James Bond Houses and Other Stylish Spaces From the Films
It’s been sixty years since audiences were introduced to the soon-to-be international phenomenon known as Bond, James Bond. Welsh actor Sean Connery starred as secret agent 007 in the very first film adaptation of author Ian Fleming’s novels, Dr. No (1962) and, to put it in ’60s vernacular, audiences found him dashing, debonair, and deadly. A permanent fixture in pop culture, there are no less than six versions of Bond in over two dozen films, all of which feature the requisite femme fatale, exotic and historical locales, inimitable gadgets, and, of course, spectacular sets.
Inspired by German expressionism, the celebrated production designer Sir Ken Adam set the tone for the franchise. Over the years, audiences have been treated to brutalist villain’s lairs, fantastical underground headquarters, and assorted midcentury-modern interiors set against Caribbean and European backdrops. Production designers Peter Lamont, Dennis Gassner, and Mark Tildesley are a few who carried on the tradition of unforgettable visuals, including Dr. No’s tarantula room, actor Shirley Eaton painted head-to-toe in gold, weapons emerging from Bond’s Aston Martin DB5, and more.
Below, take a tour of the James Bond houses, cars, and more spaces where style remains a constant.