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Nov 3, 2023 · The Atomium is an iconic structure located in the north of Brussels, designed by engineer André Waterkeyn for the 1958 World’s Fair. Fun Fact. The Atomium was supposed to last only six months, but its popularity made the authorities postpone its demolition year after year. This incredible monument consists of nine stainless steel spheres ...
Atomium Halfway between sculpture and architecture, the Atomium was designed and built for the Brussels World's Fair (1958), for which it was the flagship building and emblem. Representing an iron unit cell (9 iron atoms) magnified 165 billion times, the monument with its unique silhouette has, over time, grown to become the symbol of Brussels ...
Atomium. From symbol to icon. On 17th April 1958, the last universal world fair organised by Belgium was inaugurated on the Heysel site in Brussels. A hugely colourful event, spreading a message full of boundless optimism, reflecting a society characterised by confidence in its future, Expo 58 inspires fond memories in our collective consciousness.
May 7, 2019 · The Atomium is on Heysel Plateau which is the original grounds of the 1958 Brussels World Fair (and what this weeks blog post is about). Designed by the engineer André Waterkeyn and architects André and Jean Polak, the nine spheres (which was the main pavilion) represent an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times.
Sep 5, 2023 · Expo 58: A Brief History of Belgium's World Fair Showcase. After the devastation of two World Wars, Europe was ready to set its sight on the future, and Expo 58 was to serve as a tangible representation of that vision. Showcasing the best of technological advancements coupled with cultural expositions, Expo 58 became a significant event for the ...
To be fair to Atoms, it is really a molecule, each sphere represents an atom.The 1958 World’s Fair was the last of the four World Fairs to be held in Belgium. Contructed for the 1958 World’s Fair in Brussels, the Atomium was only supposed to last six months, the duration of the event.
The Atomium has regained its shiny surface and sparkling exterior lighting and calls to mind the heydays of this edifice and its surroundings: Brussels’ world’s fair of 1958 (April 17 to October 19), for which the Atomium was the monumental centrepiece. Only a handful of Expo 58 pavilions managed to escape their obligatory demolition, most ...
