Submitted by WA ContentsRammed earth guesthouse by PPAA blends Mexican and Danish influences in Todos SantosMexico Architecture News - Dec 03, 2024 - 13:49 html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"Mexico City-based studio PPAA has revealed a new guesthouse that blends Mexican and Danish design traditions in a bold and rich atmosphere in Todos Santos, Mexico.Named Vipp Todos Santos, the 350-square-meter development was developed for Vipp, a Danish, 3rd generation family-owned company founded by metalsmith Holger Nielsen in the small town of Randers, Denmark in 1939.Vipp Todos Santos represents Vipps 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.This architectural treasure, created by famed architect Pablo Prez Palacios and his Mexico City-based studio, PPAA, is set against the dramatic backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and dusty roads peppered with tall cacti. The guesthouse is a glamorous fusion of Scandinavian coolness and Mexican warmth. A main house, two connected guesthouses, a covered patio, a rooftop pool, and terraces are all features of the five-bedroom development.The design is distinguished by a dynamic interplay of carefully positioned volumes and exterior stairways that thoughtfully respond to the site's contours, paying homage to the area and its indoor/outdoor living culture.The rammed earth structure of Vipp Todos Santos was created using locally available natural materials and traditional building methods, making it ideal for the region's climate.The interior is kept cool during the day and naturally insulated at night thanks to the substantial, compressed earth walls. These robust walls, in their unaltered state, form the building's exterior and interior.The peacefulness of the outdoors is brought into the living area by the large windows that frame expansive views of the ocean and the nearby Cardones."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," said Architect Pablo Prez Palacios.While the covered terrace is the home's social hub and a year-round, day-to-night gathering place, the circular rooftop pool acts as a celestial oasis, providing guests with expansive views of the sky and ocean.Sofie Christensen Egelund, Vipp's third-generation co-owner based in the United States, and longtime Vipp partner Julie Cloos Mlsgaard, an interior designer based in Copenhagen, collaborated closely with Prez Palacios on the interiors."Our diverse portfolio of guesthouses has allowed us to bring our passion for design to life through wide ranging architecture and interiors," said Sofie Christensen Egelund, 3rd generation Vipp-owner."Over the years, we have grown from a small company with just one design, the bin my grandfather created in 1939, to develop a global following for our furniture and kitchens - all made with the same integrity and longevity as our very first product," Egelund added.Its calm areas, which feature a blend of natural hues and textures, were designed to promote peace by incorporating unique furniture and design elements that respect regional weaving and craft methods as well as artwork, textiles, and ceramics from the region.Every component of the house has been chosen to blend in with the earth, concrete, and wood that make up the minimalist material palette. Window shutters made from the branches of the nearby Palo de Arco tree give the structure a handmade touch and create dynamic shadows that change throughout the day.Vipp's new V3 kitchen, made of anodized aluminum, is a feature of the open-plan living area. The sleek stainless-steel countertop and extruded fronts of the sculptured silhouette give the warm rammed earth walls flair and contrast.Vipp furniture, lighting, bathroom fixtures, and outdoor collections are carefully positioned throughout the house to complement the kitchen."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," said Prez Palacios.Vipp releases a limited-edition Swivel chair made especially for the Vipp Todos Santos guesthouse in Mexico in a vibrant jacquard fabric by Pierre Frey to commemorate the guesthouse's opening.The chair's industrial aluminum frame is brilliantly contrasted with its graphic bayadere stripes, which were chosen for their vivid colors and rich textures that evoke the lively spirit of Mexico.Prez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados (PPAA), recently, completed a sleek residence with earthy lines and pastel tones in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. In addition, PPAA designed a low-cost rural housing prototype in Hidalgo, Mexico.Prez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados was established in 2018 by Pablo Prez Palacios. The studio is an independent architecture office that works on projects involving interior design, planning, architecture, and art.All images Anders Hviid-Haglund.> via Vipp