Czechoslovakia Pavilion at Expo 1967, Exhibition pavilion in Montreal, Canada
The Czechoslovakia Pavilion is a modernist building with glass panels, metal frames, and geometric shapes spread across multiple exhibition levels. Its structure enabled visitors to move through different areas while viewing displays of Czechoslovak craftsmanship and technological innovations.
The pavilion was built for Expo 67 and represented Czechoslovak architecture and culture on the world stage. After the exhibition, the government donated the structure to Newfoundland, where it was relocated and repurposed as a cultural venue.
The pavilion displayed Bohemian glassware and introduced Kinoautomat, an interactive film system where viewers voted on the story's direction. This blend of traditional craft and experimental technology created a space where handmade art met viewer participation.
The building now stands in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, and operates as a public arts center. Visitors will find that the structure retains much of its original modernist design from the 1967 exposition era.
The building was gifted to Newfoundland as thanks for rescue efforts when a Czechoslovak aircraft needed help during the exposition. This unusual gesture ties the architecture to a story of international goodwill that extends far beyond the exhibition itself.
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