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The covered approach, a common element in Wright's works, is flanked by Japanese stone lanterns.
The covered approach, a common element in Wright's works, is flanked by Japanese stone lanterns.
The B.M. Horse chair.
The B.M. Horse chair.
1935Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek.
1935Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek.
"Capitello, Easy Chair" by Studio 65.
"Capitello, Easy Chair" by Studio 65.
The architects applied BM marine-grade paint to the containers’ corrugated metal walls. The home is deliberately compact to match the scale of the neighborhood homes
The architects applied BM marine-grade paint to the containers’ corrugated metal walls. The home is deliberately compact to match the scale of the neighborhood homes
An Alvar Aalto table is surrounded by a quartet of the designer’s Chair 65.
An Alvar Aalto table is surrounded by a quartet of the designer’s Chair 65.
The main floor spans 200 square feet, and the loft is 65 square feet.
The main floor spans 200 square feet, and the loft is 65 square feet.
The Ilo Playhouse features a footprint of roughly 42 square feet, and it’s approximately 6.5 feet tall at its highest point.
The Ilo Playhouse features a footprint of roughly 42 square feet, and it’s approximately 6.5 feet tall at its highest point.
A skylight was added to bring in more light, and the existing ceilings painted Benjamin Moore ‘Black Tar’ for contrast. The island pendant is the Schoolhouse Ray 17” Pendant and the stools are the Artek Aalto High Chair K65.
A skylight was added to bring in more light, and the existing ceilings painted Benjamin Moore ‘Black Tar’ for contrast. The island pendant is the Schoolhouse Ray 17” Pendant and the stools are the Artek Aalto High Chair K65.
Many of the home’s furnishings are made from recycled materials, vintage finds, or nearly new pieces—such as this bathtub, which Jessica salvaged from a renovation at a friend’s house. The curtain was made from a vintage French sheet, which ironically—for a bathroom—has the initials BM embroidered on it.
Many of the home’s furnishings are made from recycled materials, vintage finds, or nearly new pieces—such as this bathtub, which Jessica salvaged from a renovation at a friend’s house. The curtain was made from a vintage French sheet, which ironically—for a bathroom—has the initials BM embroidered on it.
The B.M. Spoon, based on Pakhalé’s study of wax bell metal castings.
The B.M. Spoon, based on Pakhalé’s study of wax bell metal castings.
The 65-square-foot sleeping loft has just enough room for a bed.
The 65-square-foot sleeping loft has just enough room for a bed.
The BM1771 and BM1871 are part of the new outdoor collection from Carl Hansen & Søn, slated to be shown at Salone del Mobile but now available online. They are made of FSC-certified teak and foldable for easy storage.
The BM1771 and BM1871 are part of the new outdoor collection from Carl Hansen & Søn, slated to be shown at Salone del Mobile but now available online. They are made of FSC-certified teak and foldable for easy storage.
Aquatica Corelia-Wht™ (PureScape 617BM) Freestanding Solid Surface Bathtub
Aquatica Corelia-Wht™ (PureScape 617BM) Freestanding Solid Surface Bathtub
The 340-square-foot Greenmoxie tiny house is sustainably built, and it can operate completely off the grid. Prices for the customizable dwelling start at $65,000.
The 340-square-foot Greenmoxie tiny house is sustainably built, and it can operate completely off the grid. Prices for the customizable dwelling start at $65,000.
In the bathroom, glass divides the shower area and toilet for an open feel. The low-flow shower head by Nebia cuts water use by 65% compared to a traditional fixture.
In the bathroom, glass divides the shower area and toilet for an open feel. The low-flow shower head by Nebia cuts water use by 65% compared to a traditional fixture.
BM Snow cone green on the front door. SW Black Magic on house
BM Snow cone green on the front door. SW Black Magic on house
The lower floor is built at a high section of the slope—about 1.65 feet below the ground—to create a living area that’s embedded within the terrain.
The lower floor is built at a high section of the slope—about 1.65 feet below the ground—to create a living area that’s embedded within the terrain.
The home sits on a .65-acre hilltop site with fantastic views and beautiful landscaping, including mature oaks, maple, elm trees, Japanese maples, and magnolias.
The home sits on a .65-acre hilltop site with fantastic views and beautiful landscaping, including mature oaks, maple, elm trees, Japanese maples, and magnolias.
Thermory Wood lines the shower pan area in the smaller bathroom with an east-facing view. A Nebia showerhead reduces water use by 65% compared to traditional showerheads.
Thermory Wood lines the shower pan area in the smaller bathroom with an east-facing view. A Nebia showerhead reduces water use by 65% compared to traditional showerheads.
The 65-foot-long pool extends from the home and stretches along the property. A separate pool house includes another 20-foot dining table and barbecue area.
The 65-foot-long pool extends from the home and stretches along the property. A separate pool house includes another 20-foot dining table and barbecue area.
The upstairs den styled built-in shelves painted in BM's Decorator's White, peering into the upstairs guest room with vintage Murano glass table lamps.
The upstairs den styled built-in shelves painted in BM's Decorator's White, peering into the upstairs guest room with vintage Murano glass table lamps.
Before the addition of the approximately 750-square-foot pool (and its 65-square-foot hot tub), the lot was a scramble of structures: the house in one corner and the guesthouse and the office each occupying another.
Before the addition of the approximately 750-square-foot pool (and its 65-square-foot hot tub), the lot was a scramble of structures: the house in one corner and the guesthouse and the office each occupying another.
The early prototype for the B.M. Horse chair was made using the traditional lost wax casting technique and forever preserved in acrylic block.
The early prototype for the B.M. Horse chair was made using the traditional lost wax casting technique and forever preserved in acrylic block.
Our 65" screen, electric fireplace, and privacy curtains make for cozy movie nights.
Our 65" screen, electric fireplace, and privacy curtains make for cozy movie nights.
The formply used to line the black interior creates a “small, inky bubble of space,” Cheshire says. “It’s incredibly calm and quiet as a consequence.” His firm designed the built-in bed and cabinetry. The two Type 75 lamps are by Kenneth Grange for Anglepoise, and the Chair 65 is by Alvar Aalto.
The formply used to line the black interior creates a “small, inky bubble of space,” Cheshire says. “It’s incredibly calm and quiet as a consequence.” His firm designed the built-in bed and cabinetry. The two Type 75 lamps are by Kenneth Grange for Anglepoise, and the Chair 65 is by Alvar Aalto.
The spare BM1771 Table has Danish designer Børge Mogensen’s signature balance of form and function, updated by Carl Hansen & Søn. The 59-inch teak table folds flat to transition your patio from dinner to dancing.
The spare BM1771 Table has Danish designer Børge Mogensen’s signature balance of form and function, updated by Carl Hansen & Søn. The 59-inch teak table folds flat to transition your patio from dinner to dancing.
Immerso Glamping, a 65-square-foot prefab structure designed by Italian architects Fabio Vignolo and Francesca Turnaturi, is located in the Piedmont region of Italy. With a simple palette of birch plywood and plexiglass, the cabin was inspired by the architects’ experience designing easy-to-assemble, flat-packed cabins for disaster relief. You can book it on Airbnb for around $90.
Immerso Glamping, a 65-square-foot prefab structure designed by Italian architects Fabio Vignolo and Francesca Turnaturi, is located in the Piedmont region of Italy. With a simple palette of birch plywood and plexiglass, the cabin was inspired by the architects’ experience designing easy-to-assemble, flat-packed cabins for disaster relief. You can book it on Airbnb for around $90.
The after dining nook: The pantry cabinet was removed (opening up the space) and replaced by open shelving and a magnetic blackboard that keeps the freezer organized, menus posted weekly and a running list for the grocery store trip. The walls are BM Swiss Coffee.
The after dining nook: The pantry cabinet was removed (opening up the space) and replaced by open shelving and a magnetic blackboard that keeps the freezer organized, menus posted weekly and a running list for the grocery store trip. The walls are BM Swiss Coffee.
Designers Kathryn Heller and Kevin Short covered a 16-foot window wall in their San Francisco loft with custom curtains fabricated from 65 yards of block-printed fabric sourced from India. The curtains are motor-operated, and a black-out liner ensures good sleep in the bedroom upstairs. An additional sheer liner facilitates daytime light and privacy.
Designers Kathryn Heller and Kevin Short covered a 16-foot window wall in their San Francisco loft with custom curtains fabricated from 65 yards of block-printed fabric sourced from India. The curtains are motor-operated, and a black-out liner ensures good sleep in the bedroom upstairs. An additional sheer liner facilitates daytime light and privacy.
Designed by Max Levy, the contemporary home is wrapped in corrugated metal—and it comes with a barn, an ADU, and 4.65 acres of land.
Designed by Max Levy, the contemporary home is wrapped in corrugated metal—and it comes with a barn, an ADU, and 4.65 acres of land.
The Buster is a customizable home by Build Tiny, a family-owned business in Katikati, New Zealand. The compact dwelling features a lofty living space, plenty of natural light, and a surprising amount of storage. Sheathed in two-tone corrugated metal, the home can be ordered either finished or unfinished. The basic shell starts at around $35,382, while a turn-key version is priced at $65,228.
The Buster is a customizable home by Build Tiny, a family-owned business in Katikati, New Zealand. The compact dwelling features a lofty living space, plenty of natural light, and a surprising amount of storage. Sheathed in two-tone corrugated metal, the home can be ordered either finished or unfinished. The basic shell starts at around $35,382, while a turn-key version is priced at $65,228.
Lodging at the hostel includes 12 suites that are outfitted with 65 custom-built beds tucked into handcrafted bunks complete with privacy curtains, a lamp, and plug. A communal "Romper Room" includes eight single beds tucked into handcrafted bunks, a California king-sized bed, sofas, three full bathrooms, and 1,000 square feet of space for those "rock star nights."
Lodging at the hostel includes 12 suites that are outfitted with 65 custom-built beds tucked into handcrafted bunks complete with privacy curtains, a lamp, and plug. A communal "Romper Room" includes eight single beds tucked into handcrafted bunks, a California king-sized bed, sofas, three full bathrooms, and 1,000 square feet of space for those "rock star nights."
Jack and Marilyn Zuber lived in the Brentwood home for 65 years without altering anything but the wallpaper. Thomas even has photos of them digging on the site when construction first began. Out of respect for the home, Thomas tread carefully with her updates, even keeping the old drapes and using the original paint colors as a jumping-off point in researching color palettes of the era.
Jack and Marilyn Zuber lived in the Brentwood home for 65 years without altering anything but the wallpaper. Thomas even has photos of them digging on the site when construction first began. Out of respect for the home, Thomas tread carefully with her updates, even keeping the old drapes and using the original paint colors as a jumping-off point in researching color palettes of the era.
Soft gray concrete, a polycarbonate screen, and metal roof bedeck the simple front facade of House A. Not immediately apparent? An underground water collection tank and solar panels. "We used a really high recycled content mix for our tilt-up concrete walls, which have 65-percent slag [a byproduct of steel production] instead of high-carbon emitting Portland cement," say the architects.
Soft gray concrete, a polycarbonate screen, and metal roof bedeck the simple front facade of House A. Not immediately apparent? An underground water collection tank and solar panels. "We used a really high recycled content mix for our tilt-up concrete walls, which have 65-percent slag [a byproduct of steel production] instead of high-carbon emitting Portland cement," say the architects.
DD 65 floor plan drawing
DD 65 floor plan drawing

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