California Sphere House

The dome shaped form was first insulated with a fabric form, then sprayed with urethane foam and concrete. Then the forms were covered over with earth keeping all the rooms at least six feet underground. When the dome home was first built, Turner thought it looked like something had landed from Mars and Ann wondered how the neighbors would react to their unconventional home. Fortunately, the neighbors have adjusted well.

Toward the rear of the home a hallway connects the guestroom and master bedroom. The guestroom doubles as a study for Lloyd and the master bedroom has its own nook in a small dome of its own. It features a custom made wall-to-wall mattress, a comfortable and perfect place for gazing into the circular skylights above (figure I).