Mahal yn angori'r gegin, tra bo consol o gwartsit Palladium Sage yn ymestyn i'r ardal fyw a bwyta. Mae pren a thonau niwtral meddal yn cwblhau'r palet deunyddiau. Mae gwydro llawn-uchder yn agor y tu mewn tuag at yr ardd, ac mae cwrt yn dod â golau dydd ac awyru i graidd y cartref. Yr arwynebedd adeiledig yw 2,955 troedfedd sgwâr.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award

Mae Quiet Monolith Dylunio Mewnol Preswyl yn enillydd Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau rhagorol sydd yn nodedig am greadigrwydd, dyfeisgarwch a chraffter. Mae enillwyr Efydd yn arteffactau medrus iawn a thrawiadol o greadigol sydd yn dilysu profiad helaeth, dychymyg a dyfeisgarwch eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Quiet Monolith Dylunio Mewnol Preswyl fod yn wrthrych uchel ei fri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Efydd A' Design Award yn ymgorffori arferion gorau mewn celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg, ac yn rhagorol am ei sylw i fanylion. Mae Quiet Monolith Dylunio Mewnol Preswyl yn bodloni anghenion yn odidog, yn cyffwrdd â dyheadau, yn swyno teimladau ac yn apelio at chwilfrydedd.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This project re-imagines the domestic core as a continuous living landscape where material and light define spatial experience. A monolithic Taj Mahal quartzite island anchors the kitchen, while a Palladium Sage quartzite console extends into the living and dining area, establishing a unified material language. Full-height glazing dissolves the boundary to the garden, allowing cooking, gathering, and living to exist as one fluid environment.
Dimensions & Packaging: Built-up area: 2,955 sqft.
Tags: line2pixels, quartzite, taj mahal, contemporary, living
Production Technology: The project was realized through precise coordination between custom carpentry and natural stone fabrication. Taj Mahal and Palladium Sage quartzite were carefully selected and book-matched to maintain visual continuity, while tailored joinery ensured seamless integration of storage and appliances. Full-height glazing systems were installed to maximize daylight while maintaining thermal and spatial performance.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was balancing spatial openness with functional clarity within an originally enclosed and dim interior. Introducing a courtyard reconfigured the layout to bring daylight and ventilation into the core, while careful zoning ensured the living and kitchen areas remained fluid yet purposeful without compromising usability.
Research: This project investigates how spatial continuity and natural light can redefine the domestic core. By introducing a courtyard into a previously enclosed interior, the design enhances daylight, ventilation, and openness. A unified material palette of Taj Mahal and Palladium Sage quartzite with timber reinforces spatial clarity, demonstrating how openness and functionality can coexist in a cohesive living environment.
Inspiration: The design was inspired by the idea of calm domestic living shaped by light and material continuity. By connecting the living room and dry kitchen through a restrained palette of Taj Mahal and Palladium Sage quartzite, timber, and soft neutral tones, the space allows everyday rituals to unfold naturally while maintaining a strong relationship with the surrounding garden.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2025 and finished in August 2025 in Valencia, Sg. Buloh, Malaysia.
Operation Flow: The spatial flow is organized as a continuous sequence between the living,dining, kitchen, and courtyard, allowing movement to unfold naturally without rigid boundaries. The central island acts as both a functional workspace and social anchor, encouraging interaction, while clear circulation paths ensure efficiency and ease of use within an open yet structured environment.
Team Members: Creative Designer: Liew Jay
Project Manager: Ee Lin Kang
Technical Designer: Kathrine Sze
Site Manager: Keith Tan
Supporting Team: Ei Ni Sia, Caroline Ting
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