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Biosphere Montréal

The biosphere on the Île Sainte-Hélène in Montréal, Canada / 886.48

An exciting contrast is created between the triangular shapes of the dome and the installations by architect Èric Gauthier, which were inaugurated in 1995.

An exciting contrast is created between the triangular shapes of the dome and the installations by architect Èric Gauthier, which were inaugurated in 1995.
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2014

The geodesic dome is located in the Jean-Drapeau Park on the Île Sainte-Hélène and can be seen from afar thanks to its height of 62 metres.

The geodesic dome is located in the Jean-Drapeau Park on the Île Sainte-Hélène and can be seen from afar thanks to its height of 62 metres.
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2014

Éric Gauthier's subsequent installations for the Eco-System Museum from 1995 can be seen even better here.

Éric Gauthier's subsequent installations for the Eco-System Museum from 1995 can be seen even better here.
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann,

The acrylic outer shell of the 72 metre diameter dome was destroyed in a fire in 1976.

The acrylic outer shell of the 72 metre diameter dome was destroyed in a fire in 1976.
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2014

I like the azure in the glass panes. The dome was built as part of Expo 67 as a pavilion for the United States.

I like the azure in the glass panes. The dome was built as part of Expo 67 as a pavilion for the United States.
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann,

Unfortunately, the museum was closed on the day of my visit.

Unfortunately, the museum was closed on the day of my visit.
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2014