This futuristic pyramid house is actually inspired by ancient Japanese design: pit dwelling. Normally made from bamboo and rice straw, these dwellings were built by placing a steep thatched roof over a hole dug in the ground. Architect Makoto Tanijiri's conjured this version for a family in Saljo, Japan.
Although the home appears to be a solid pyramid sitting atop a man-made hill, it has a few floors and actually sits on a room with windows on all sides.
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REACTOR comments:
Chase - This is pretty rad, but where is the living space, bedroom? Where is my couch and tv? Ha!
Clifbo - Maybe I'm being a spoil sport, but there are no railings so make sure you don't fall through the stairwells. And what's up with the bathroom with no walls? I don't think I could shower in that environment. But overall, a very cool concept based on an ancient design.
Heather - Sweet! I'm not sure it's exactly the most functional design, especially for a house. It definitely seems more like a studio space you would want so you could see the inspiration around you, rather than staring at a man-made "wall" of grass.
BSJenn - I'm a little concerned about flooding issues. When you build a retaining wall around 75% of your home like that you're bound to run into some water problems. I like the design, but I think it's best suited for an area that isn't surrounded by traditional housing. I wonder what the neighbors think!
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