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The couple’s white Bulthaup kitchen is set within a double-height volume hung with Tom Dixon Beat lights, arranged in a custom configuration by interior designer Maria Rosa Di Ioia. Overhead, Cubit shelving artfully displays books and objects, accessible by a glass-walled footbridge added during the renovation.
The couple’s white Bulthaup kitchen is set within a double-height volume hung with Tom Dixon Beat lights, arranged in a custom configuration by interior designer Maria Rosa Di Ioia. Overhead, Cubit shelving artfully displays books and objects, accessible by a glass-walled footbridge added during the renovation.
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Construction took place from 1964 to 1967. The original project was adapted from Safdie’s graduate thesis at Montreal’s McGill University.
Construction took place from 1964 to 1967. The original project was adapted from Safdie’s graduate thesis at Montreal’s McGill University.
Habitat ’67 achieved Heritage status in 2009.
Habitat ’67 achieved Heritage status in 2009.
The architect continues to refine the Habitat concept.
The architect continues to refine the Habitat concept.
The entire apartment is outfited with Sangaré’s UNITÉ lighting, which has been inspired by the rectangular, prefab building blocks of Habitat 67.
The entire apartment is outfited with Sangaré’s UNITÉ lighting, which has been inspired by the rectangular, prefab building blocks of Habitat 67.
Though their unit was gutted, Peart and Weisgerber were highly attentive to the remaining details of Safdie’s design.
Though their unit was gutted, Peart and Weisgerber were highly attentive to the remaining details of Safdie’s design.
This renovated flat in Moshe Safdie's iconic Habitat '67 prefab apartment building in Montreal employs similar massing that looks like stacked concrete boxes.
This renovated flat in Moshe Safdie's iconic Habitat '67 prefab apartment building in Montreal employs similar massing that looks like stacked concrete boxes.
The minimalist design of the space was also informed by the location of Habitat 67 on the Saint-Laurence River—a windy and isolated spot during the long cold winter months.
The minimalist design of the space was also informed by the location of Habitat 67 on the Saint-Laurence River—a windy and isolated spot during the long cold winter months.
The 6'7'' x 9'10'' Chain rug (in Heather) creates a visual anchor against the dark flooring inside the apartment.
The 6'7'' x 9'10'' Chain rug (in Heather) creates a visual anchor against the dark flooring inside the apartment.
Nimbus is available in five color ways and measures 67 inches across. It is an oversize wall covering that measures 12 feet high and 67 inches across.
Nimbus is available in five color ways and measures 67 inches across. It is an oversize wall covering that measures 12 feet high and 67 inches across.
Moshe Safdie's Habitat 67
Moshe Safdie's Habitat 67
A view of the Saint-Laurence River and the concrete exterior of Habitat 67.
A view of the Saint-Laurence River and the concrete exterior of Habitat 67.
Builders toast the casting completion of the last box at Habitat ’67 in Montreal, Quebec.
Builders toast the casting completion of the last box at Habitat ’67 in Montreal, Quebec.
This is the house located at Unit 4 Stallings Lane Kingswinford DY67LG UK
This is the house located at Unit 4 Stallings Lane Kingswinford DY67LG UK
What is your go-to kitchen appliance? A Buono kettle by Hario, $67.
What is your go-to kitchen appliance? A Buono kettle by Hario, $67.
Louis Kahn, Fisher House, Hatboro, Pennsylvania, 1960-67. Photo Paul Mudford.
Louis Kahn, Fisher House, Hatboro, Pennsylvania, 1960-67. Photo Paul Mudford.
In the playroom sits a 1960s-era white leather Model 67 sofa by Florence Knoll.
In the playroom sits a 1960s-era white leather Model 67 sofa by Florence Knoll.
67 sq metre studio with 3.5m ceilings for a perfect office setting and includes large double doors that open at the street level.
67 sq metre studio with 3.5m ceilings for a perfect office setting and includes large double doors that open at the street level.
The exterior of Moshe Safdie's Habitat 67 shot for The Pert Weisgerber Residence in our Dec/Jan 2013 issue.
The exterior of Moshe Safdie's Habitat 67 shot for The Pert Weisgerber Residence in our Dec/Jan 2013 issue.
Montreal 1967 World’s Fair, Man and His World, Habitat ’67, Day View, 2012. Photo by Jade Doskow
Montreal 1967 World’s Fair, Man and His World, Habitat ’67, Day View, 2012. Photo by Jade Doskow
Opening glass NanaWall system WA67, polished concrete floors, dining room table, pendant lighting, and living area
Opening glass NanaWall system WA67, polished concrete floors, dining room table, pendant lighting, and living area
In our December/January 2013 issue, we featured the residence of Want co-founder Byron Peart which is located in Habitat '67.
In our December/January 2013 issue, we featured the residence of Want co-founder Byron Peart which is located in Habitat '67.
Ceiling finished with wood from the original, 100-year old houseboat that burned down, opening glass NanaWall system WA67, balcony
Ceiling finished with wood from the original, 100-year old houseboat that burned down, opening glass NanaWall system WA67, balcony
What’s your favorite kind of towel? We are thinking about switching to organic cotton Kontex towels. Bath towels from Kontex, $67.
What’s your favorite kind of towel? We are thinking about switching to organic cotton Kontex towels. Bath towels from Kontex, $67.
Aside from its dramatic appearance, the home's subterranean construction comes with an energy efficiency advantage: the surrounding soil is a constant 67 degrees, thereby helping to keep the interiors comfy year-round.
Aside from its dramatic appearance, the home's subterranean construction comes with an energy efficiency advantage: the surrounding soil is a constant 67 degrees, thereby helping to keep the interiors comfy year-round.
Montreal, QuebecDispassionate about his city's de rigueur "City of Design" designation, architect Gilles Saucier shows us there's more to Montreal than Expo 67. Photo by: Matthew Monteith
Montreal, QuebecDispassionate about his city's de rigueur "City of Design" designation, architect Gilles Saucier shows us there's more to Montreal than Expo 67. Photo by: Matthew Monteith
Roughly 900 million citizens were eligible to vote in India's 2019 election—and vote they did. This year's election accounted for the highest-ever voter turnout in the history of Indian general elections—over 67 percent—as well as the highest turnout of women voters.
Roughly 900 million citizens were eligible to vote in India's 2019 election—and vote they did. This year's election accounted for the highest-ever voter turnout in the history of Indian general elections—over 67 percent—as well as the highest turnout of women voters.
Aro homes are engineered to use 67% less energy than the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Challenge Baseline. Aro calculates that the house will use 107% less energy than the AIA baseline once energy reductions from photovoltaic panels are accounted for.
Aro homes are engineered to use 67% less energy than the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Challenge Baseline. Aro calculates that the house will use 107% less energy than the AIA baseline once energy reductions from photovoltaic panels are accounted for.
Perhaps the greatest challenge of the project was trying to pack so many energy efficient features in under a budget. Not only does the bathroom feature NuHeat radiant floor mats but all water is heated with a GE Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater, saving on heating expenses by around 67%.
Perhaps the greatest challenge of the project was trying to pack so many energy efficient features in under a budget. Not only does the bathroom feature NuHeat radiant floor mats but all water is heated with a GE Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater, saving on heating expenses by around 67%.
This transitional design, deep soaker tub offers a relaxing bathing experience. Made of eco-friendly blu∙stone™ material, which provides superior water temperature retention, the bather can enjoy a deep soak for longer without wasting water. Sister 67" halo model available with end drain for design versatility.
This transitional design, deep soaker tub offers a relaxing bathing experience. Made of eco-friendly blu∙stone™ material, which provides superior water temperature retention, the bather can enjoy a deep soak for longer without wasting water. Sister 67" halo model available with end drain for design versatility.
This transitional design, deep soaker tub offers a relaxing bathing experience. Made of eco-friendly blu∙stone™ material, which provides superior water temperature retention, the bather can enjoy a deep soak for longer without wasting water. Sister 67" halo model available with end drain for design versatility.
This transitional design, deep soaker tub offers a relaxing bathing experience. Made of eco-friendly blu∙stone™ material, which provides superior water temperature retention, the bather can enjoy a deep soak for longer without wasting water. Sister 67" halo model available with end drain for design versatility.
In 2006, he finished a map of New York, which ended up measuring a whopping 52 inches by 67 inches. Diorama Map New York, 2006, Light jet print on Kodak Endura paper, 133 x 172 cm, © Sohei Nishino, Courtesy of Michael Hoppen Contemporary/ Emon Photo Gallery.
In 2006, he finished a map of New York, which ended up measuring a whopping 52 inches by 67 inches. Diorama Map New York, 2006, Light jet print on Kodak Endura paper, 133 x 172 cm, © Sohei Nishino, Courtesy of Michael Hoppen Contemporary/ Emon Photo Gallery.
Dutch couple Elize Lutz, 70, and Harrie Dekkers, 67, are the tenants of the 3D-printed home near Eindhoven’s Beatrix canal. They picked up their digital access key on April 30, and they will officially move in on August 1. The retired shopkeepers from Amsterdam applied to live in the property for six months following a call for applicants, and they are paying €800 a month—about half the market value.
Dutch couple Elize Lutz, 70, and Harrie Dekkers, 67, are the tenants of the 3D-printed home near Eindhoven’s Beatrix canal. They picked up their digital access key on April 30, and they will officially move in on August 1. The retired shopkeepers from Amsterdam applied to live in the property for six months following a call for applicants, and they are paying €800 a month—about half the market value.
Lifetime Achievement: Moshe Safdie An architect, urbanist, planner, educator, theorist and author, Moshe Safdie has worn many hats over the years. Three years after completing his studies at McGill University, the Israeli-Canadian architect completed his first built project, Habitat '67, a model for community housing that remains seminal today. Originally conceived as his master's thesis project, the structure, completed in 1967, comprises a collage of 354 prefabricated units.
Lifetime Achievement: Moshe Safdie An architect, urbanist, planner, educator, theorist and author, Moshe Safdie has worn many hats over the years. Three years after completing his studies at McGill University, the Israeli-Canadian architect completed his first built project, Habitat '67, a model for community housing that remains seminal today. Originally conceived as his master's thesis project, the structure, completed in 1967, comprises a collage of 354 prefabricated units.

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