While Vipp is best known for their impeccably designed kitchens and accessories, the confidence in their quality of products has expanded to a collection of 10 guesthouses, each outfitted with Vipp furniture, lighting, and kitchens. Vipp Guesthouses are thoughtfully positioned in unique locales across the globe, and Casa Vipp Andorra is no exception. Located in a traditional Andorran Borda, which is a stone house typically found in the Andorran mountain region, the 7th edition guesthouse in Andorra la Vella’s old town has been transformed into a contemporary retreat.
“Instead of designing one destination with several rooms, we offer several destinations with just one room. While each place explores various architectural archetypes and carries unique identities, the common denominator is a carefully curated aesthetic where the V1 kitchen and furniture collection from Vipp are repeated,” says Kasper Egelund, CEO, and 3rd generation co-owner of Vipp.
In partnership with local design consultancy Bau Studio, Vipp introduced their first guesthouse outside Scandinavia with Casa Vipp Andorra. The guesthouse retains its iconic porthole windows, a feature from the 1950s that added a modern touch to the structure. Inside, visitors are introduced to a lodge-style interior complemented by Vipp’s serene Scandinavian design.
The guesthouse spans two floors and 100 square meters. The first floor features an open kitchen, a dining and living area with a fireplace, a guest toilet with laundry facilities, and a small balcony. A custom metal staircase leads to the second floor, which houses a bedroom and a large bathroom equipped with an open shower and a freestanding bathtub. The porthole windows offer views of the city center of Andorra, surrounded by the valleys and peaks of this small country nestled between France and Spain.
The surrounding area is ideal for those looking for a natural respite. In winter, the area boasts some of the best ski slopes in the Pyrenees, while summer offers excellent hiking trails.
Photography by Irina Boersma.