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SUN VALLEY, CA — Presented annually by Design Journal, the prestigious ADEX Awards celebrate superior product design across the architecture and interior design industry. This year, Braewind by Vadara Quartz was honored with an ADEX Award for Design Excellence.

The collection reinterprets the timeless beauty of Taj Mahal quartzite and delivers the elegance of natural stone with the performance advantages today’s designers and homeowners expect. Developed to meet the demands of modern living, Braewind offers exceptional durability, low maintenance and long-term aesthetic integrity without compromising warmth or visual depth.

Responding to the industry’s shift toward warmer, more organic interiors, Braewind features a soft beige foundation accented by nuanced taupe veining. Its palette aligns seamlessly with biophilic influences, warm neutrals and nature-inspired materiality currently shaping architectural and interior design movements. The restrained contrast creates a versatile, timeless surface that anchors a space while allowing surrounding materials to breathe.

Nicknamed “The Silence Between Seasons,” Braewind draws inspiration from the rolling hills of the Palouse — landscapes shaped gradually by wind, light and repetition rather than force. This quiet movement is translated into a two-toned canvas where gentle veining mimics sunlight settling across open terrain. The result is a surface that feels calm yet expansive, expressive yet balanced.

“In designing Braewind, we sought to capture a sense of quiet movement and enduring warmth,” said Ed Rogers, executive vice president of US Surfaces. “Receiving an ADEX Award validates our commitment to creating quartz surfaces that honor nature’s rhythm while meeting the functional needs of contemporary interiors.”