AUSTIN, Texas (February 20, 2026) — Vadara, a leading manufacturer of artisan handcrafted quartz surfaces, is proud to announce that its design Braewind has been recognized with an ADEX Award for Design Excellence. Presented annually by Design Journal, the prestigious ADEX Awards celebrate superior product design across the architecture and interior design industry.
Braewind 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.”
Inspired by the World, Crafted with Intention
Vadara’s design process begins with global exploration. The team travels to some of the world’s most captivating landscapes to gather inspiration, capturing untamed scenes of natural wonder and translating them into enduring surfaces for modern spaces.
Each design is transformed through handcrafted artistry that mirror the beauty discovered in nature. From research and development through production and quality control, every slab undergoes rigorous testing to ensure uncompromising quality and performance.
With Braewind, Vadara delivers a refined neutral that enhances interiors through subtle motion and tonal harmony that honors nature’s pacing while supporting the practical realities of everyday life.
For more information about Braewind and Vadara’s award-winning quartz surfaces, visit vadara.com.
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About Vadara
Vadara represents the finest quartz surfaces, combining beauty, function, innovation, and value. Our striking collection of veined products are meticulously handcrafted and manufactured to the highest global standard – offering a superior, versatile color range with some of the most unique and natural-looking surfaces available. Learn more at www.vadara.com
About ADEX
The Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) is the largest and most prestigious design competition in the architecture and design industry. Since 1995 ADEX has recognized superior innovation, function, and aesthetics in design in the areas of interior design architecture, landscape architecture and product design of furnishings and building materials marketed for specification through the design trade.
Over 2,400 internationally renowned industry professionals comprise the ADEX global advisory board. A rigorous classification process ensures that each nomination reaches the right audience and competes fairly. One of the first awards to acknowledge sustainability, ADEX is the leader in recognizing projects and products that benefit the environment.
ADEX is sponsored by Design Journal (designjournalmag.com) at adexawards.com.
