Domes are ancient, from igloos to The Pantheon, the experience inside them is visceral and wonderful with an enveloping sense of calm from walls that arch from floor to roof in a single swoop. Domes may be ancient, but caves are elemental, the purest essence of shelter and the safest of havens from the world outside. The new Halodome Panorama by Timothy Oulton Studio brings both of these ideas to life as the ultimate cocoon with a view.
The original Halodome or 'Dome Home' as it's affectionately
known, was built by Timothy Oulton Studio as a prototype and is the
first accredited residential Passivehaus in China. Today, the Dome
Home is used to host guests who visit our workshops and showroom
from around the globe.
Timothy Oulton Studio's latest version of the Halodome concept
is a 9 metre fully prefabricated multi-use structure with 60m2 of
internal space, a huge glazed arch and curved balcony, all
shippable to anywhere in the world.
Scaled for a multitude of uses, this configuration can function
perfectly as a luxury villa with ample space for sleeping, living
and bathing areas that are all able to take in views of the
surrounding environment through large sliding doors and a panoramic
wall of glass.
"The aim was to create a space that was something between a cave and a dome, an enveloping cozy haven, but with a view. Its scaled at the ideal size for a hotel villa, also with a balcony to take in the view and surroundings”
Simon Laws, Co-founder of Timothy Oulton Studio
Lined with reclaimed timbers stained with natural Indigo and
re-used terracotta flooring, the rich selection of stone finishes
and bespoke furniture has been designed to provide a fully
immersive luxury experience.
The main 4.5 metre high domed area is divided by a freestanding
timber and stone cabinet, integrating a TV on the living side and
an exquisitely detailed basin and mirror unit finished in honed and
sandblasted Verde Marble.
The overall palette is a mix of warm natural hues and textures,
raw linen, natural sheepskin fur and leather. Sand blasted and
honed tables in Verde Marble are all set against the varying clay
tones of the terracotta flooring, warmed in the cooler months by
highly efficient underfloor coils. A softly glowing cluster of
honed alabaster spheres hangs from the central ceiling spindle,
evoking evening moonlight.
soak up the view
A freestanding black stone bath overlooks the balcony and water
views beyond. Shower and WC cubicles are accessed on the perimeter
of the space through frameless glass doors, lined with honed marble
mosaics.
Concealed Kitchenette
Stained timber slated doors conceal double wardrobes and
adjacent to the main entrance, a kitchenette is lined with textured
red marble.
SLEEP SOUNDLY
A curved timber bedhead mirrors the central TV unit with a raft
divan base and sumptuous handmade Timothy Oulton mattress, topper
and pure linen bedding. Natural sheep leather cushions and timber
drum side tables with adjustable task lights create the utmost
comfort and ambience.
specification
Halodome Panorama is a multi-use structure that has been
primarily developed for the resort market, ideal for use in remote
locations where the fully prefabricated factory controlled
manufacture can facilitate a more cost effective construction
timeline.
Also available, a prefabricated timber floor deck, made up of 20
fully insulated panels that can be supported on 12 columns and
locally installed foundations. Alternatively, the dome can be
erected on a conventional concrete base slab and foundation.
Halodome Panorama can be supplied with either stainless steel or
timber shingle claddings to suit various climates and
aesthetics.
