Expo Centre geodesic dome
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The Expo Centre geodesic dome is a prominent spherical architectural landmark in Vancouver, originally built as the Expo Centre for Expo 86 and later known as Science World.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural landmark
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exhibition pavilion ⓘ geodesic dome ⓘ science museum building ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Expo Centre
NERFINISHED
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Science World NERFINISHED ⓘ Science World at TELUS World of Science NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | geodesic architecture ⓘ |
| category |
Buildings and structures in Vancouver
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Expo 86 NERFINISHED ⓘ Geodesic domes ⓘ Science museums in Canada ⓘ |
| city | Vancouver NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Canada ⓘ |
| currentFunction |
interactive science museum
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science centre ⓘ |
| eventAssociatedWith | Expo 86 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feature |
prominent glass-and-steel dome
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waterfront location ⓘ |
| hasExhibitType |
hands-on science exhibits
ⓘ
temporary travelling exhibitions ⓘ |
| hasFacility |
OMNIMAX theatre
NERFINISHED
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cafe ⓘ education spaces ⓘ exhibit galleries ⓘ gift shop ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
British Columbia
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Canada ⓘ |
| location | Vancouver NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material |
glass
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steel ⓘ |
| name | Expo Centre geodesic dome ⓘ |
| notableFor |
distinctive geodesic design
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iconic Vancouver skyline landmark ⓘ role in Expo 86 ⓘ |
| operatedBy |
Science World
NERFINISHED
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Science World British Columbia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originalFunction | Expo 86 exhibition centre NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| shape | spherical ⓘ |
| situatedOn | north shore of False Creek ⓘ |
| status | open to the public ⓘ |
| structureType | steel-framed dome ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | Vancouver NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| use |
family-oriented attractions
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public education ⓘ science exhibitions ⓘ |
| worldsFair | Expo 86 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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