Milton Keynes new town was built in the 1960s as a means of addressing the increasing housing congestion in London. As a result, there are several houses of architectural interest that have been built in recent years.

Pyramid House was built in 1981 as part of the Homeworld exhibition, a showcase of innovative and experimental houses designed by architects from across the globe. For the exhibition, 36 full-scale homes were designed and built in Bradwell Common by 20 major developers, who hailed from everywhere from Britain to Canada, Denmark to Sweden and even as far as New Zealand. The exhibition took place in May 1981 to a wave of publicity and welcomed over 140,000 visitors.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Homeworld exhibition. There is a full programme of activities taking place including documentaries, exhibitions and trail walks around the area. All 36 houses can still be seen today and stand as a testament to Milton Keynes' position as a pioneer of innovative housing design.