MODULAR HISTORY: HABITAT 67
July 28th, 2009 by Excel TeamFile Under: General
The architectural marvel pictured above is a project called “Habitat 67” and it’s a stunning example of modular construction at work.
It was designed by Moshe Safdie and built in Montreal, Canada, in 1967 as part of Canada’s Expo 67, whose theme was “Man and His World.” Safdie created Habitat 67 to offer a glimpse of how humans might live one day in densely populated urban environments.
The structure is comprised of 354 modular, interlocking concrete cubes that create 148 living units, each with its own garden. Interestingly, although the units appear to coexist in the densest of environments, Safdie designed the space so that none of the units would share a wall with neighboring units. Safdie also intended for the structure to provide small, affordable living units – which they were initially – but the units have since skyrocketed in price due to demand and their unique nature.
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