Design: Carrie Sherwood

Made by: ox + monkey (former partnership)

Involvement: Research, ideation, design, 3D drawings, mock-ups, purchasing, prototype development, some wood finishing, hiring other vendors, some metal finishing, marketing, sales, project management, shipping.

Year: 2013 - 2016

Dimensions/ Materials: L: 90” x W: 32” x H: 34”/ Aluminum, Red Cedar, Stainless Steel

Description: The seeds of designing the soak began in the fall of 2013. After months of working in the shop with little heat and no bathtub in our rental, I was chilled to the bones. Thus started my search to buy a non-electrical, 2 person soaking tub for occasional use which quickly led to designing my own.

Inspired by the sleek lines and healing properties of the Japanese Ofuro soaking tub and infused with simple Bauhaus form, the SOAK is a two person, outdoor wood fired soaking style hot tub with a propane heating option. Designed to create an intimate and restorative experience, the SOAK connects the users with the healing properties of water. It features an innovative side accessed stove fully integrated into a marine grade aluminum body, locally harvested Red Cedar and stainless steel stove pipe. With a commitment to quality, it is made utilizing specialized fabrication methods and tig welding.

Carrie’s criteria for designing the SOAK was for it to be 2 person (less water), minimal in appearance, high quality materials, no chemicals and solid construction. She wanted it to be propane heated for ease of use as well as wood burning. Her inspirations are a love of water and fire and constant desire for a hot bath. RESTORE . RECHARGE . RECONNECT .