List of Monolithic Dome & Curved Architecture Projects

Shell House—A Mid-Century Modern Monolithic Dome Home

Updated 23 Nov 2023

Shell House is a stunning 2400-square-foot (225 m²) Monolithic Dome home situated on five acres in the Catskills Mountains. Constructed in 1996, the oblate ellipsoid half dome has a south wall of windows and opaque panels of insulated porcelain on aluminum. New owners Lydia White and Ian Fleming sponsored an award-winning redesign by DAAM in 2018, adding a mahogany entry closet and a round-edged kitchen that respects the dome’s unique shape and open interior. … read more

Claddagh Dome—A Monolithic Dome Home

Updated 17 Nov 2023

The Claddagh Dome is a Monolithic Dome home built by the original owners, Jim and Chrsitine Spurgeon of Azle, Texas. Completed 25 years ago, the dome roof has since been renovated with a uniquely attractive pattern of metal cladding.The dome and attached converted shipping containers enclose about 3200 square feet (295 m²) of living space. Many custom elements are found in the home which was a labor of love for the two do-it-yourself enthusiasts who constructed it. … read more

Tasi Dome: A Monolithic Dome Home

Updated 9 Nov 2023

Tasi Dome is a Monolithic Dome home finished in 2012 by Stanley Hall and Linda Tatreau of Guam. The main house is 1900 square feet. The detached garage and its upstairs studio apartment are each 700 square feet. Tasi Dome was the first Monolithic Dome Home built in Typhoon Alley, AKA the Western Pacific. It is nestled amongst palm and avocado trees overlooking the Pacific. … read more

Wells Middle School Cafeteria

Updated 18 Oct 2023

Wells Middle School Cafeteria is a multi-purpose Monolithic Dome constructed next to the Wells Middle School in Catoosa, Colorado. It normally serves as the school cafeteria and auditorium. It is also a FEMA rated safe room for shelter during severe weather—including tornadoes. All doors and opening in the cafetorium are rated for severe weather. The building is large enough to contain the entire student body during an emergency. … read more

Delaware State Park Tornado Shelter

Updated 18 Oct 2023

The Delaware State Park Tornado Shelter is a FEMA P-361 rated Monolithic Dome safe room. It provides near-absolute protection during tornadoes and other severe weather events at the park. When warning sirens sound, a wireless signal unlocks the door. Up to 856 campers and park-goers can shelter inside. … read more

Anthony N. Fusco, Sr. Athletic Center & Academic Center

Exterior of the Anthony N. Fusco, Sr. Athletic Center.

Updated 16 Oct 2023

The Anthony N. Fusco, Sr. Athletic & Academic Center is a beautiful addition to the Delaware Military Academy’s campus. School administration at the Academy saw a need for the students to have more space for athletic and academic activities, and decided a dome gymnasium could provide this extra space. The collaboration of a few different companies was able to produce the new facility for the young cadets to utilize. … read more

Madison Heights Salt Storage Monolithic Dome

Updated 11 Oct 2023

The Madison Heights salt storage dome is a 92-foot (28 m) diameter by 33-foot (10 m) tall Monolithic Dome with a large extended augment. It was built by South Industries in 2021, replacing an uninsulated concrete dome built in the 1970s by concrete thinshell pioneer Horal Harrington. When the city of Madison Heights was contemplating how to replace the old dome, they were surprised to learn that the cost difference of a Monolithic Dome compared to a conventional structure was less than they expected. … read more

Tatooine of Catoctin Mountains

Updated 11 Oct 2023

“Tatooine of Catoctin Mountains” is the new Monolithic Dome home of Chris and Shehla Hyser. Nestled in a clearing and surrounded by sparkling trees near Maryland’s portion of the Appalachian Trail, the house is a triple-dome named after Luke Skywalker’s home planet of Tatooine. The house is 1890 square feet (175.6 m²) with a 1000 square foot (93 m²) garage. It hosts three bedrooms, two baths and an inviting great room with a custom kitchen. … read more

Avalon Multipurpose Center

The competition basketball court inside.

Updated 9 Oct 2023

The Avalon Multipurpose Center is a school gymnasium for the K12 school district in Avalon, Texas. The facility features a full-size basketball court, four locker rooms, synthetic glass front, foyer, restrooms, concessions, and seating for 720 spectators. … read more

Arcadia Dome Home

Updated 21 Sep 2023

Arcadia Dome Home is an Orion-style Monolithic Dome home in Providence, Utah. Constructed in 2016, it is the home of MDI Publisher Dave South and his family. The home merges three dome shapes into one seamless structure using a prototype transverse Airform membrane for construction. … read more

A-1 Rental Inc

Rentals sign embedded in metal cladding on the dome.

Updated 20 Sep 2023

A-1 Rental Inc. is a construction equipment rental store in Rexburg, Idaho. They offer a wide range of equipment to rent including skid steers, excavators, compactors, generators, forklifts, and much more. They are also an authorized dealer of Husqvarna products, “a global leader in outdoor power products for forestry, park maintenance, and lawn & garden care. … read more

Southern Towers Monolithic Dome Home

Updated 12 Sep 2023

The Southern Towers is a partially underground Monolithic Dome home comprised of four domes, all of which are on stemwalls. The individual domes are connected via tunnel connectors built into the Airform. … read more

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