Notre Dame Island (Québec)

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Italy Pavilion

Exterior view photograph. Italy Pavilion exterior (lot C-442). The one storey pavilion housed a kitchen, administration offices and four public sections at various levels of the ground plane. The sloping roof; simple yet striking in its form dominated the face of the pavilion making it an instant attraction. A 150 seat restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine was housed in the first of four public sections. Three abstract sculptures were placed on top of the roof structure marking the location of each of the other three themed public exhibits. The first exhibit was entitled "Poetry" portrayed spritual values in the Italian culture. The second exhibit, "Custom", displayed art and artifacts characteristic of Italian life. The final section, "Progress", exhibited a 'forward-looking' Italy. Circular and rectangular volumes covered by a continuously curving rectangular roof (convex to the ground plane). Four structural steel columns supporting roof structure. Uninsulated B.C Fir frame covered with cement, marble chips and stone on metal lath. (S: 288' x 156' --- A: 32,320 sq. ft. --- H: 50')

Israeli Artifacts

Interior view photograph. Ancient documents and artifacts. The caption reads: "Thousands of miles away from the homeland, they clung to the concept that their marriages had to be concluded in Jerusalem and if concecrated elsewhere were only an expediency. A house outside Israel could only be a temporary dwelling. To symbolize it - a fraction of any house the Jews built for thmeselves had to be left unfinished."

Israel Pavilion

Exterior view photograph. Israel Pavilion (lot C-430) viewed from across the lake. The two storey Israeli Pavilion was designed and detailed so that it could be safely dismantled and re-erected in Israel. The pavilion's hexagonal geometry was carried through to the interior exhibits. Exhibits told the story of Israel's rebirth as a sovereign nation after some 200 years of adversity. The split level ground floor accommodated a 250 seat auditorium as well as a 100 seat kosher restaurant whose kitchen and support space was housed in ground floor extension. The auditorium featured Israeli film and musical performances. Ancient Israel is showcased in the entrance hall as a large Dead Sea Scroll serves as a magnificent backdrop to the exhibit's archeological treasures. The central hall features exhibits showcasing Israeli challenges and achievements. The second floor focuses in on heritage and tradition. One exhibit outlines the revival of Biblical Hebrew as a spoken language while others showcased traditional Israeli products, arts and crafts. Hexagonal volume. Structural steel with prefabricated fibreglass panels and cement plaster. (S: 152' x 130' (main block) 92' x 26' (restaurant - kitchen extension) --- A: 27,620 sq. ft. --- H: 51' 6" (main block) 14' (extension))

Indians of Canada Pavilion

Exterior view photograph. Indians of Canada Pavilion exterior (lot C-414). The Indians of Canada Pavilion consisted of four main volumes connected by raised tunnels. It's design concept was that of traditional Indian structures dressed in contemporary fashion. Visitors were taken through the Reception, Land, People and Teepee buildings in succession. The forest like interior of the land building represented the Indian environment before it was invaded. The People took visitors on a tour of everyday life for Canadian Indians. The Teepee building, the largest of them all, represented the typical Indian home. It's exhibits were "the white man", "wars, treaties and betrayals", "religion", "Government interest and reserves", "work life", "education" and "the future". Six hexagonal volumes grouped into one main pavilion (centered by a teepee like tower) connected to three separate polygonal volumes by raised tunnels. Cedar boards on wood and steel framing. Plywood panels covered with vinyl sheeting. (S: 80' diameter (teepe cluster), 20' x 40' (other structures) --- A: 6,900 sq. ft. --- H: 100' (teepee) and 20')

India Pavilion

Exterior view photograph. India Pavilion exterior (lot C-464). The two storey India pavilion featured an intentionally simple exterior design so that it would contrast with its elaborately decorated interior. Its triangular entrance tower was inspired by the shape of a sun dial. Stepped buttresses surrounding the building were transparent in parts so that the interior displays could be partially visible from the exterior. Indian materials such as marble, sandstone, teak and rosewood adorned the building's interior and exterior. The ground floor exhibited India's rich history. Exhibits showcased intricate Indian handiwork over 5000 years as well as displays about religion, philosophy and language. A circular exhibition area displayed slides portraying India's landscape, people and culture on nine screens. The second floor showcased modern day India. It featured everything from displays on mining, manufacturing and atomic research to bicycles and typewriters. Visitors found a special treat in the 3/4 scale replica of Ghandi's hut. Triangular tower in front of rectangular volume. Reinforced concrete and structural steel with painted concrete block, sandstone and aluminum curtain wall. (S: 194' x 114' (main block), 114' x 305' (overall size) --- A: 40,000 sq. ft. --- H: 50' (main block), 72' (tower))

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