This dome below one of our favorite
projects of 2008. It was for a home being built in the country in South
Georgia; for which we also built the colossal columns on the portico.
Old world techniques were
used to create the model for a 24 ft. dia. X 8 ft. rise dome. Weight
hanging in the roof trusses was an issue. Our design resulted in
a dome that weighs under 800 lbs., in sixteen sections, of 48 lbs
each. It has a one of a kind ceiling medallion which was cast in
a slump to match the radius of the dome. The 8" wide decorative
ring around the dome is cast in solid resin and marble dust . Check
back soon for the finished photos of the painted clouds and giant
chandelier (lowered for cleaning and service by a winch in the attic
). This dome was installed without any problems in a few hours, by
a general contractor and several of his crew.
We are confident that we can build any dome you may require,
interior or exterior. |