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In this case from one of Earth's most splendid of cities, Montreal.

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You may know it, but it's called Habitat 67, and was an attempt at humanising the very idea of apartment-living. [url= http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/may/13/habitat-67-montreal-expo-moshe-safdie-history-cities-50-buildings-day-35 ]This article[/url] gives some of the background.

And in case you want to know more about the context in which this amazing building is to be encountered, spend a happy two minutes watching [url= https://vimeo.com/146768217 ]this video[/url] that makes the city look like an idyllic toy metropolis.


 
Posted : 05/02/2016 11:26 am
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In this case from one of Earth's most splendid video games, Minecraft.

FTFY


 
Posted : 05/02/2016 11:32 am
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Habitat 67 was in Minecraft?!? 😯

It seemed like such a civilised place.


 
Posted : 05/02/2016 11:47 am
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I find good (subjective - I know) Architecture to be very satisfying and inspirational in equal measure. I consider that Habitat 67 thingy to be good Architecture.

I have a similar reaction to good Engineering 8)


 
Posted : 05/02/2016 11:56 am
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I like it, but it needs more waterfalls from the upper levels and more vegetation growing on the walls, then it would look epic.


 
Posted : 05/02/2016 11:58 am
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If you like Habitat, then take a peek at Paolo Soleri, particularly his arcologies.


 
Posted : 05/02/2016 12:06 pm
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Hard to bury the wife in the basement for most dwellers


 
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Posted : 05/02/2016 1:47 pm

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