Travel -- 5 days ago
Words: Josh Lee
Vipp began life as the maker of a pedal bin, an item that has now become a design icon within creative circles. Since the introduction of this household item – which is still beloved for its robust build and ease of use – in 1939, the Danish company has blossomed into a sleek lifestyle brand, known for its functional, for-life homeware. To showcase the ergonomic virtues of its pieces, the label has opened up various guest houses across the continents, each of which is kitted out with Vipp products, kitchen units and furniture. There’s a cabin in the Swedish forest, and a villa in Italy – and its latest instalment is Vipp Tunnel, a brutalist shell that’s sat on a sloping hill in Bruny Island, Tasmania.
The work of studio Room11, it is largely formed by a 160sq m tunnel that stretches out by 30m, and it appears like something from Ex Machina: recessed steel doors, glass walls, a clean scheme, and pure views of the mountains and sea. The space is anchored by the V3 kitchen, which is made entirely from aluminium, and the sheepskin chairs provide warmth. Meanwhile, lightwells illuminate the space, and the main living area is separated from the bedroom and bathroom. The highlight, however, is the framed terrace that cantilevers slightly above ground – on there, you get the impression you’re at the end of the world.
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