Habitat 67 is a housing complex and landmark located on the Marc-Drouin Quay on the Saint 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. It was designed to integrate the variety and diversity of scattered private homes with the economics and density of a modern apartment building. Modular, interlocking concrete forms define the space. The project was designed to create affordable housing with close but private quarters, each equipped with a garden. The building was believed to illustrate the new lifestyle people would live in increasingly crowded cities around the world. Interesting concept of stacking and quite relevant. I like the modularity but still has a bit of variety. Also uses concrete.
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