Quiet Monolith Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto o te Kāinga Noho by Line 2 Pixels

Quiet Monolith Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto o te Kāinga Noho by Line 2 Pixels is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2026

Quiet Monolith Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto o te Kāinga Noho

by Line 2 Pixels

Client: Line2pixels

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Quiet Monolith Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto o te Kāinga Noho

He hoahoa o roto mō te kāinga noho a Quiet Monolith e hono ana i ngā wāhi noho, kai, me te kīhini hei wāhi kotahi e rere tonu ana. Ko tētahi moutere kōhatu quartzite Taj Mahal, he pōhatu kotahi te āhua, te pou herenga o te kīhini, ā, ka toro atu tētahi papa whakaū kōhatu quartzite Palladium Sage ki te wāhi noho me te wāhi kai. Ka whakaotia te kohinga rauemi e te rākau me ngā tae māhaki, ngoikore. Ka whakatuwhera ngā matapihi karaihe teitei katoa i te taha o roto ki te māra, ā, mā tētahi marae o waenganui e kawe mai te mārama o te rā me te hau ora ki te iho o te kāinga. Ko te horahanga hanga he 2,955 pūtake tapawhā.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Quiet Monolith Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto o te Kāinga Noho te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Quiet Monolith Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto o te Kāinga Noho he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Quiet Monolith Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto o te Kāinga Noho i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

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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