PERSPECTIVA INSPIRARE #2 Vipp Guesthouses
In Novel Design’s “Perspectiva Inspirare” news series, we share projects that have inspired us—spaces where our partners’ products have been used to create character, functionality, and harmony. We bring you gems of architecture and interior design to sow new ideas, spark your imagination, and introduce you to the world of product design, where every detail and material tells its own story. In our second issue of Perspectiva Inspirares, we’ll introduce you to Vipp’s guest houses to demonstrate just how diverse the overall looks can be in various cultural spaces when using a single collection from a leading Scandinavian design brand.
Check out these inspiring guesthouses:
1. FINCA SELVA, MALLORCA, SPAIN │ 2. NEW YORK PAVILION, USA │ 3. LAGRASSE TOWNHOUSE, FRANCE │ 4. TODOS SANTOS, MEXICO │ 5. SALATSI, LATVIA │ 6. COLD HAWAII, DENMARK │ 7. MONTAFON HAUS, AUSTRIA │7. LOFOTEN, NORWAY
At Finca Selvas, daily life flows naturally from indoors to outdoors. Vipp's Open-Air outdoor kitchen consists of three freely configurable powder-coated aluminum modules, complemented by shelves made of untreated teak and a stainless steel sink and faucet. This creates the ideal setting for preparing long lunches under the Mallorcan sun, surrounded by citrus trees, aromatic herbs, and views of the mountains.
Vipp Lagrasse’s outdoor furniture collection, whose lightweight aluminum frames, woven details, and relaxed proportions are designed for a flexible outdoor lifestyle. Lightweight dining chairs, lounge furniture, and tables allow you to move throughout the day between sunny terraces and shaded corners, making the outdoor space a natural extension of the home.
FINCA SELVA, MALLORCA, SPAIN
Located at the foot of Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, Vipp Finca Selva is a contemporary country home where traditional Mallorcan architecture meets Scandinavian minimalism. The villa’s architectural design was created by the local firm AP3+ under the direction of architect Lucía Burgos, interpreting the region’s building traditions through a clean and contemporary design language.
The building consists of interconnected volumes with pitched roofs, characterized by exposed ceiling beams, thick masonry, and walls made of local stone. Floor-to-ceiling glass surfaces open the house up to the surrounding landscape, while olive-green shutters evoke traditional Mallorcan finca architecture. The result is a home that feels natural and timeless within its setting. Rustic materials lend warmth and texture to the interior, while precise proportions and understated details create a serene and contemporary whole.
Vipp's design philosophy is clearly evident in the interior spaces. The house is designed as a thoughtfully curated living environment, where furniture, lighting, accessories, art, and local artifacts come together to form a cohesive whole. The contrast between the organic stone architecture and Vipp's precision is particularly well highlighted by the all-stainless-steel Vipp V4 kitchen. Standing on slender legs, the kitchen resembles a professional workspace in its functionality, yet its surface develops an increasingly soft and distinctive patina with use.
Alongside works of art that add a summery touch and Vipp's line of sofas, armchairs, and coffee tables, one of the more playful accents in the interior is the special edition Vipp Swivel Chair, whose red-striped fabric introduces a bold graphic element to the otherwise restrained and natural color palette. The two-tone pattern is inspired by a medieval coat of arms and comes from the archives of the French textile house Maison Le Manach, having been manufactured in Pierre Frey’s workshops.
NEW YORK PAVILION, USA
The sculptural focal point of the interior is the Vipp V3 kitchen, crafted from naturally anodized aluminum. Its vertically extruded ribs and rounded corners echo both the building’s curved floor plan and the rhythmic texture of the exterior facade. Positioned beneath a large circular skylight, the freestanding kitchen island functions both as a precise work tool and as a standalone installation. The slightly glossy aluminum reflects light, while the metal’s industrial clarity creates a striking contrast with the stuccoed walls and the natural landscape.
A custom-made Vipp Swivel Chair was also created for the pavilion; its warm, light-gray leather echoes the tones of the building’s stucco walls. The chair’s delicate perforations reference both Vipp's and the building’s circular skylights and gentle curves. It is precisely in details like these that Vipp's shines through: the furniture is delicate and discreet, yet distinctive enough to engage in a dialogue on equal terms with the architecture.
The cool color palette is warmed by sapele wood—or mahogany—window frames, doors, and woodwork with rounded edges. The interior’s deep moss green, spruce, and autumnal brown tones are drawn directly from the surrounding Upstate New York landscape. As a result, the house does not appear as a white cube isolated from nature, but rather as a space that incorporates the forest, the sky, and the water’s surface as part of its ever-changing display.
The same gallery-like aesthetic continues in the outdoor areas. Vipp's patio furniture is arranged in the inner courtyard and along the edge of the meadow like small sculptural compositions, whose precision contrasts with the softness of the surrounding landscape. The green roof, seeded with native plant species, visually connects the pavilion to the meadow and transforms the building into yet another understated form amidst the forest, water, and grass.
Located in northern New York State, nestled among the forests and meadows of Lumberland, the Vipp Pavilion appears at first glance to be a monolithic work of art set within the landscape. Designed on the shore of a pond, the house was created by the renowned American architectural firm Johnston Marklee, whose portfolio includes numerous galleries, artists’ studios, and cultural institutions. It is therefore not surprising that this residence, too, straddles the line between home, gallery, and studio.
The geometry of the 111-square-meter pavilion is based on two intersecting ellipses, whose curved lines follow the contours of the adjacent pond. The exterior surface, covered with smooth, vertically ribbed stucco, gives the building a solid appearance, as if carved from concrete. As you approach, however, the seemingly closed form gradually begins to open up: the entrance leads through a curved, sand-colored inner courtyard, from which you reach the central living space, illuminated by skylights.
The interior’s rough plaster walls, polished concrete floor, and large glass surfaces create a understated backdrop where light, art, and furniture become the main exhibits. Three skylights cast shifting patterns of light onto the walls and floor throughout the day, while floor-to-ceiling glass doors open the space onto a pond and a meadow. Viewpoints shift constantly as you move through the house—there is no single fixed view here, nor are there strictly defined spatial axes.
The result is a chic yet surprisingly cozy environment that feels like a living art and design museum. The pieces don’t simply fill the space functionally; they’re arranged with the same care as sculptures in a gallery. The soft, textured form of the Vipp Loft modular sofa, the custom-made travertine table in an earthy tone, and the surrounding Vipp Swivel chairs appear delicate and precise, yet maintain a strong presence in the space.
LAGRASSE TOWNHOUSE, FRANCE
On hot summer daysin southern France, the cool metal in the interior offers almost physical relief. The cool precision of aluminum and stainless steel balances the sun-warmed stone walls, the light-colored plaster surfaces, and the Mediterranean light streaming in from the terrace. This is classic Danish design in its purest form—functional, honest, and understated—but here it’s infused with a dash of French boldness in color.
This flairis embodied by special editions of the Vipp Swivel chairs, upholstered in Pierre Frey fabrics. The two-tone pattern, inspired by a medieval coat of arms, comes from the archives of the French textile house Maison Le Manach and has been reinterpreted specifically for this home. On the upper floor, the same play of contrasts continues with a monumental shower area crafted from local red marble—an unexpectedly dramatic splash of color in an otherwise serene interior.
The focal pointof the house is the Vipp V3 kitchen on the first floor, in all its sculptural splendor. The freestanding modules are clad in vertically extruded, naturally anodized aluminum profiles that curve gently around the corners. The ribbed surface lends the metal rhythm and depth: light moves across the facades, transforming the kitchen’s appearance throughout the day. The thin stainless steel countertop and rounded edges soften the industrial material, while leaving no doubt Vipp's in metalworking.
However, Vipp Townhouseis not merely a showcase for the new collection—it is the birthplace of Lagrasse’s outdoor furniture collection. The narrow streets, small terraces, and intimate outdoor spaces of a medieval village inspired Vipp's light and flexible “garden oases” that are also suitable for compact outdoor areas. Powder-coated aluminum frames, curved backrests, and woven cord details give the chairs and two-seater sofa an airy look; the furniture can be easily moved and stacked depending on where the shade falls or the view opens up.
The resultis a house where medieval France is not merely a backdrop, and Danish design does not feel out of place. One lends the space history and warmth, the other clarity and coolness—and in between lies just the right amount of French color, playfulness, and self-confidence.
Located in the heart of the medieval village of Lagrassein southern France, Vipp Townhouse Lagrasse is a centuries-old townhouse where historic architecture and French flair meet the precise and functional design language of the Danes. The renovation of the building, which dates back to the 1350s, took two years and was carried out in accordance with strict historic preservation requirements. The thick stone walls, small medieval windows, and sloping stone roof were preserved, but a modern living space spread over three floors was created within them.
The interiorwas designed by Danish interior architect Julie Cloos Mølsgaard, whose design does not attempt to seamlessly blend the old and the new. Instead, she deliberately allows the contrasts to stand out. Next to rough-hewn stone, lime plaster, and cobblestone floors, polished metal, glass, and marble appear almost unexpectedly precise. The sculptural staircase, crafted by local metalworker Alejandro Berconsky, runs through the house as a standalone work of art, connecting the floors and linking Vipp's with local craftsmanship.
The focal pointof the house is the Vipp V3 kitchen on the first floor, in all its sculptural splendor. The freestanding modules are clad in vertically extruded, naturally anodized aluminum profiles that curve gently around the corners. The ribbed surface lends the metal rhythm and depth: light moves across the facades, transforming the kitchen’s appearance throughout the day. The thin stainless steel countertop and rounded edges soften the industrial material, while leaving no doubt Vipp's in metalworking.
On hot summer daysin southern France, the cool metal in the interior offers almost physical relief. The cool precision of aluminum and stainless steel balances the sun-warmed stone walls, the light-colored plaster surfaces, and the Mediterranean light streaming in from the terrace. This is classic Danish design in its purest form—functional, honest, and understated—but here it’s infused with a dash of French boldness in color.
LAGRASSE TOWNHOUSE, FRANCE
On hot summer daysin southern France, the cool metal in the interior offers almost physical relief. The cool precision of aluminum and stainless steel balances the sun-warmed stone walls, the light-colored plaster surfaces, and the Mediterranean light streaming in from the terrace. This is classic Danish design in its purest form—functional, honest, and understated—but here it’s infused with a dash of French boldness in color.
This flairis embodied by special editions of the Vipp Swivel chairs, upholstered in Pierre Frey fabrics. The two-tone pattern, inspired by a medieval coat of arms, comes from the archives of the French textile house Maison Le Manach and has been reinterpreted specifically for this home. On the upper floor, the same play of contrasts continues with a monumental shower area crafted from local red marble—an unexpectedly dramatic splash of color in an otherwise serene interior.
The true heart of Vipp Todos Santos, however, lies outdoors. The covered terrace serves as the social hub of the house, while the circular rooftop pool offers views of the Pacific Ocean and the seemingly endless sky. The sun-warmed earth, deep shadows, hand-woven surfaces, and the serene geometry of Danish furniture come together to form a whole in which the contrasts speak for themselves.
Here, Mexican architecture isn’t merely a backdrop Vipp's , nor is Scandinavian design an exotic visitor in the desert. These two worlds offer each other something neither would have on its own: Danish precision becomes softer and more vibrant under the sun, while Mexican materiality becomes even clearer and more expressive. The result is a home that proves that true harmony does not come from erasing differences, but from confidently placing them side by side.
Nestled between the calm ocean, dusty roads, and towering cacti, Vipp Todos Santos brings together two worlds that, at first glance, seem very different. On one side is the heat of Baja California, the clay-rich soil, local crafts, and Mexico’s unhurried pace of life; on the other, the precision, functionality, and understated clarity of Danish design. Surprisingly, neither is overshadowed by the other here. On the contrary—it feels as though they have always belonged together.
The 350-square-meter complex was designed by architect Pablo Pérez Palacios in collaboration with his Mexico City-based firm , Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados (PPAA). The main house, two connected guesthouses, terraces, and outdoor staircases follow the natural contours of the terrain, forming a system of open spaces where it is not always clear where the building ends and the landscape begins. The covered terraces become living spaces, the staircases become viewing platforms, and the day flows naturally between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The key element of the architecture is rammed earth—soil compacted using traditional methods from locally sourced natural materials. The thick, compacted earthen walls keep the rooms cool during the day and retain heat at night. The surface, visible in layers, remains exposed both inside and outside the house, giving the building an appearance as if it had grown out of the landscape. This is not merely a decorative interpretation of regional architecture, but a material that works in harmony with the local climate and way of life.
The interiors were designed in collaboration with Pérez Palacios, Vipp's Sofie Christensen Egelund, and Copenhagen-based interior designer Julie Cloos Mølsgaard. The spaces they created do not attempt to compromise between Mexican and Danish design languages. Instead, each is allowed to retain its own character: local artwork, ceramics, textiles, and weaving techniques meet Vipp's lines and industrial materials. Window shutters woven from the branches of the local palo de arco tree filter the bright sunlight and cast ever-changing shadows on the clay walls throughout the day.
PRODUCTS FROM THE PROJECTS
Moragas is a lamp by Santa & Cole, designed by Antoni de Moragas Gallissà, combining architectural clarity with warm, human attention to detail. The lamp’s cylindrical base is made of solid wood, either natural oak or sapele. Sapele is a deciduous tree native to Africa that is related to genuine mahogany. This reddish-brown wood with a striped pattern is darker and denser than mahogany. The base supports a shade made of white cotton fabric, which, when switched on, creates a play of soft light and shadow, where a slight asymmetry adds liveliness and depth. It is said that Moragas also used the lamp on his desk as a small notepad, slipping notes and business cards between the folds of the fabric—a detail that gives the object a personal and almost intimate dimension. Three radially arranged bulbs are concealed within the shade.
Material: sapele / oak, cotton
Dimensions: ∅ 45 × 62 cm, 4.4 kg, LED, 7.8 W, 1,521 lm, 2,700 K, IP20
Delivery time 4-6 weeks
The Vipp466 Lodge lounge chair is the perfect place to relax. The chair is made of Australian lambswool and solid wood legs, designed to embrace the body. For even greater comfort, we recommend adding the following to your set: Vipp467 footrest and headrest Vipp468. Also available with a low backrest – Vipp466 armchair.
Material: steel, moulded high-resistance foam, stained and varnished solid oak, Australian sheep's wool.
Dimensions: l 68 x w 90 x h 91.5 cm, 16kg.
Delivery time up to 4 weeks
The Vipp711 outdoor chair is modeled after Vipp's first Vipp's , the Vipp451. With a sturdy aluminum frame, streamlined rattan-covered armrests, and a padded backrest, the chair offers an airy visual appearance while remaining durable. The chair is complemented by comfortable and durable cushions that are water- and UV-resistant.
Material: powder-coated aluminium, plastic sliders, polypropylene armrests, outdoor textile.
Dimensions: l x w x h: 53 x 54.5 x 76 cm, 4.5 kg
Delivery time up to 4 weeks
The Vipp610 is a timeless sofa. This classic, angular and wide sofa combines a sturdy powder-coated aluminium frame with high quality textiles, available in a modern colour palette.
A 3-person version is available in our online shop, but the modularity and versatile fabrics of this sofa system allow you to create individual and complete solutions. For special requests, please contact us.
Material: aluminium, textile (wool, nylon, polyester, cotton).
Dimensions: l 100 x w 240 x h 63 cm, 82kg.
Delivery time up to 4 weeks
Designed by Italian architect Vittoriano Viganó, VV Cinquanta is an elegant and versatile pendant lamp with a distinctive double-arm construction and two adjustable direct light sources. The steel rods allow for different lighting directions, offering dynamic and playful lighting solutions both downwards and upwards. The reflectors are made of enamelled turned aluminum and are available in original Vittoriano Viganó colors.
The product is also available as a wall and floor lamp.
Material: aluminum, steel
Dimensions: W250 × D1900 × H1800mm, 3 kg, IP20, 220V
Delivery time 4-6 weeks
Each sheet of paper used for Vipp's paper floor lamp has been created using ancient papercrafting techniques. The handmade process, which comes from a Japanese tradition, adds a poetic touch as each lamp shade has its own unique story and distinctive texture. So too the Vipp581 floor lamp. The light-diffusing lampshade rests on a dark brown powder-coated aluminium base with a power cord hidden inside for a refined look. The luminaire is connected by an oak ring and an internal metal mesh. A dimmer is available to adjust the brightness of the bulb.
Material: powder-coated aluminium, paper, oak, transparent cord.
Dimensions: Ø 45.0 x H 112.0 cm, 5kg, cable 2m
Delivery time up to 4 weeks
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