9 Of The Boldest Buildings In The History Of The World’s Fair

9 Of The Boldest Buildings In The History Of The World’s Fair
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For Architectural Digest, by Nick Mafi.

The World’s Fair has long been an event where architects have an opportunity to offer up an idealized version of the future. In April, 1900, for example, the Exposition Universelle opened in Paris, and the City of Light dazzled with bold new structures, such as the Grand Palais, that remain breathtaking feats of design. AD looks back at the innovative towers, museums, and residences built as architectural beacons for some of the most memorable expositions.

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Eiffel Tower

Location: ParisYear: 1889Architect: Stephen Sauvestre

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Grand Palais

Location: ParisYear: 1900Architects: Henri Deglane, Charles Louis Girault, Albert Louvet, and Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas

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Arc de Triomf

Location: BarcelonaYear: 1888Architect: Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas

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Saint Louis Art Museum

Location: St. Louis, MissouriYear: 1904Architect: Cass Gilbert

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Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (formerly San Francisco Civic Auditorium)

Location: San FranciscoYear: 1915Architect: John Galen Howard

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Palau Nacional

Location: BarcelonaYear: 1929Architects: Enric Catà and Pedro Cendoya

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Space Needle

Location: Seattle, WashingtonYear: 1962Architect: John Graham & Company

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Habitat 67

Location: MontrealYear: 1967Architect: Moshe Safdie

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Puente del Alamillo

Location: Seville, SpainYear: 1992Architect: Santiago Calatrava

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