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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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TRISARA RESORT | PHUKET THAILAND - Image

TRISARA RESORT | PHUKET THAILAND

Trisara means "Third Garden in Heaven", this place sure looks like heaven. Trisara Resort is nestled in a private bay just 15 minutes from Phuket - Thailand. Trisara is hidden amongst lush tropical jungle, its a sanctuary of privacy, space and simple good taste. At the resort you can stay at one of the stunning 39 pool villas that sit above the bay, they offer private pools, dramatic sea views and a true sense of privacy.   ...
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LES BAINS DES DOCKS | MODERN SWIMMING COMPLEX - Image

LES BAINS DES DOCKS | MODERN SWIMMING COMPLEX

"Les Bains des Docks" is the spectacular new aquatic center in the city of Le Havre - France, dedicated to sport, recreation and leisure. This aquatic heaven is the first embodiment of the architect Jean Nouvel, winner of the prestigious Pritzker Price. Inspired by the concept of Roman baths, "Les Bains des Docks" are characterized by innovative design, including ponds dug in the ground and openings on facades discovering, from the outside, the i...
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STEP INTO THE VOID | FRENCH ALPS - Image

STEP INTO THE VOID | FRENCH ALPS

A new attraction for thrillseekers has just opened in the French Alps. Called "Step Into the Void”, this is the tallest attraction in Europe, it is located on the peak of Aiguille du Midi(Europes highest mountain peak). The death-defying attraction consists of a glass box suspended over the yawning void, 3,395 feet above the ground. It takes visitors almost 20 minutes to get to by cable car, but if you´re brave enough to enter the cube, you´ll be rewarded w...
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