Monolithic

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Eye of the Storm

This Monolithic Dome home, on a beach site on Sullivans Island, South Carolina, is a prolate ellipse measuring 80′ × 57′ × 34′.

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Many curves

The grand staircase to the third level continues the dome’s sculpted and curved design.

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Second floor

It encompasses the home’s main living area: living, dining and entertaining areas; a kitchen; 3 full bathrooms; 2 bedrooms.

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A hurricane survivor

The Eye’s ground level has 8 huge openings that a hurricane’s storm surge can rush through without harming the dome’s top 2 levels.

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Gourmet fixings

Kitchen features an eating island and a work counter, built in opposite curves of Corian. Work counter has sink bowls molded right into it, making it seamless and easy to clean.

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Dining area

It’s located just to the right of the main entrance. The 3 progressively smaller windows create an interesting accent.

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Master bath

It includes a large whirlpool tub with a rounded window just above it.

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Third floor comfort

This sitting room is suspended over the second level and flooded with sunshine coming through the skylight.

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Master bedroom

Located on the third level, the master bedroom has easy access to the outside porch.

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Second or main floor

The dome’s four levels provide 3500 square feet of inside living space.

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Third floor

Its bedrooms include large closets and access to 2 porches.

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How about a nap?

Balcony just outside the master bedroom includes an inviting hammock.

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Up and out!

The main balcony, outside the living room, has a single pillar that is part of this Monolithic structure and is extremely strong.

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To the beach!

From the balcony, one steps down onto a bermed hill and then down to the beach.

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