Condo Row, 9500 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
Pyramid Condos
It isn’t 5000 years old nor was it built by the Egyptians, but The Pyramid in Ocean City, Maryland is a unique building on the East Coast that has won several architectural awards. John Whaley, a local developer, commissioned architect William Morgan to design his building in 1971. Morgan was known for designing buildings that respected the landscape. The result is an asymmetrical pyramid that resembles a steep dune.*
The Pyramid was finished in 1975 with 171 one and two bedroom units and an oceanfront heated pool. The building is poured concrete to the 15th floor and is built on over 225 pilings with transverse slabs. It has been said that it is one of the quietest and safest buildings in Ocean City.
Jimmy Hamm, construction superintendent remarked, “It’s the damnedest thing I’ve ever tackled. But, frankly, I’ve never been as proud of a job I worked on as I am of this one.”
* One advantage of the unique shape is that it reduces the amount of afternoon shade on the beach – enabling sun worshippers to “worship” a bit longer into the day.
Link to order a print of: The Pyramid Condominium
We have stayed at Pyramid for many years, renting through the former Coldwell Banker . Some of the condos have an annoying buzzing sound continuously. A worker there told me the condos were near the power room. Can you tell me which rentals are the most removed from the poser room?
Thanks,
Marcia
Hi Marcia. We are just sharing photographs of popular places in Ocean City. To answer your question you will need to contact a rental agent (such as Vacasa or Central Reservations).