Quiet Monolith Wasi Ukhu Allichay Ruway by Line 2 Pixels

Quiet Monolith Wasi Ukhu Allichay Ruway by Line 2 Pixels is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiUkupi· 2026

Quiet Monolith Wasi Ukhu Allichay Ruway

by Line 2 Pixels

Client: Line2pixels

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Quiet Monolith Wasi Ukhu Allichay Ruway

Quiet Monolith nisqaqa huk wasi ukhu allichay ruwaymi, kawsana, mikhuna, wayk'una kitikunata huk hunt'asqa kitiman huñuq. Huk hatun Taj Mahal quartzite rumi patacha wayk'una kitipi takyachin, hinaspa Palladium Sage quartzite rumi hamp'ara kawsana mikhuna kitiman mast'arikun. K'ullu hinallataq llamp'u llimp'ikuna materialkunata hunt'achin. Hanaqkama qhispi qhawanakuna wasi ukhuta muya qhawariyman kichan, hinaspa huk chawpi kancha p'unchaw k'anchayta wayratapas wasi sunqunman apamun. Ruwasqa kitiqa 2,955 chaki tupu kanchan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

Quiet Monolith Wasi Ukhu Allichay Ruway A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu mishak kan, jatun yupaychay, kayta mana shuk shina, mushuk yuyaypi, yuyaypi shinallatak chaskik kaypi riksishka diseñukunaman kun. Burunsi mishak kashkakunaka ruray ushayta charik shinallatak mancharina mushuk rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak achka yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ruray ushayta rikuchinku. Quiet Monolith Wasi Ukhu Allichay Ruway sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak riksishka shuk ruray kanata munanku, ruray yuyaywan shinallatak mushuk yuyaywan. Kay Burunsi Premiu japishka diseñuka arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojíapi ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak ima ukumanta rikuypi sumak kan. Quiet Monolith Wasi Ukhu Allichay Ruway mañaykunata alli paktachin, munaykunata llankan, shunkuta kuyachin shinallatak yachayta munayta kallarichin.

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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