Habitat 67, Canada

Montreal's Habitat 67 residential complex is one of the most distinctive architectural attractions in Canada. It was built in 1967 on the occasion of the exhibition 'Expo 67'. The main theme of this exhibition was the residential building. To commemorate the important cultural event Montreal has won the original house, which is composed of the huge number of regular cubes. Such construction is not accidental. Since ancient times cube has been a symbol of prosperity and stability.

In total, the building construction contains 354 cubes, some of which literally float in the air. In the large building 146 comfortable apartments are equipped, from which the inhabitants can enjoy the beautiful coastal panorama. The author of the project of the unusual residential complex was the talented young architect Moshe Safdie. When the house was built, the young author was only 24 years old.

Habitat 67 is characterized not only by the original exterior design, but also by a very unusual room layout. The structure of each apartment contains from one to five cubes, from each, even the smallest apartment, the view opens to three heavenly directions. Some apartments have the beautiful open terraces with trees, the other apartments are complemented with the glazed exterior walkways. Recently, the parkourfans disturbed the quiet of the locals. The young people consider the unusual residential complex with the numerous terraces and constructions as an ideal training place. Next - Kettle House