Could You Live in a Pyramid House?

If you thought pyramids were outdated, you thought wrong. Mexican architect Juan Carlos Ramos has revived the famous architectural design (don’t worry, he left the mummies back in Egypt) in a modern home design project called Pyramid House.

The proposal for Pyramid House was submitted to an architectural competition that specifically requested innovative use of basic geometry in clean, simple and yet appealing, attention catching ways. This contemporary version of a pyramid features long windows on each of the four large facades, with an entire side being made of a large window, which allows natural light to illuminate and warm the home. Onlookers can see from this side the multi-level spaces that highlight a beautiful library, balcony, two bedrooms and a recording studio, which have all been master-planned to maximize the use of space throughout the home.

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Inspired by the landscapes of Lake Zirahuen and Lake Los Azufres in the architect’s hometown Michoacan, Mexico, which is typically known for its humid and rainy climate and lush forests, Ramos originally had thought to build a cottage. He said, “The pyramid house was created with the intention of improving the experience of living in a house as a reflection of the human being through the beauty of the architecture, I think it is a primary search in architectural design.” With regards to whether the design is an improvement on modern architecture, he said, “I cannot say that one way is better than another but I think the intention of creating spaces with natural illumination, comfortable and beautiful, where the user can improve their quality of life is completely honest.”

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All of us at Newinhomes.com agree that the design is definitely interesting, and in many ways it seems like a great place to live, but we wonder how practical it would be in terms of maximizing space. The blueprints reveal that in terms of having the same commodities that are standard in conventional homes, Pyramid House can accommodate for living and dining rooms, a kitchen, garage, bathroom and pool, two bedrooms on separate floors, which maximizes privacy, and even a loft style library on the top floor.

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However, the incline must be at least a small impediment with regard to using space in an efficient way. Imagine trying to hang a picture or curtains? It might feel like you’re in the attic of a very large home (because of the sloping ceilings), which leads us to wonder how many of us could live in a home like this. Can you think of any benefits to this kind of design?