Quiet Monolith Innanhússhönnun íbúðarhúsnæðis by Line 2 Pixels is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award í bronsi in Innanhúss- og sýningarhönnun Competition Category.
BronsInnanhúss· 2026
Quiet Monolith Innanhússhönnun íbúðarhúsnæðis
Client: Line2pixels
A' Design Award í bronsi Winner in Innanhúss Category
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About Quiet Monolith Innanhússhönnun íbúðarhúsnæðis
Quiet Monolith er innanhússhönnun íbúðarhúsnæðis sem sameinar stofu, borðstofu og eldhús í eitt samfellt rými. Einsteinungseyja úr Taj Mahal-kvartsíti myndar kjölfestu eldhússins, en veggborð úr Palladium Sage-kvartsíti teygir sig inn í stofu- og borðstofurýmið. Timbur og mjúkir hlutlausir litatónar fullkomna efnisvalið. Gluggar í fullri lofthæð opna innirýmið í átt að garðinum og innigarður hleypir dagsbirtu og loftræstingu inn í kjarna heimilisins. Byggt flatarmál er 2.955 ferfet.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award í bronsi
Quiet Monolith Innanhússhönnun íbúðarhúsnæðis vann A' Design Award í bronsi, mjög virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er framúrskarandi hönnunarverkum sem einkennast af sköpunargáfu, hugvitssemi og skarpskyggni. Sigurvegarar í bronsi eru ríkulega leiknir og áberandi skapandi gripir sem staðfesta víðtæka reynslu, ímyndunarafl og útsjónarsemi hönnuða sinna. Þess er vænst að Quiet Monolith Innanhússhönnun íbúðarhúsnæðis sé mjög metinn, dáður og elskaður hlutur sem er einstaklega fagmannlegur og nýstárlegur. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í bronsi felur í sér bestu starfsvenjur í list, vísindum, hönnun og tækni og er framúrskarandi fyrir athygli sína á smáatriðum. Quiet Monolith Innanhússhönnun íbúðarhúsnæðis fullnægir þörfum á dásamlegan hátt, snertir langanir, heillar tilfinningar og vekur forvitni.
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 - Image Credits
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