Vipp Todos Santos | PPAA Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados

Todos Santos / Mexico / 2024

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A study in contrasts, ‘Vipp Todos Santos’ embodies a dialogue between Mexican and Danish design traditions. Set against the striking backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and dusty roads dotted with towering cacti, this architectural gem, designed by renowned architect Pablo Pérez Palacios and his Mexico City-based studio, PPAA, is a sophisticated blend of Mexican warmth infused with Scandinavian coolness. Vipp Todos Santos marks Vipp’s tenth guesthouse venture and its first outside Europe, opening a decade after the launch of the first guesthouse, the Vipp Shelter at Sweden's Lake Immeln.


Spanning 350 square meter, the five-bedroom structure features a main house, two connected guesthouses, a covered patio, a rooftop pool, and terraces. Paying tribute to the region as well as its culture of indoor/outdoor living, the design is characterized by a dynamic interplay of strategically placed volumes and exterior stairways which thoughtfully respond to the contours of the site. Crafted using natural materials from the surrounding area and local, traditional building techniques, Vipp Todos Santos’ rammed earth construction is perfectly suited to its climate. The thick, compressed earth walls provide natural insulation at night and keep the interior cool during the day. Left in their raw state, these sturdy walls shape both the exterior and interior of the building. Expansive windows frame panoramic views of the ocean and the surrounding Cardones, drawing the tranquillity of the outdoors into the living space.


 


“Todos Santos has a very unique blend of topographies, history and influences. We wanted to respect these traditions while creating our own architectural language - one that merges harmoniously with the surrounding landscape . ”


- Architect Pablo Pérez Palacios


A circular rooftop pool serves as a celestial oasis, offering guests sweeping ocean and sky views while the covered terrace is the social centre of gravity for the home, creating an inviting year- round, day-to-night gathering place. The interior For the interiors, Pérez Palacios worked closely with Sofie Christensen Egelund, Vipp's 3rd generation, US-based co-owner, and longtime Vipp collaborator, Copenhagen-based interior designer Julie Cloos Mølsgaard.


“Our diverse portfolio of guesthouses has allowed us to bring our passion for design to life through wide ranging architecture and interiors. Over the years, we have grown from a small company with just one design, the bin my grandfather created in 1939, t o develop a global following for our furniture and kitchens - all made with the same integrity and longevity as our very first product, ” says Sofie Christensen Egelund, 3rd generation Vipp-owner.


Featuring an interplay of natural tones and textures, its serene spaces were created to evoke a sense of tranquillity, integrating custom furniture and design details that honour local craft and weaving techniques as well as art, textiles and ceramic pieces sourced from the area.


Each element in the home has been selected to complement the minimal material palette of earth, concrete, and wood. Window shutters woven from branches of the local Palo de Arco tree add a handcrafted element to the building and cast ever changing shadows in the space throughout the day. The open-plan living area boasts Vipp’s new V3 kitchen in anodized aluminium. The sculptural silhouette, with its extruded fronts and sleek stainless-steel countertop, adds flair and contrast to the warm rammed earth walls. Complementing the kitchen, Vipp furniture, lighting, bathroom elements, and outdoor collections are thoughtfully placed throughout the house.


“Vipp has been a perfect partner for this project - A study in contrasts, Vipp Todos Santos embodies a dialogue between Mexican and Danish design traditions, ” observes Pérez Palacios.


 


 

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    A study in contrasts, ‘Vipp Todos Santos’ embodies a dialogue between Mexican and Danish design traditions. Set against the striking backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and dusty roads dotted with towering cacti, this architectural gem, designed by renowned architect Pablo Pérez Palacios and his Mexico City-based studio, PPAA, is a sophisticated blend of Mexican warmth infused with Scandinavian coolness. Vipp Todos Santos marks Vipp’s tenth guesthouse venture and its first...

    Project details
    • Year 2024
    • Work finished in 2024
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Single-family residence / Tourist Facilities / Interior Design
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