Apartments Vera Andermatt

As early as the project's planning phase, close cooperation between CAS Architektur AG and the architecture and design firm atelier oï produced a coherent overall concept that harmonised the exterior and interior of Vera Apartments. Indoors, the Spinpark parquet collection by Bauwerk Parkett, which the Swiss manufacturer developed with atelier oï, adds dynamic accents. Perched on the picturesque mountain landscape in the popular Furkagasse district of Andermatt, a locality in the Swiss Alps, Vera Apartments is a modern interpretation of the traditional Swiss chalet. The ‘gold-coloured wood’ used for the facade reflects nature's gentle forms: as Helen Chappuis of CAS Architektur AG explained, “it is inspired by wind, water and the smooth outlines of a snowy landscape”. The building's gleaming facade sits on a massive natural-stone plinth, serving as an homage to its natural environment.

The nine residences, including two double-storey penthouses, combine exclusive furnishings and high-quality materials, standing out for their loft style and open floor plans. The interior design was conceived by atelier oï. It seeks to create a balanced interaction of Alpine tradition, contemporary design and haute-couture influences. Distinctive elements were integrated to convey warmth and cosiness, such as the traditional fireplace made of natural stone. Inspired by those magic moments “when the sun rises or sets behind the Alps”, atelier oï developed unique wall elements that filter the light, flooding the rooms with warm radiance. The loving attention to detail makes itself visible here, too, through the use of local materials that represent the raw beauty of the surrounding landscape. Custom interior objects, including hand-made built-in pine furniture and artful lights made of hand-blown Murano glass, emphasise the quality of the craftsmanship. Natural-stone floors in the kitchens and bathrooms complement the high-value interiors, contrasting the warm wood used for the furniture and the floors. All this results in a living concept that is deeply rooted in local nature while satisfying the highest expectations for aesthetics. This can be clearly seen in the elegant furniture and accessories by atelier oï, which combine fashion sense with indoor architecture. It is also reflected in the Spinpark parquet collection, created through close collaboration between atelier oï and the Swiss parquet manufacturer Bauwerk Parkett.