For the past 30 years, the Stockport Pyramid has been a head turner for those who happen to spot it as they drive across the M60. The dazzling building stands on Yew Street, sticking out like a sore thumb amongst other non-descript office buildings with many wondering what exactly is inside it and why it was built there in the first place.
The pyramid was built in the late eighties and opened it's doors in 1992. It was supposed to be one of five pyramids built in the area to create Manchester's own 'Valley of Kings' which is a nod to a valley in Egypt where a number of beautifully preserved tombs of royal subjects were found.
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However, that plan was scrapped and the pyramid stood alone and empty for many years before becoming a HQ for the Co-Operative Bank and then a number of other businesses over the years. Now, the pyramid might finally have a future after the owner of a restaurant chain confirmed talks are in place to bring it back into use.
In light of this, we asked our readers what would they would do with the notorious Stockport Pyramid and the answers didn't disappoint.
One reader suggested it be turned into a nightclub: "Always thought it would make a good nightclub DJ booth right at the top, would be awesome."
Another person thought the space should be used to home the most vulnerable: "How about somewhere for homeless people? Self contained flats where they can sleep."
One football fan who couldn't resist the chance to take a swipe at recent Champion's League winners Manchester City said: "Make it Citehs home ground. Might have a chance to fill it then."
Another reader added: "[I] can see it from my living room it looked so good when it used to glow up."
Another commenter who wasn't a fan put it bluntly and said: "Absolute eyesore that needs demolishing". While a reader suggested it be moved to an environment more fitting for it's grandiose appearance and said: "Move it to Egypt."
The Pyramid comprises of 86,000 square feet of office accommodation over five floors, with 426 on-site car parking spaces. The entire site comprises of 4.5 acres.
In May 2019, news of its purchased by a Saudi Arabian investor was confirmed, with Eamar Developments (UK) buying the building from the Co-op Bank. It went on the market the summer before with an asking price of more than £4.5m.
