Charca Casa: The Dome Home by Charca Pond
Charca Casa was built in 1996-1997 by Judy Lynne South and David B. South, inventor of the Monolithic Dome.
The living room has plenty of windows for enjoying the view of the pond.
Charca means pond or puddle and casa means house in Spanish, hence, the name Charca Casa, or the house by the pond. The one acre pond is a spectacular backdrop for the spacious patio. Designed by Judy South and David B. South and Monolithic designer Larry Byrne, the home features a 32-foot expanse of windows in the living room. The Souths wanted to enjoy the views of the pond they had installed in 1990, shortly after purchasing the property.
Charca Casa consists of two 40-foot (12 m) diameter domes which are 16 feet (5 m) tall connected via a foyer with conventional construction. The dome on the south side, called Casa, has three bedrooms, including the primary with ensuite, a home office, and a storage room. In the center of Casa has a small loft accessible by a spiral staircase.
Charca, the dome on the north side, features a large, open living room, a bedroom with private bath, a laundry room, a large pantry and a spacious galley kitchen. With the open design of the kitchen, dining and living areas, the majority of the dome functions as a great room.
One of the four bedrooms in Charca Casa has a view of the vine-covered garage.
The large patio of Charca Casa looks out over the pond where many birds come.