Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water | Nina Freudenberger, Brittany Ambridge, Heather Summerville

“Cabin porn goes coastal in Nina Freudenberger's Surf Shack" -- Vanity Fair

Peek inside the bungalows, trailers, and beach homes where surfers retreat after a day on the waves. Surf Shack highlights longtime enthusiasts and dedicated newcomers whose homes reflect not just a sport or a passion, but also a way of life. These quiet harbors embrace a casual ease, the break between the waves. Vibrant photographs of design details and bright beaches from Malibu to the Rockaways, from Kamagawa to Torquay capture the soulful milieu of a lifestyle we all aspire to.

About the book

Efficient and inexpensive to produce, pre-fabricated homes are an ideal solution to the financial and environmental costs facing the modern homeowner. Their extremely versatile format also makes them adaptable to all kinds of locations, be it a secluded off-the-grid setting or a dense urban area.

This survey of the world's most innovative pre-fab houses explores the full range of possibilities, suitable for anyone interested in clever and creative home-building solutions--no architectural degree required. From carbon-neutral houses to plug-and-play dwellings and converted shipping containers, each chapter explores the varied and exciting ways that people are using pre-fabricated technology to address contemporary challenges.

Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, featuring projects selected by a longtime expert in pre-fab architecture, Pre-Fab Living presents factory-made houses in a new light. Whether designing on a tight budget, crafting something self-sustaining, or simply looking for new spatial ideas, architects, designers, and home builders alike will find it to be an essential source of inspiration.

Review Quotes

“A colorful tour of some of the most unique surfer abodes around the world.” -- Architectural Digest
“A good look at not only a number of these vastly different abodes but also a quick glimpse into the particular and even peculiar lives that are lived there.” -- Gerry Lopez, renowned surfer, innovator, and author of Surf is Where You Find It
“One of the prettiest design and decor books I've viewed in some time. There's a uniqueness and authentic unstyled beauty to Surf Shack that I could really relate to and the photography is beautiful.” -- Victoria Smith, SF Girl by Bay
“Some of the coolest 'shacks' on the planet.” -- Surf Collective NYC
“It is [the surfing] lifestyle--and the home decor choices driven by it--that inspired interior designer Nina Freudenberger's new book.” -- Vogue
“This book perfectly shows the wildly varying sanctuaries of damp, sandy tribesmen, and where they return for brief comfort.” -- Fletcher Chouinard, shaper/designer
“These laid-back coastal bedrooms illustrate how to bring effortlessly cool style into any sleeping space.” -- Oprah.com
“This book highlights many of the aspects that make surfing such a compelling pursuit--with captivating photographs of homes that reflect the owners' authentic love of wave riding and a deep respect for nature.” -- Paul Speaker, CEO, The World Surf League

Publication date: April 11, 2017

About the Author

Interior designer and founder of Haus Interior, Nina Freudenberger is the author of the bestselling design book Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water, which was featured in Architectural Digest, Vanity Fair, O: The Oprah Magazine, Vogue, and Martha Stewart Living. She lives with her husband and two young boys in Los Angeles, California.

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