Why Do These Buildings Still Exist?
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Visionary architect Buckminster Fuller popularized the geodesic dome, a lightweight but durable structure that could be used for all types of buildings. | Together with Upway |
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| The American Pavilion at Expo 67 in Montreal was partially covered by a grand and airy dome of Fuller's design, rising 203 feet tall with a diameter of almost 250 feet. The dome, made of steel lattice work, was originally meant to be dismantled at the conclusion of the world's fair. However, it was discovered that during construction, workers had welded the steel trusses together, rather than simply bolting them. The expense of taking down the dome was too great, so it was left in place in Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau. In 1990, the building beneath the Biosphere opened as a museum highlighting ecosystems and biodiversity — fitting topics to be explored inside a futuristic structure designed by Fuller, an early environmental activist. |
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