About
Dominion Domes was established with the express vision of delivering an alternative, specific-situation option to the housing market. The company philosophy is founded on the opportunity to provide quick-response, highly durable and affordable emergency/relief housing for natural disaster situations and low-impact environmental installations.
The business is owned by the Zovaruss group and boast cumulative building, engineering, interior design and project management experience spanning decades.
Our History
The foundation and heritage of our domes was designed and built in 1974 by Australian John Smith, furniture designer and maker, in Hobart, Tasmania.
Back then, the three-bedroom, roughly 170 square metre abode was comprised of triangular elements made from fibreglass and perspex — creating a particularly sleek and futuristic appearance.
The interior, airy yet cleverly occupied, presented another “Wow” moment. The open-plan ground floor featured a hexagonal yellow kitchen—complete with a hexagonal island—in the centre, surrounded by the open living and dining area, two bedrooms, and a bathroom / laundry area. A 50 square metre wrap-around veranda was accessed via the front foyer and the living area.
Compact stairs in the foyer lead to a grand master bedroom loft, with a band of triangular “skylights” above and built-in storage benches along the wall.
Still standing today, John’s groundbreaking geodesic dome is a testament to quality craftsmanship and a timeless design structure.
Dominion Domes is very proud and inspired to take this concept to the next level in sustainable living today.