The Pavilion of West Germany

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Pavilion
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Hans_Scharoun
gptkbp:architectural_feature Cantilevered roofs
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Brutalism
gptkbp:area 2000 square meters
gptkbp:art_installations Contemporary art pieces
gptkbp:audience Well-received by visitors
gptkbp:awards Design award in 1968
gptkbp:closing_date October 1967
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:German_Federal_Government
gptkbp:collaborative_projects Joint exhibitions with other countries
gptkbp:community_involvement Local community engagement
gptkbp:construction_started 1965-1967
gptkbp:country gptkb:West_Germany
gptkbp:cultural_exchange Collaborations with cultural institutions
Promoted German culture abroad
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced perceptions of Germany
gptkbp:cultural_programs Workshops and performances
gptkbp:cultural_significance Showcase of post-war recovery
gptkbp:current_status Preserved as a historical site
gptkbp:design Scharoun and partners
gptkbp:design_elements Natural light utilization
gptkbp:design_philosophy Human-centered design
gptkbp:educational_programs School tours and workshops
gptkbp:event_highlights German engineering feats
gptkbp:events gptkb:World_Expo
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:Open_floor_plan
German culture
gptkbp:exhibition_duration 6 months
Seasonal exhibitions
gptkbp:exhibition_focus Art and technology
gptkbp:exhibition_space Indoor and outdoor
gptkbp:exhibition_theme Technological advancements
gptkbp:expo gptkb:Cultural_events
gptkbp:height 20 meters
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Pavilion of West Germany
gptkbp:influence Influenced future pavilions
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Nature
gptkbp:landmark Cultural landmark in Montreal
gptkbp:landscape Integrated with surrounding park
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of German unity
Influenced modern pavilion designs.
gptkbp:lighting Innovative lighting solutions
gptkbp:location gptkb:Montreal
gptkbp:material gptkb:Concrete
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive international media coverage
gptkbp:notable_feature Open design
gptkbp:notable_visitor gptkb:political_leaders
gptkbp:opening_date April 1967
gptkbp:renovation 1990s renovation
gptkbp:style gptkb:Modernist
gptkbp:sustainability_features Solar panels
gptkbp:visitors over 2 million
Interactive exhibits
gptkbp:year gptkb:1967
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:VDNH_Exhibition_Center
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7