Habitat 67
Habitat 67 is a housing complex and landmark located on the Marc-Drouin Quay on the Saint Lawrence River at 2600, Pierre Dupuy Avenue in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Its design was created by architect Moshe Safdie based on his master's thesis at McGill University and built as part of Expo 67.
Habitat 67 then became a thematic pavilion invaded by thousands of admiring visitors that came from all around the world, on top of being the temporary residence of many dignitaries passing by Montreal.
Habitat 67 then became a thematic pavilion invaded by thousands of admiring visitors that came from all around the world, on top of being the temporary residence of many dignitaries passing by Montreal.
Habitat 67 was an event in itself at the time. It still is today.
This housing complex became not only the “place where to be” for some 148 singles, couples and families which have made it their main residence, but as well a real community of which the style and the quality of life are envied throughout Canada.
The cube is the base, the mean and the finality of Habitat 67. In its material sense, the cube is a symbol of stability. As for its mystic meaning, the cube is symbol of wisdom, truth, moral perfection, at the origin itself of our civilization.
354 cubes of a magnificent grey-beige build up one on the other to form 146 residences nestled between sky and earth, between city and river, between greenery and light.
This housing complex became not only the “place where to be” for some 148 singles, couples and families which have made it their main residence, but as well a real community of which the style and the quality of life are envied throughout Canada.
The cube is the base, the mean and the finality of Habitat 67. In its material sense, the cube is a symbol of stability. As for its mystic meaning, the cube is symbol of wisdom, truth, moral perfection, at the origin itself of our civilization.
354 cubes of a magnificent grey-beige build up one on the other to form 146 residences nestled between sky and earth, between city and river, between greenery and light.
Photo by kitrenoThe whole unites in a gigantic sculpture futuristic interiors, links, pedestrian streets and suspended terraces, aerial spaces, skylights of different angles, large plazas and monumental elevator pillars, without forgetting the openings, here and there, that are as many winks and calls to meditation from the environment as well as from the living experience.
Habitat 67’s architect wanted to offer a “fragment of paradise to everyone”.
Habitat 67’s residences characteristics, which are displayed over 12 floors, can be summarized as the following:
- 15 models varying between 1 and 8 cubes
- Views on 3 sides and landscaped terraces
- Areas from 624 to 5000 square feet, displayed over 1,2,3 or 4 floors
- Private terraces from 225 to 1000 square feet
- Possibility to add a solarium
- 6 elevators
- Sidewalks at various levels giving access to residences
- Central heating and air conditioning
- Excellent soundproofing.
Habitat 67’s architect wanted to offer a “fragment of paradise to everyone”.
Habitat 67’s residences characteristics, which are displayed over 12 floors, can be summarized as the following:
- 15 models varying between 1 and 8 cubes
- Views on 3 sides and landscaped terraces
- Areas from 624 to 5000 square feet, displayed over 1,2,3 or 4 floors
- Private terraces from 225 to 1000 square feet
- Possibility to add a solarium
- 6 elevators
- Sidewalks at various levels giving access to residences
- Central heating and air conditioning
- Excellent soundproofing.
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