McGill Library
Submarine Archimede
Nation : France
Pavilion Name : France Pavilion
Subject : Handicraft, Transportation
Island : Ile Notre Dame
Description : Model of the submarine Archimede. (see web references for further reading.)
Photographer's Notes : Submarine Archimede - ocean bottom research.
References : www.regiamarina.net/subs/submarines/archimede/archimede_u...
General Description:
With its concrete and steel structure encircled in aluminium louvres, the France Pavilion possessed a notably sculptural quality. The pavilion's seven circular stories and a roof terrace, made it the largest single building at Expo. Its exhibit areas were organized about a central atrium space where cables transfering an electronic light display ran from floor to ceiling. The French Pavilion was themed "Tradition and Invention". The first floor featured a restaurant, cinema and conference rooms. The City of Paris also had its very own exhibition area where a four screen cinema told visitors all about the capital city. The next three floors of exhibits emphasized science, industry and technology. On the fifth level were eight theatres which took visitors on a journey through everyday life in France. The sixth and seventh levels featured a splendid variety of French artwork from the Romanesque period to present day. A large roof terrace offering some of the best views of Expo crowned the pavilion.
Submarine Archimede
Nation : France
Pavilion Name : France Pavilion
Subject : Handicraft, Transportation
Island : Ile Notre Dame
Description : Model of the submarine Archimede. (see web references for further reading.)
Photographer's Notes : Submarine Archimede - ocean bottom research.
References : www.regiamarina.net/subs/submarines/archimede/archimede_u...
General Description:
With its concrete and steel structure encircled in aluminium louvres, the France Pavilion possessed a notably sculptural quality. The pavilion's seven circular stories and a roof terrace, made it the largest single building at Expo. Its exhibit areas were organized about a central atrium space where cables transfering an electronic light display ran from floor to ceiling. The French Pavilion was themed "Tradition and Invention". The first floor featured a restaurant, cinema and conference rooms. The City of Paris also had its very own exhibition area where a four screen cinema told visitors all about the capital city. The next three floors of exhibits emphasized science, industry and technology. On the fifth level were eight theatres which took visitors on a journey through everyday life in France. The sixth and seventh levels featured a splendid variety of French artwork from the Romanesque period to present day. A large roof terrace offering some of the best views of Expo crowned the pavilion.