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Hata Dome

Tucked into California's high desert, the HATA Dome is a sculptural sanctuary that blends radical design with climate-conscious living. Created by self-taught designer-builder Anastasiya Dudik, this 1,707-square-foot concrete dome stands as a bold testament to individual vision, merging Brutalist form, Ukrainian heritage, and sustainable architecture.

Inspired by ancestral building techniques and a "future primitive" ethos, HATA features curved walls, passive thermal regulation, plus fire and earthquake-resistant construction. Its thick concrete shell, crafted using shotcrete over a rebar-reinforced airform, naturally maintains a stable indoor climate, ideal for the harsh desert environment.

Inside, soft plaster walls and 16-foot ceilings create a calm, meditative space where light gently dances across organic forms. Custom furnishings rise from native boulders, while a circular saltwater pool, chef's kitchen, and luxury spa baths make the stay deeply restorative. Outdoors, a fire pit and cushioned amphitheater invite stargazing beneath vast desert skies.

The HATA Dome isn't just a home, it is a living sculpture. It asks us to rethink what shelter can be: resilient, expressive, and deeply in tune with nature. From its off-grid adaptability to its emotionally resonant design, this monolithic marvel offers more than escape, it offers perspective. Whether you are seeking creative clarity or just a break from the ordinary, HATA is a soulful desert experience unlike any other. Book now through Airbnb.




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SKYLODGE ADVENTURE SUITES

Available for rent at AirBnb, Skylodge Adventure Suites are a dramatic set of lodges set on the edge of a Peruvian cliff, a few miles outside of Cuzco. This option aims to answer to a new generation of people who long for different and more radical experiences rather than simply owning stuff, the purpose behind the project is to provide some sort of (re-)connection of the person with nature and reconsider their perspective and view of luxury and what the word could ...
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PLA2 Floating House

The spectacular PLA2 Floating House is an expansion of the successful Z9 Resort perched on the Srinakarin Dam in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Offered as another unforgettable experience for guests, the private floating unit lets you enjoy rafting, jet skiing, karaoke, jacuzzi nights, group dining, and more casual gatherings. At the unique villa guests can also enjoy swimming in the pool, playing in the dam area or soaking in the Jacuzzi tub, or simply sipping wine and sl...
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RED BULL ILLUME PHOTO CONTEST

Red Bull is associated to most action sports, the brand sponsors many action packed events. The Red Bull Illume Photo Contest showcases the most exciting and creative action sports photography on the planet. Red Bull have given people the opportunity to showcase their photographic capabilities, and this year´s contest features some breathtaking entrants. The Image Quest 2013 is the 3rd edition of the competition, and from thousands of entries, 50 images in ten cate...
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