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THE VIPP KIOSK IS OPEN
Drawing inspiration from the iconic Parisian newspaper kiosks, French- and Moroccan-based architect practice, Studio KO has created a stand-alone mini pavilion that greets Vipp’s guests during the design festival, 3daysofdesign. In the backyard of Vipp’s headquarters in Copenhagen, the kiosk presents all the charms of classic newsstands with the periodical Vipp Journal, a vast selection of postcards picturing the array of Vipp guesthouse destinations, keychains, and cold refreshments.
THE VIPP KIOSK IS OPEN
Drawing inspiration from the iconic Parisian newspaper kiosks, French- and Moroccan-based architect practice, Studio KO has created a stand-alone mini pavilion that greets Vipp’s guests during the design festival, 3daysofdesign. In the backyard of Vipp’s headquarters in Copenhagen, the kiosk presents all the charms of classic newsstands with the periodical Vipp Journal, a vast selection of postcards picturing the array of Vipp guesthouse destinations, keychains, and cold refreshments.
'The kiosk’s tall structure with multiple openings is made of burnt wood according to ancient techniques of wood preservation. The interior is gently clad in copper leaf. '
KARL FOURNIER, CO-FOUNDER OF STUDIO KO
'The kiosk’s tall structure with multiple openings is made of burnt wood according to ancient techniques of wood preservation. The interior is gently clad in copper leaf. '
KARL FOURNIER, CO-FOUNDER OF STUDIO KO
25 years ago, Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty embarked on a design journey with the creation of Studio KO. Along the way, the studio has developed an aesthetic language of their own, drawing on a subtle, cultural consciousness. Recognized worldwide for their materially driven, layered spaces like the must-visit Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakesh and the hot-spot Chiltern Firehouse in London, Studio KO is driven by a distinctly Moroccan sentiment added a French flair for poetry. Before their first visit to Vipp’s Copenhagen headquarters, Denmark was uncharted territory for them. “Arriving here was a dream come true, and transforming this mid-century, backyard garage into a contemporary Vipp guesthouse marks our first Scandinavian installation,” explains Karl.
Intrigued by the unexpectedness of this encounter, Studio KO has drafted a guesthouse and a kiosk that establish a dialogue between cultures — Studio KO’s more Mediterranean and Vipp’s more Nordic and restrained. Ultimately, this guesthouse demonstrates not only a cultural coexistence but also a harmony referred to by the architects as a melodic antithesis.
IMAGE CREDIT - PIA WINTHER AND BIN CHANG YANG
IMAGE CREDIT - PIA WINTHER AND BIN CHANG YANG