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THE WIND FROM NOWHERE : Pyramid Ground Floor

Some concept art from J.G. Ballard’s little known first novel THE WIND FROM NOWHERE. 
Global hurricane strength winds blast and scour the earth driving the population underground. 
Hardoon, a billionaire with plans to take over everything has the foresight to build a concrete pyramid to protect himself from the apocalyptic winds. Underneath is a system of bunkers housing his own private army.
This is the ground floor of his apartment within the pyramid. 
I decided to design it in a retro brutalist architecture style. I was aiming for a James Bond style villain’s lair.
J. G. Ballard’s style is well matched with lots of concrete and since the novel came out in the early 60’s I didn’t want it to look too contemporary.

Bar area

Bar area

Swimming pool

Swimming pool

Dining area

Dining area

Conversation pit

Conversation pit

Chess game and wine racks in background

Chess game and wine racks in background

Piano and library area

Piano and library area

Mood board

Mood board

Rough layout

Rough layout