“We are looking at creating a co-working space within some of the retail and home rental units to make remote working more attractive.” “Parks and playgrounds throughout the complex make it appealing to families, but we have the flexibility to cater towards the new demographic of people situated in District 2020. “We developed Expo Village with so many people in mind, from families, to couples, to young professionals working at start-ups in the nearby District 2020,” Mr Al Naib said. Some flats offer a full view of the Al Wasl Dome at the heart of the Expo legacy site. Al Wasl Dome view from your homeĭesigned with mixed-community living in mind, each cluster within Expo Village has a gym, swimming pool and children's playground. In terms of size, they go from 40 to 130 square metres. Made up of studio to three-bedroom flats and 30 three-bedroom town houses, rental prices have yet to be released, but Mr Al Naib said they would be “very competitive for the current Dubai market”. “Over the next few months, we will reinstate the apartments to their original condition for new tenants.” During Expo, occupancy was at 97 per cent and, within the next few weeks, that will drop to five per cent as workers’ contracts come to an end. “We have 2,273 apartments located within the four clusters. “Expo Village was home to thousands of international participants who worked at the throughout its six-month duration,” he said. Get in touch with the author and read her blog.Mahmud Al Naib, senior project manager for Dubai World Trade Centre, who runs the flats, said the area is in transition. This is the first part in a series about The Quirky Buildings of Montreal. The grounds have since been turned into a large park and now hold the name of Parc Jean-Drapeau, after the former mayor.įor more pictures taken during the Fair, check out this video which also features the official anthem of Expo 67: In fact, most of this island, as well as Ile Notre-Dame, were created for the 1967 World Fair. Today, as we walk through the subway doors, setting foot on Ile Sainte-Hélène, we are constantly reminded of the Expo and how much of an impact it has had on the city of Montreal. The inner area is no longer accessible to visitors but it is possible to walk around the outdoor premises, as long as you stay respectful. This means that the outer shell, the public spaces and two units (1011 & 1012) are protected by law. In 2009 the building was classified as a historic monument by the Quebec government. However, starting in the 80s, Habitat 67 became prime real-estate in Montreal. Windows are oriented on three sides and each unit has a sizable outdoor terrace.Īfter the Expo, most of the apartments were put up for rent and upkeep of the building was partly neglected. The full structure that was finally constructed consists of 354 individual, identical concrete blocks that are assembled to form 3 interconnected pyramids, 12 floors and 146 independent units (each made up of 1 to 5 blocks). Safdie, then a young Mcgill University student, initially hoped to expand the residential complex throughout the surrounding area and even wanted to include boutiques, restaurants and a school but was forced to review his plans due to a lack of funds. Designed by eminent architect Moshe Safdie, Habitat was supposed to represent the housing complex of the future.ĭuring the Expo, visitors could explore a prototype apartment and witness firsthand the architect’s idea of affordable, modern urban living. The outside premises of Habitat 67 today.Īside from the country pavilions, Expo 67 also had theme pavilions like: Man the creator, Man the producer or Man the explorer. Quirky building #3 Habitat 67 – Cité du Havre today. A few years later, Quebec’s pavilion (seen at the right hand side of the last picture) was also annexed into the leisure complex. In 1993, the Montreal Casino took up the space and has been there ever since. When the gates of the Fair closed, it was turned into the Palais De la Civilization, a historical and sociological museum. The massive 9 story construction was designed by architects Jean Faugeron and André Blouin. France’s pavilion was one of the largest buildings at the Expo 67.
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