Melbourne’s design precinct in Richmond has welcomed a newcomer: Swiss premium home appliance designer and manufacturer V-ZUG.

Located on Church Street Richmond, V-ZUG’s new 165-square-metre Melbourne studio stays true to the V-ZUG design principles of pared-back elegance, while borrowing design cues from the local context. 

Global interior art director Gabriel Castelló Pinyon is behind this design. He has been integral to the design of V-ZUG’s existing mono-brand studios around the world and, more recently, V-ZUG’s first Australian studio in Surry Hills, Sydney.

“For the first time we have introduced colour into the studio, paying homage to Australian outback and green bush landscapes, while keeping to the minimalistic principles of other studios,” Pinyon says. “We wanted to showcase the unique aspects of the local environment through the overall colour palette and the interior furnishings while considering sustainability, quality, thoughtful design and local collaboration.”

Inside V-ZUG’s Melbourne studio

The interior of the V-ZUG Melbourne studio combines cool and natural textures with the boldness and warmth of an earthy tonal palette. The result serves as the perfect backdrop, allowing the V-ZUG’s premium kitchen and laundry appliance range to shine. One of the most exciting products on display is the innovative RefreshButler V6000, a cupboard-like appliance that sanitises and steams clothes without the use of chemicals.

Meanwhile, the studio’s floor plan creates an internal and external cube, separating three beautiful appliance finishes – black, pearl and platinum mirror glasses – in their own spaces. A hidden kitchen inside the cube provides the V-ZUG Gourmet Academy team with a place to prepare regular guest dining experiences and events hosted in the studio.

Renowned Melbourne designer Ross Gardam contributed curated lighting and furniture pieces to the space, including a custom-designed sofa, created specifically for the new studio space. The new studio also includes stunning homewares curated by The Front Room Gallery, alongside additional pieces from Australian designers DesignByThem and custom rugs from Rug Couture.

These partnerships with boutique designers are mirrored by V-ZUG around the world, honouring a commitment to local context. 

Visit V-ZUG

Following a successful launch in February, the V-ZUG Melbourne studio is now open for business at 459 Church Street Richmond. Architects and designers can book personal consultations Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm here.

Photography supplied by Enthral.