Let’s talk! — This small but cozy conversation area features soft-white, curved walls and plump, colorful sofas.

Let’s talk! — This small but cozy conversation area features soft-white, curved walls and plump, colorful sofas.


Due Sorelle: Two Sisters Design a Monolithic Dome Home

Two Sisters in Italy, Texas

Due Sorelle in the romantic language of Italy means Two Sisters. Thanks to Melinda and Sarah, two daughters of Monolithic’s President David South, we now have a Due Sorelle at our headquarters in Italy, Texas.

In 2004, with the help of Judy South, their mom, Melinda and Sarah designed and planned the construction of a 32-foot-diameter Monolithic Dome home that they named Due Sorelle. Built on a 2-foot-high stemwall, this home’s 804-square-foot interior includes two bedrooms, one bath, an open living/dining area and a kitchen with generous storage.

An inviting entry  — A curtained front doorway welcomes visitors.

An inviting entry — A curtained front doorway welcomes visitors.

By design — Bookshelves lining the wall create an attractive display and a pathway to a bedroom.

By design — Bookshelves lining the wall create an attractive display and a pathway to a bedroom.

No wasted space — Here is a pleasant kitchen for both cooking and informal dining.

No wasted space — Here is a pleasant kitchen for both cooking and informal dining.

Tile floors — Except for the living room, a handsome, easily maintained tile covers the floors of this dome-home.

Tile floors — Except for the living room, a handsome, easily maintained tile covers the floors of this dome-home.

Music, Music, Music! — Efficient furniture placement allows room for a piano within the 804 square feet of this Monolithic Dome home.

Music, Music, Music! — Efficient furniture placement allows room for a piano within the 804 square feet of this Monolithic Dome home.

Good Night! — Soft-blues, whites and black create a relaxing environment in this bedroom.

Good Night! — Soft-blues, whites and black create a relaxing environment in this bedroom.

Bathroom — It has both shower and tub.

Bathroom — It has both shower and tub.

Due Sorelle — Built on a 2-foot-high stemwall, Due Sorelle has a diameter of 32 feet and includes 2 bedrooms, bath, living/dining area and kitchen.

Due Sorelle — Built on a 2-foot-high stemwall, Due Sorelle has a diameter of 32 feet and includes 2 bedrooms, bath, living/dining area and kitchen.