The Vipp Tunnel Is an Off-Grid Architectural Retreat on Tasmania’s Bruny Island
Designed by Hobart-based studio Room11 architects.
Danish design brand Vipp continues its global expansion with the unveiling of its latest guesthouse, Vipp Tunnel, located on the rugged Bruny Island in Tasmania, Australia. Designed by Hobart-based studio Room11, this striking Brutalist structure blends nature, art and architecture. Perched above the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, it offers a stunning 280-degree view of the ocean and surrounding landscape.
The 30-meter-long concrete building seamlessly integrates with its environment, balancing brutalist aesthetics with the natural surroundings. Inside, Vipp’s all-aluminium V3 kitchen anchors the main living area, complemented by Vipp Swivel chairs upholstered in Australian sheepskin, creating a refined contrast to the building’s raw exterior. Danish artist Lin Utzon, daughter of Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon, enhances the space with her Cosmic Dancers sculptures, placed among the island’s red gum trees, further connecting art and nature.
Also a model of sustainability, Vipp Tunnel features an entire solar panel façade, making the guesthouse energy-sufficient and off-grid. The design minimizes environmental impact, with careful construction to preserve the island’s native vegetation.
Now open for bookings starting at $970 AUD per night on the Vipp Tunnel website, the guesthouse offers a unique, off-grid retreat where architecture, design and nature converge in one of the world’s most remote locations.
