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Headline: The Bubble House: Amazing Property Comes On Market For First Time

Caption: An amazing Bubble House is for sale. The home in Karalee, Queensland, Australia, offers a unique lifestyle in property boasting eleven domes across three levels, twenty rooms and 1050m2 floor space. Inventor Mr. Graham Birchall first began designing The Bubble House for his thesis in his final year of Architecture at QUT. Construction of this great architectural feat began on Father’s Day 1983, with the major structures being completed ten years later on Father’s Day 1993. Mr. Birchall and his father-in-law Ed Bohl worked most evenings and weekends to complete the project, inventing and developing building techniques to adapt to the spherical designs. It is the first time the property has come on the market. No price is being listed, rather, offers of interest are being accepted. The domes are constructed using Ferrocement, a material adapted by Mr. Birchall that uses steel wires covered in a thin layer of cement. Over 350,000 wire ties make up the dome structures, all of which were crafted and assembled by the pair with unique tools they invented specifically for the build. The dome design allows gracious high ceilings and benches and cupboards taking up less floor space with the wall curving underneath them. Sustainability at its best. Water cooling towers stretching from level one to level two provide the air-conditioning to the mutual living areas. The sound of running water provides tranquillity. With inspiration taken from the humble camera, the windows feature Iris shutters designed and created by Mr. Birchall. These remotely controlled shutters provide functionality and form. The main bathroom and ensuite presents with a step-down round spa bath with a rain shower. The kitchen has been designed by a master boat builder to encompass curves in all of its aspects. Seamless joined and curved it presents with electric cooking, two draw dishwashers, storage and more! The fire place is centrally located to heat level one and two. Designed and forged by Mr Birchall and a local steel merchant. It is a work of art aesthetically and is highly functional. There is also a tiered media room, a library with domed window, and office space for up to four staff, complete with kitchenette. Outdoors is a considerable terrace with built-in BBQ space, while a balcony offers a golf tee facing the river. There are also multiple ‘alfresco’ patios. The home is being marketed by Helen Shephard of First National Real Estate.

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