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Co-founders of French design studio Cutwork,

The daybed in the living area converts to a bed that sleeps two at night.

The bathroom is finished with birch plywood on the ceiling and Thermowood on the walls and the flooring in the wet areas. Brass fixtures contrast with the wood and offer a touch of sleekness.

When the vertical Thermowood shutters are open, the interior of the tiny cabin feels connected to the natural landscape via the large glass doors in the kitchen area.

Thick vegetation surrounding the two-acre property ensures ample privacy for residents seeking a tranquil city escape.

The backyard includes a long, sparkling pool with an adjacent guesthouse and spa.

The en suite bathroom features a double-sink vanity, as well as a cedar sauna.

The brutalist compound highlights a striking blend of materials including wood, steel, glass, and concrete.

Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow—who is well known for numerous Hollywood films including Zero Dark Thirty—is selling her Los Angeles compound, which includes a main residence and a poolside guesthouse, as well as a three-car garage.

The larger Mainsail model uses a 40-foot shipping container, allowing room for a private bedroom and separate living area. This model also opts for a separate entrance along the side, where portions of the original shipping container are also visible as part of the facade.

Wood design elements give the interior a nautical feel.

A side panel door can be propped up for alfresco living.