A Wedged Haus: Angular Interiors and Monolithic Design
This project explores the intersection of angular geometry and refined materiality. By deploying monolithic kitchen blocks and precise material layering, we created a space that balances dramatic form with a restrained, monochrome aesthetic.
The full L-shaped living room, showing the formal and informal seating areas unified by Ceppo De Gre marble flooring and a large blue area rug.
A view of the living space highlighting the light oak paneled wall that conceals storage and integrates with the rest of the home.
A detail shot of the seating area, featuring a classic high-back armchair against a wall with cementitious lime plaster.
A close-up of the layered glass coffee table and custom sofa, with a hint of blue in the art and cushions.
A comfortable reading corner featuring a modern swivel chair and ottoman, demonstrating how we create cozy nooks within larger open-plan spaces.
The monolithic kitchen block, clad in light oak veneer, stands as a standalone object with integrated storage and a television niche.
A detail showing a person interacting with the kitchen block, highlighting its scale and the seamless design of its moving panels.
About this collection
The kitchen block is the primary anchor of the open-plan layout, but the structural innovation lies in how we detached it from the ceiling. This maneuver prevents the space from feeling enclosed, allowing natural light to filter deeper into the floor plate while transforming a utility volume into a sculptural object.
In the Wedged Haus, angularity serves a structural purpose rather than a merely decorative one. Our design intent revolves around the wedge—a deliberate architectural disruption that redefines how one moves through the home.
We opted for a neutral palette, prioritizing texture over color. Ceppo De Gre marble flooring forms the base, layered against the warmth of light oak veneer and the raw, tactile nature of cementitious lime plaster. This monochromatic canvas is punctuated by sharp, reflective metallic inserts—most notably the copper cuboid integrated into the guest room's terrazzo headboard.
Our approach to the kitchen was to treat it as a standalone piece of joinery rather than a wall-aligned necessity. By de-linking the upper cabinets from the ceiling, we preserved the room’s sense of volume. This configuration creates a fluid transition between the dining zone and the formal seating, maintaining an open-plan layout without compromising the need for defined, functional zones. The use of sliding panels and vertical slats ensures that spatial division remains adjustable, allowing the home to adapt to different social requirements. Every element, from the custom furniture to the lighting profiles, is calculated to manage the interplay of light and shadow.
DIG Architects
At DIG Architects, we don't just fill rooms; we look for the one concept that gives the entire home its logic. Based in Vile Parle, our studio operates on the belief that good design should be as functional as it is dramatic. If you want a space that thinks as much as it feels, let's discuss your project.
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