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Unusual in appearance a residential complex built in Montreal on the Saint Lawrence river (Canada). This complex was built by the project of the young architect during the formation of Canada as a progressive state, at the junction of social and political change.


Although this project was implemented quite some time, but is still considered the most successful project of its kind in the twentieth century and can be considered a monument of architecture of its time. Habitat 67 — the so-called project, which was designed by Moshe Safdie and, as it was written on the official site, soon became the "place for a comfortable accommodation 148 singles, couples and families who made it their main residence and the community with a new quality of life."


The basis of the concept for the residential complex was taken the cube and here's why: in its material sense, the cube is a symbol of stability. As for the mystical sense, the cube is symbol of wisdom, truth, moral perfection of our entire civilization.


Impressive feature of the project is a giant futuristic interior space, Elevator pillars, pedestrian passes and almost hanging terraces. The overall impression of the complex is architect just played LEGO pieces, and with his eyes closed.






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