On its surface, the title "Work" seems antithetical to the Sonnenfreunde brand. But the editors of issue 156 proposed a bold thesis: True leisure is only valuable when contrasted with genuine effort.
The 116-page magazine is divided into four major sections, each deconstructing a different facet of "work": sonnenfreunde sonderheft magazine 156 work
We spoke with Sonnenfreunde member and professional model builder Henrik Voss: On its surface, the title "Work" seems antithetical
Q: Why do you focus on work rather than just beautiful landscapes?
A: “Landscapes are nice, but without human activity, they feel empty. A waiting locomotive is fine – but a locomotive being refilled with coal, that’s a story. Work creates tension: will the shunting be done before the express train arrives?” This photo essay, shot on location in Tenerife
Q: Your favorite “work” detail?
A: “Tool sheds. A simple shed with an open door, a workbench inside, a vice, a few oil cans, and a hanging lamp. That tiny scene tells you someone cares for these machines.”
This photo essay, shot on location in Tenerife and Mallorca, does not feature tourists. Instead, it celebrates the invisible workforce: the men and women who construct beach clubs, maintain infinity pools, and terrace hillsides for vineyards. One striking spread shows a mason named Carlos laying volcanic stone for a spa’s solarium. The caption reads: “Jede Sonnenliege hat einen Zimmermann.” (Every sun lounger has a carpenter.)