Long before he went to architecture school. Andy Neumann was a champion surfer. So it’s no wonder he refers to his 800-square-foot, solar-powered retreat as "the surf shack." The strongly geometric cube-shaped cabin, located 2 miles up a canyon in California’s Central Coast, packs a lot of design ideas–from storage walls to a hearth-desk–into a compact space overlooking a creek in rolling, oak-studded ranchland.

DESIGN: Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects, Carpinteria, CA (www.NMAArchitects.com or 805/684-8885)

Their metal-clad cabin sits near Grouse Ridge in the Sierra Nevada, about 6,500 feet above sea level and about 30 miles from Nevada City, California. Its exterior design is simple and functional, since it must deal with heavy snow loads, provide fire resistance, and also be able to lock securely. Architect David Wright based its shape and metal surfaces on U.S. Forest Service maintenance buildings that dot the area.

The cabin is both a launchpad for surfing and a place to relax in the rugged landscape. As for the sleek geometry, Andy says, "It honors the spirit of freedom that drew me here in the first place."–SUSAN STILES DOWELL

A wraparound mantel accentuates the sculptural geometry of the fireplace. It neatly divides display space from a convenient wood storage area. The top of the firebox functions as a secondary mantel.

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The cabin’s design incorporates contemporary and vintage features, along with an earthy color palette that ranges from dusty tan to bright red.

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