Habitat 67

As the world prepared for Expo 67 in Montreal, architect Moshe Safdie unveiled his audacious vision for urban living: Habitat 67. Conceived as his master's thesis at McGill University, the complex was designed to combine the advantages of suburban homes – gardens, fresh air, privacy – with the density of an urban apartment building. Comprising 354 pre-fabricated concrete modules stacked in various configurations, Habitat 67 quickly became one of the most talked-about pavilions at the exposition. Visitors to Expo 67 marveled at its seemingly chaotic yet carefully planned structure, offering glimpses into what future cities might look like. It embodied the theme of 'Man and His World' by proposing a new approach to affordable, high-quality housing, challenging conventional notions of residential architecture and urban planning.