- South West France
- Live the way you want
- All you need is less
What is ?
The Bunker
The Bunker is a unique studio designed by Mike Xavier and crafted by himself and Alexander James. It is a beautiful harmony of purpose and form. The Bunker is about the people… how they use the space, and was built to encourage flexibility and change depending on the mood.

BESPOKE LIVING
The kitchen is a highlight in itself featuring a unique sliding countertop which can be moved to open up the living space when not in use.

MINDFULNESS
Small rooms and dwellings set the mind on the right path, large ones cause it to go astray.
– Leonardo da Vinci

MODULAR SPACE
From luxurious wooden flooring, multiple hidden sleeping combinations to the rainforest shower. Every detail was scrutinized to ensure nothing was left out.
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Minimal Footprint Tree-Inspired house
This A-frame like cabin was designed by Danish architect, Konrad Wójcik to prove that you don’t need to clear land for new housing development. This house is perfect for 2 people and mounts on a single column to nestle perfectly into it’s surroundings and maintain a minimal footprint. A fully functioning interior divided into 4 levels… well…
Alpine refuge in the mountainous region of Skuta, Slovenia
Built by OFIS and designed in collaboration with Harvard University Graduate School of Design, this alpine refuge was built to withstand the elements. The design is made up of three separate modules, each with a different function. The windows open up the space to an amazing panoramic view of the valley and surrounding mountains. Everything was…
Mike Basich’s amazing self built 20m2 off the grid Cabin
Mike Basich is a pro snowboarder who built an incredible off the grid cabin called ‘Area 241’ on 40 acres of land in the unknown pockets of Donner Summit, California. That’s not all he built, he’s also got his own chair lift, like a mini resort all to himself. The Cabin was built to strategically…
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“We had a terrific stay in Mike’s gorgeous studio. The place is a dream: everything is well-thought-out and we felt right at home. The view on the marina is really enjoyable, especially at night.”
Daphné -
“We had a great time staying in the Bunker. The main murphy bed is ultra comfortable, better than most free standing beds. Super stylish and functional. The parking in the ground floor garage is easy with direct access to an elevator right up to the flat. If you surf, Capbreton beaches are 5 min away and Hossegor 10 min and super fun powerful beach break. I hope to get back there next year for an entire month.”
Michael -
“The bunker was the perfect location. Just minutes walk to loads of great restaurants and the center of Hossegor. The beaches are also just a few minutes away. The bunker was a breath of fresh air, modern and stylish decor with everything one would need for a comfortable stay. Extremely safe and just simply an overall great experience!”
Jessica
Meet the Talents
Meet the Team

Alexander James
CraftsmanAlexander James is a talented craftsman from London. He has been at the forefront of modern luxury apartment renovations and was fundamental to the initial phases of The Bunker.

Mike Xavier
MastermindFrom its inception to completion, Mike was hands on with conceptualising, planning, designing, and creating The Bunker.