In the heart of Andermatt, a jewel of the Swiss Alps nestled among the great mountain passes, rises La Vetta: a residential project that merges the architectural rigor of Slik Architekten with the interior design conceived by Park. This complex is not merely a collection of living spaces but an interior design story that “intertwines Alpine heritage and Italian design”.
The project features fourteen apartments and four penthouses, embodying a way of living that blends Alpine essentiality with Italian refinement. The very name, La Vetta (The Summit), evokes both height and cultural depth. Andermatt stands as a crossroad of cultures, connecting Swiss tradition with Mediterranean allure, situated just twenty minutes from the Gotthard Pass and a little over an hour from Lake Como.
The interiors, designed by the Milanese studio Park, draw inspiration from mid-20th-century Alpine architecture, with explicit references to masters such as Carlo Mollino and Edoardo Gellner. This legacy is reinterpreted through carefully selected “materials, colors, and geometries that engage in dialogue with the surrounding landscape”. The result is a series of spaces that are essential yet soft, never rigid, where wood gently rounds the corners and fluidly accompanies the transition from room to room.
Spread across six floors, each unit includes private loggias overlooking the square and the surrounding landscape. The meticulous attention to detail truly distinguishes them, starting with the three color palettes: Red Berries, Velvet Blue, and Sugar Gray, all inspired by the local vegetation. The materials were chosen not only for their aesthetic value but also for their performance in a mountain context, complemented by bespoke furnishings.
The penthouses heighten this design language, boasting double-height volumes, expansive windows, and loggias offering uninterrupted Alpine views. Inside, luxurious details such as private spas and saunas transform the domestic space into an exclusive retreat.
Italian excellence and craftsmanship are celebrated through bespoke pieces designed by Park that become narrative elements. These include the Leva handle by Dnd, the Tarsio dining table by Rubinacci—a reinterpretation of the art of inlay—and the Helvetica dining chair by Potocco, which combines comfort and measure. This collection of objects forms a tale of craftsmanship, research, and sartorial care.
Park’s intervention extends beyond the private apartments to the common areas, which are bright and overlooking the village. These spaces are designed for well-being and social interaction, including a spa with a sauna and Turkish bath, a fitness area, a yoga room, and dedicated rooms for skis and bikes. In these collective spaces, the “technical language of materials intertwines with the warmth of wood, maintaining the unique balance that defines the entire project”.
With La Vetta, Park translates Alpine heritage into a new design grammar. This language binds memory and innovation, demonstrating how design serves as a tool for inhabiting the landscape and narrating its profound identity.
