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Calling all space nerds: A+R's Pop-up shop will include London- and Hong Kong–based Papafoxtrot's spacecraft models.
Calling all space nerds: A+R's Pop-up shop will include London- and Hong Kong–based Papafoxtrot's spacecraft models.
Reclaimed Pyramid stool.
Reclaimed Pyramid stool.
These pyramids on the other side of the Elisabethenkirche also offset the church's neo-Gothic architecture and reminded me of the pyramid at the Louvre.
These pyramids on the other side of the Elisabethenkirche also offset the church's neo-Gothic architecture and reminded me of the pyramid at the Louvre.
Spacecraft Gallery — 2865 North Park Way, spacecraftstudio.com
Spacecraft Gallery — 2865 North Park Way, spacecraftstudio.com
The living area gains further sun from a skylight in the high pyramid-shaped roof.
The living area gains further sun from a skylight in the high pyramid-shaped roof.
The suite will be placed underneath the Louvre Pyramid.
The suite will be placed underneath the Louvre Pyramid.
The pyramidal roofs of the cabins allow snow to slide down to the ground.
The pyramidal roofs of the cabins allow snow to slide down to the ground.
Located on the top of a sand dune, the Vlieland house is dominated by a high roof that was inspired by the De Waard Albatross tent, a popular pyramidal camping tent designed by Dutch tent makers De Waard in 1961. The ground floor—where the communal areas like the living lounge, kitchen, and covered terrace are located—are fitted on all sides with glass to maximize views.
Located on the top of a sand dune, the Vlieland house is dominated by a high roof that was inspired by the De Waard Albatross tent, a popular pyramidal camping tent designed by Dutch tent makers De Waard in 1961. The ground floor—where the communal areas like the living lounge, kitchen, and covered terrace are located—are fitted on all sides with glass to maximize views.
The inverted pyramid roof of Kloof 119A glows at night, creating a giant light box effect.
The inverted pyramid roof of Kloof 119A glows at night, creating a giant light box effect.
Airbnb has partnered with Musée du Louvre to celebrate 30 years of the museum's iconic pyramid.
Airbnb has partnered with Musée du Louvre to celebrate 30 years of the museum's iconic pyramid.
The kitchen anchors the south end of the home. Set in a double-height volume, the 20-foot-tall pyramidal ceiling creates an expansive space that opens to the creek, the courtyard, and above to the sky.
The kitchen anchors the south end of the home. Set in a double-height volume, the 20-foot-tall pyramidal ceiling creates an expansive space that opens to the creek, the courtyard, and above to the sky.
Built in 1949, Byrdview is one of four residential homes designed by the famed midcentury architect William Pereira, known for his futuristic designs that include the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco.
Built in 1949, Byrdview is one of four residential homes designed by the famed midcentury architect William Pereira, known for his futuristic designs that include the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco.
The corner living room overlooks northwestern views of the Transamerica Pyramid, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. The furnishings are by Minotti, including the Seymour seating system, Leslie armchairs, and the Davis ottoman.
The corner living room overlooks northwestern views of the Transamerica Pyramid, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. The furnishings are by Minotti, including the Seymour seating system, Leslie armchairs, and the Davis ottoman.
Korridor Pyramid Key Box, $72 With a textured birch surface, storing keys has never looked better.
Korridor Pyramid Key Box, $72 With a textured birch surface, storing keys has never looked better.
This stretch of Telegraph Hill gazes one way toward the Transamerica Pyramid, and leads in the other to cafés, bars, and bookstores.
This stretch of Telegraph Hill gazes one way toward the Transamerica Pyramid, and leads in the other to cafés, bars, and bookstores.
In the Belgian city of Knokke-Heist, is a school designed by Amsterdam studio NL Architects, which has a turfed pyramidal roof with curving sides atop one of the administrative offices.
In the Belgian city of Knokke-Heist, is a school designed by Amsterdam studio NL Architects, which has a turfed pyramidal roof with curving sides atop one of the administrative offices.
Pioneer of the design-build movement, David Sellers Pyramid House on Prickly Mountain, Vermont cuts a striking silhouette with a sharply angled roof, and a raised terrace in the front of the house.
Pioneer of the design-build movement, David Sellers Pyramid House on Prickly Mountain, Vermont cuts a striking silhouette with a sharply angled roof, and a raised terrace in the front of the house.
Textured black surfaces and exposed concrete pay homage to San Francisco's iconic Transamerica Pyramid, while Raw Edges for Mutina tiles break up the harsh lines with a muted color pop.
Textured black surfaces and exposed concrete pay homage to San Francisco's iconic Transamerica Pyramid, while Raw Edges for Mutina tiles break up the harsh lines with a muted color pop.
The glass pyramids lining the roof infuse ample natural light throughout the living areas.
The glass pyramids lining the roof infuse ample natural light throughout the living areas.
Designed by London practice Henning Stummel Architects, this London residence is composed of six, red colored, metal-clad pavilions with high, pyramidal-shaped roofs crowned with skylights flood the interiors with sunlight.
Designed by London practice Henning Stummel Architects, this London residence is composed of six, red colored, metal-clad pavilions with high, pyramidal-shaped roofs crowned with skylights flood the interiors with sunlight.
When Rotterdam firm Studio Marco Vermeulen renovated the Biesbosch Museum in the wetlands of De Biesbosch National Park, they added green roofs to the hexagonal pyramids of the original building so it blends in with it’s surroundings.
When Rotterdam firm Studio Marco Vermeulen renovated the Biesbosch Museum in the wetlands of De Biesbosch National Park, they added green roofs to the hexagonal pyramids of the original building so it blends in with it’s surroundings.
Douglas fir plywood bar table by Niko Spacecraft, flanked by Miura stools by Konstantin Grcic.
Douglas fir plywood bar table by Niko Spacecraft, flanked by Miura stools by Konstantin Grcic.
The open work area offers a variety of work stations. White Donald Desks from Bed Bath & Beyond were lined up back to back, and paired with contrasting black Modway Pyramid Dining Side Chairs, also from Bed Bath & Beyond.
The open work area offers a variety of work stations. White Donald Desks from Bed Bath & Beyond were lined up back to back, and paired with contrasting black Modway Pyramid Dining Side Chairs, also from Bed Bath & Beyond.
A custom crescent-shaped couch that resembles a spacecraft can be pushed together or split apart into different configurations.
A custom crescent-shaped couch that resembles a spacecraft can be pushed together or split apart into different configurations.
The Akoris Garden Tuteur Sr (whose legs are shown here) is a nearly six-foot-tall trellis inspired by pyramid-shaped greenhouses.
The Akoris Garden Tuteur Sr (whose legs are shown here) is a nearly six-foot-tall trellis inspired by pyramid-shaped greenhouses.
Architect Paolo Caravello of Helsinki-based practice Void created this prism-shaped house near a lake in Sysmä, Finland, with a glass-topped pyramidal roof that transformed the top level of the house into a fully glazed observatory where its owners can look out to stunning views of the nature outdoors.
Architect Paolo Caravello of Helsinki-based practice Void created this prism-shaped house near a lake in Sysmä, Finland, with a glass-topped pyramidal roof that transformed the top level of the house into a fully glazed observatory where its owners can look out to stunning views of the nature outdoors.
Traditional Kentish hop-drying towers inspired the pyramid-like roof forms of this country estate home, which won its creators – James Macdonald Wright of Macdonald Wright Architects, and Niall Maxwell of Rural Office – the Royal Institute of British Architects’ 2017 “House of the Year” award.
Traditional Kentish hop-drying towers inspired the pyramid-like roof forms of this country estate home, which won its creators – James Macdonald Wright of Macdonald Wright Architects, and Niall Maxwell of Rural Office – the Royal Institute of British Architects’ 2017 “House of the Year” award.
Near the main house, James Turrell’s pyramidal Skyspace structure invites visitors into its dark recess for a chance to view the heavens through a perspective-altering cutout. Most of Murren’s museum-quality art collection is inside the house, including a Robert Rauschenberg piece, a set of Andy Warhol prints, and a hologram by Turrell.
Near the main house, James Turrell’s pyramidal Skyspace structure invites visitors into its dark recess for a chance to view the heavens through a perspective-altering cutout. Most of Murren’s museum-quality art collection is inside the house, including a Robert Rauschenberg piece, a set of Andy Warhol prints, and a hologram by Turrell.
Light streams from above into the living room and kithen thanks to the home's largest skylight. This skylight isn't one large window but two: one on the eastern side of the double-height volume, and one on the western. In between them are sculptural, pyramid-shaped forms that block and diffuse the sunlight throughout the day. In the words of the architects, they "add to the unexpective quality of light" in the space.
Light streams from above into the living room and kithen thanks to the home's largest skylight. This skylight isn't one large window but two: one on the eastern side of the double-height volume, and one on the western. In between them are sculptural, pyramid-shaped forms that block and diffuse the sunlight throughout the day. In the words of the architects, they "add to the unexpective quality of light" in the space.
Watermelon Pyramid
Watermelon Pyramid
Near the main house, James Turrell’s pyramidal Skyspace structure invites visitors into its dark recess for a chance to view the heavens through a perspective-altering cutout. Most of Murren’s museum-quality art collection is inside the house, including a Robert Rauschenberg piece, a set of Andy Warhol prints, and a hologram by Turrell. Image courtesy of Jill Paider.
Near the main house, James Turrell’s pyramidal Skyspace structure invites visitors into its dark recess for a chance to view the heavens through a perspective-altering cutout. Most of Murren’s museum-quality art collection is inside the house, including a Robert Rauschenberg piece, a set of Andy Warhol prints, and a hologram by Turrell. Image courtesy of Jill Paider.
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
A bird's-eye view of the Transamerica Pyramid
A bird's-eye view of the Transamerica Pyramid
Sitting in the second-floor office, one has the feeling of being at the command center of a powerful battleship or futuristic spacecraft. Desk, floor lamp, and CD racks were all designed by Moseley.
Sitting in the second-floor office, one has the feeling of being at the command center of a powerful battleship or futuristic spacecraft. Desk, floor lamp, and CD racks were all designed by Moseley.
Fitting Pyramid bookcase in Tokyo
Fitting Pyramid bookcase in Tokyo
Pyramid Shelves by Wendy Andreu.
Pyramid Shelves by Wendy Andreu.

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