Introduction to Habitat 67: Habitat 67 is one of the most eye-catching landmarks in Montreal. In 1967, Montreal, Quebec hosted the Expo. Since housing was one of the themes of the Expo, architect Moshe Safdie was commissioned to build a large-scale residential complex, first for visiting dignitaries and secondly for Montreal. residents of the city. Safdie's Habitat 67 was a true architectural masterpiece of its time, providing a community of communicative apartments while ensuring the privacy and independence of its tenants. This city within a city was a highlight of the 1967 World Expo.