Quiet Monolith Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob by Line 2 Pixels

Quiet Monolith Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob by Line 2 Pixels is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Chav Sab Hauv thiab Kev Nthuav Qhia Competition Category.

ToojSab Hauv· 2026

Quiet Monolith Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob

by Line 2 Pixels

Client: Line2pixels

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Sab Hauv Category

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The Design

About Quiet Monolith Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob

Quiet Monolith yog ib qho kev tsim qauv sab hauv tsev nyob uas muab chav nyob, chav noj mov, thiab chav ua noj los ua ke ua ib qho chaw txuas ntxiv tsis tu ncua. Ib lub rooj kaw (island) hauv chav ua noj uas ua los ntawm pob zeb quartzite Taj Mahal ua ib daim loj tib txig yog qhov chaw tseem ceeb ntawm chav ua noj, thaum lub rooj console ua los ntawm pob zeb quartzite Palladium Sage txuas mus rau hauv chav nyob thiab chav noj mov. Ntoo thiab cov xim mos nruab nrab ua kom cov khoom siv tiav log. Cov iav siab txij hauv pem teb mus txog saum qab nthab qhib sab hauv tsev mus rau lub vaj, thiab lub tshav puam hauv nruab nrab coj tshav ntuj thiab cua ntshiab mus rau hauv plawv ntawm lub tsev. Qhov chaw tsim tsa muaj 2,955 square feet.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Quiet Monolith Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Quiet Monolith Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Quiet Monolith Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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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