Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Chinese Man Defies Demolition Orders for Unique Pyramid House
In China, a man named Chen built a tall, unusual house that looks like a pyramid.
He did this because he didn't want to sell his family's old home to developers who wanted to build a resort.
His house is now very tall and a bit shaky, so he's tied it down with ropes.
The government says it's not safe and wants him to take it down, but he refuses.
He has been fighting them in court, but so far, he hasn't won.
Despite the problems, the house has become a place that people like to visit.
Chen Tianming built a 10-story pyramid house in a Chinese village after refusing to sell his home to developers.
The house is deemed unsafe and lacks building permits.
Chen has received demolition notices and fought them in court, but has not won.
The house was built in the 1980s by Chen's grandfather, and Chen's parents refused to sell it.
The unique structure has become a local tourist attraction.
- Who
- Chen Tianming
- What
- A man built a 10-story pyramid-like house and is fighting demolition orders.
- When
- Construction began in 2019, and the house was deemed illegal last August.
- Where
- Guizhou province, China
- Why
- Chen refused to sell his family's home to developers.
Developer/Government
Chen Tianming
Safety and Legality vs. Community Interest
Developer/Government
The structure is unsafe and lacks the required building permits.
Chen Tianming
The building has become a tourist attraction.
- Name
- Chen Tianming
- Location
- Guizhou province, China
- House Type
- 10-story pyramid
- Year construction began
- 2019
- Demolition Notices Received
- Yes
- Permits
- Lacking