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yves béhar's handcrafted pavilion in miami is a personal sanctuary of surf

on the occasion of miami’s annual art week, swiss designer yves béhar has constructed a temporary gallery that offers a glimpse of his life outside the studio.

as its name suggests, ‘surf shack’ presents béhar’s range of wave-riding equipment alongside art work from his personal collection, including pieces by robert longo, llewellyn ludlow, barry mcgee, ken price, and john severson.

situated within the miami design district, the handcrafted nature of the structure reflects béhar’s appreciation of bespoke surf gear, where individual boards are customized for specific wave conditions and personal riding style. the gallery also demonstrates how the culture of surfing has impacted béhar’s design principles and philosophies.

made from surf shack-like materials — 2×12 beams, corrugated plastic, and standard plywood — the design embraces humble materials within a formal structural grid. shelving on the outside allows occupants to collect and display various ephemera, such as rocks, beachwood, and shells.

the shack presents béhar’s range of wave-riding equipment

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  • Miami, FL, USA
  • yves béhar

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