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The conversation pit was another idea central to Dudik’s early dream. It’s complemented by a semi-circle window and a skylight for views of the mountains and the stars.

The primary material is concrete, creating an otherworldly, monolithic dome amidst the desert landscape.

“The dome is very acoustic,” says Dudik. “Artists can stay there, be really close to Pappis, and have this creative retreat that overlooks the Sawtooth Mountains.”

Inspired by her upbringing in routine and her newfound love for Joshua Tree, Anastasiya Dudik designed the Hata dome—a 1,700-square-foot creative retreat in Pioneertown.

Upstairs, neutral carpeting runs throughout each of the five bedrooms.

The home's new exterior is crafted from Hardie Panels and asphalt shingles. A garage on the left side of the facade is concealed by the vertical members of the Hardie Panels.

The upper addition

"I aways wanted to have a proper shower outdoors. This was my little dream, you know, just showering with the sun,

A built-in staircase leads up to the "bedroom", set on a sitting-height mezzanine level that fits a double bed (two standard-size IKEA 35-inch mattresses) and two bedside tables. The window gives Geo and Zoe something they had always wanted—a view of the sea from their bed.

"We wanted to have our storage open and visible, because I think the more visible something is, the tidier you keep it and you also don't buy loads of extra stuff,

Windows and glazing were one of the largest overall costs, setting Geo and Zoe back €10,306.

Now positioned as they are at the top of the home, the living room and dining room have ten-foot high ceilings and wide open views of the water.

A Pastille Collection sofa by Hlynur Atlason joins a Tricolor LC4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina, both from DWR. The black marble-and-rebar coffee table is from Hay. Next to the staircase is a 19th-century Japanese samurai suit of armor. A Noguchi Akari pendant hangs from the 14-foot ceiling.

Seattle-based Shed Architecture & Design worked with kitchen systems company Space Theory to create Quynh-Vy’s dream kitchen, complete with pink cabinets, open walnut shelving, and a 12-foot marble island.

Textured travertine limestone slabs from ABC Stone run under the custom white oak vanity, and are also used on the walls.