I-B. HOA/TOA Part 1A
Auguste Perret
"Beton Brut" is architectural concrete left unfinished or roughly finished after pouring and intentionally left exposed visually. You can clearly see the imprint made by the formwork left on the concrete as it hardens. Who pioneered the use of beton brut?
Michael Graves
"I believe that people make natural association with forms, color and the composition of elements while decoration and detailing help communicate with a building's purpose," is a dictum of?
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
"Less is more" is a dictum by?
Kenzo Tange
"Modern architecture need not be Western."
Caesar Homer Concio
"The structure must be well oriented."
Mortuary
(Abu Simbel Temple) The Abu Simbel is what kind pf temple?
Limestone
(All about the great pyramids at Gizah, Egypt... try and research how it was constructed) Egypt is a country rich in stone. Which meterial were used to finish the exterior of the pyramid?
Sled
(All about the great pyramids at Gizah, Egypt... try and research how it was constructed) From the earliest times, the waters of the nile, swollen by monsoon rains from Ethiopia, flooded the surrounding valleys every year between June and September of the modern calendar. Since most of the Egyptians were farmers, when the Nile was at its highest, they were utilised to build the Pyramids. How did the Egyptians transfer the materials from the production area to the construction?
Stones
(All about the great pyramids at Gizah, Egypt... try and research how it was constructed) The Nile river is the longest river in the world, stretching north for approximately 4,000 miles from East Africa to the Mediterranean. What material was used for construction of the Pyramids?
Pyramid of Merikare
(All about the great pyramids at Gizah, Egypt... try and research how it was constructed) The following pyramids are found in Giza except (Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Menkuare, Pyramid of Merikare)
Pharaoh Khufu
(All about the great pyramids at Gizah, Egypt... try and research how it was constructed) The great pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids is Giza necropolis. For whom was it built for?
Religion
(All about the great pyramids at Gizah, Egypt... try and research how it was constructed) What is the purpose of a pyramid?
From the name of Pharaoh
(All about the great pyramids at Gizah, Egypt... try and research how it was constructed) Where did the great pyramid derive its name?
Pyramid of Khafre
(All about the great pyramids at Gizah, Egypt... try and research how it was constructed) Which Pyramid of Gizah has the highest slope?
The construction of each portion and how the materials were transferred.
(All about the great pyramids at Gizah, Egypt... try and research how it was constructed) Which is the most interesting part in the construction of the Great Pyramid
Pyramid of Khufu
(All about the great pyramids at Gizah, Egypt... try and research how it was constructed) Which pyramid of Gizah is the tallest?
By Earthen Ramps
(All about the great pyramids at Gizah, Egypt... try and research how it was constructed) How did the Egyptians manage to carry blocks of stones onto the top their reowned structure which is the pyramid?
Faster to build
(All about the great pyramids at Gizah, Egypt... try and research how it was constructed) What is the most evident advantage of modern day construction?
Urbanisation and Mass Production
(Architect Otto Wagner of Germany was one of the most distinguished personality in Vienna at the turn of the century from the 19th to the 20th. His early commissions were for private houses and office buildings in the Historicising style, exemplified by the 1867 Villa Epstein in Baden) What was the greatest effect of the Industrialisation Movement?
He just wanted to do something with what materials were available.
(Architect Otto Wagner of Germany was one of the most distinguished personality in Vienna at the turn of the century from the 19th to the 20th. His early commissions were for private houses and office buildings in the Historicising style, exemplified by the 1867 Villa Epstein in Baden) What was the reason why Otto veered from being a 'Classicist' to a 'Modernist'?
Wagner embraced the new modern city, believed it represent movement
(Architect Otto Wagner of Germany was one of the most distinguished personality in Vienna at the turn of the century from the 19th to the 20th. His early commissions were for private houses and office buildings in the Historicising style, exemplified by the 1867 Villa Epstein in Baden) Why does Architect Otto wanted the skyline of Germany to be designed with variety in building height, of with a play of elevation of buildings?
Because Art Nouveau is unique, hard to reproduce or copy.
(Art Nouveau linked Gothic architecture. Art Nouveau was inspired by natural forms and structures, not only in flowers and plans, also in curve lines. The architects tried to be in harmony with the natural environment; While gothic architecture was expressed most powerfully in great churches and cathedrals and in a number of civic buildings. It's Characteristics appeal to the emotions.) During the period of Revivalism, why did some architects prefer the style of Art Nouveau over the other styles that flourished during that time?
Rayonnant
(Art Nouveau linked Gothic architecture. Art Nouveau was inspired by natural forms and structures, not only in flowers and plans, also in curve lines. The architects tried to be in harmony with the natural environment; While gothic architecture was expressed most powerfully in great churches and cathedrals and in a number of civic buildings. It's Characteristics appeal to the emotions.) Which does not belong? (Art Nouveau) (Le Moderne) (Rayonnant) (Jugendstijl)
Catalan Art Nouveau is colourful and richly decorated while Jugenstijl has more of Perpendicular and Straight Lines
(Art Nouveau linked Gothic architecture. Art Nouveau was inspired by natural forms and structures, not only in flowers and plans, also in curve lines. The architects tried to be in harmony with the natural environment; While gothic architecture was expressed most powerfully in great churches and cathedrals and in a number of civic buildings. It's Characteristics appeal to the emotions.) What is the difference between the Art Nouveau in Germany (Jugendstijl) and the art Nouveau in Catala, Spain (Guadi's)?
Sagrada Familia
(Art Nouveau linked Gothic architecture. Art Nouveau was inspired by natural forms and structures, not only in flowers and plans, also in curve lines. The architects tried to be in harmony with the natural environment; While gothic architecture was expressed most powerfully in great churches and cathedrals and in a number of civic buildings. It's Characteristics appeal to the emotions.) Which Art Nouveau inspired structure by Antoni Gaudi remains to be unfinished in Spain? (Casa Batlo) (Casa Mila) (Parc Guell) (Sagrada Familia)
Art Nouveau used whiplash lines and Gothic architecture was rude and barbaric
(Art Nouveau linked Gothic architecture. Art Nouveau was inspired by natural forms and structures, not only in flowers and plans, also in curve lines. The architects tried to be in harmony with the natural environment; While gothic architecture was expressed most powerfully in great churches and cathedrals and in a number of civic buildings. It's Characteristics appeal to the emotions.) Which among the following has the best statement about art Nouveau and Gothic architecture? (Art Nouveau was more expensive than gothic architecture) (Art Nouveau used animal motifs and gothic architecture used them aswell.) (Art Nouveau used whiplash lines and Gothic architecture was rude and barbaric) (Art Nouveau was unnatural while Gothic architecture was characterised by nature)
Modern International Architecture was more practical.
(Art Nouveau linked Gothic architecture. Art Nouveau was inspired by natural forms and structures, not only in flowers and plans, also in curve lines. The architects tried to be in harmony with the natural environment; While gothic architecture was expressed most powerfully in great churches and cathedrals and in a number of civic buildings. It's Characteristics appeal to the emotions.) Which of the statements is the reason why people stopped Art Nouveau Movement? (Because of war) (Because it was too expensive) (Modern International Architecture was more practical) (Modern International Architecture is more expensive)
Gothic structures are built higher and lighter than Romanesque
(Difference between Romanesque and Gothic Architecture) How do Romanesque and Gothic Architecture differ in terms of Architectural Elements?
Gothic has flying buttress to support its height while Romanesque has pillars.
(Difference between Romanesque and Gothic Architecture) How do Romanesque and Gothic Architecture differ in terms of Structural Elements?
Gothic has bigger openings compared to Romanesque
(Difference between Romanesque and Gothic Architecture) How do Romanesque and Gothic Architecture differ in terms of openings?
Basilica di Sanata Maria del Fiore
(Filippo Brunelleschi was one of the foremost architects and engineers of the italian renaissance. in his earlier days, he lost to his greatest rival in a competition for the design of a pair of bronze doors for the Baptistry in 1401.) He perhaps most famous for inventing linear perspective and designing the dome of which famous cathedral?
Lorenzo Ghiberti
(Filippo Brunelleschi was one of the foremost architects and engineers of the italian renaissance. in his earlier days, he lost to his greatest rival in a competition for the design of a pair of bronze doors for the Baptistry in 1401.) Who is his greatest rival?
Mihrab
(Hagia Sophia is a considered as the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "Changed the history of architecture." it was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years, until Seville Cathedral was completed in 1520. the current building was originally constructed as a church between 532 and 537 on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian and was the third church of the holy wisdom to occupy the site, the previous two having both been destroyed by rioters. it was designed by the greek scientists isidore of miletus, a physicist, and anthemius or tralles, a mathematician. the church contained a large collection of holy relics and featured, among other things, a 49ft (15m) silver iconstasis. It was the seat of the Patriarch of the constantinople and the religous focal point of the eastern orthodox church for nearly one thousand years. it is the church in which cardnial humbert in 1054 excommunicated michael I Cerularius - which is commonly considered the start of the great Schism. in 1204, european soldiers of the fourth crusade sacked and plundered constantinople and began a 57-year occupation of the city. during that time, the hagia sophia was converted from the seat of Eastern Orthodoxy into a roman catholic cathedral; its treasures were pillaged and carried away to cathedrals and monasteries in Italy, France, and England. Much of the booty was taken to a cathedral in Venice, where it can still be seen today. In 1453, Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks under Sultan Mehmed II, who subsequently ordered the building converted into a mosque. The bells, altar, iconostasis, and sacrificial vessels were removed and many of the mosaics were plastered over. Islamic features --- such as the mihrab, minbar, and four minarets --- were added while in the possession of the Ottomans. It remained a mosque until 1931 when it was closed to the public for four years. It was re-opened in 1935 as a museum by the Republic of Turkey.) In islamic Architecture, it is a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction to Mecca.(Minbar, Mihrab, Qibla, Kaaba)
Byzantine Architecture
(Hagia Sophia is a considered as the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "Changed the history of architecture." it was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years, until Seville Cathedral was completed in 1520. the current building was originally constructed as a church between 532 and 537 on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian and was the third church of the holy wisdom to occupy the site, the previous two having both been destroyed by rioters. it was designed by the greek scientists isidore of miletus, a physicist, and anthemius or tralles, a mathematician. the church contained a large collection of holy relics and featured, among other things, a 49ft (15m) silver iconstasis. It was the seat of the Patriarch of the constantinople and the religous focal point of the eastern orthodox church for nearly one thousand years. it is the church in which cardnial humbert in 1054 excommunicated michael I Cerularius - which is commonly considered the start of the great Schism. in 1204, european soldiers of the fourth crusade sacked and plundered constantinople and began a 57-year occupation of the city. during that time, the hagia sophia was converted from the seat of Eastern Orthodoxy into a roman catholic cathedral; its treasures were pillaged and carried away to cathedrals and monasteries in Italy, France, and England. Much of the booty was taken to a cathedral in Venice, where it can still be seen today. In 1453, Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks under Sultan Mehmed II, who subsequently ordered the building converted into a mosque. The bells, altar, iconostasis, and sacrificial vessels were removed and many of the mosaics were plastered over. Islamic features --- such as the mihrab, minbar, and four minarets --- were added while in the possession of the Ottomans. It remained a mosque until 1931 when it was closed to the public for four years. It was re-opened in 1935 as a museum by the Republic of Turkey.) What was the concept it derived from?
St. Marks's Basilica (Cathedral)
(Hagia Sophia is a considered as the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "Changed the history of architecture." it was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years, until Seville Cathedral was completed in 1520. the current building was originally constructed as a church between 532 and 537 on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian and was the third church of the holy wisdom to occupy the site, the previous two having both been destroyed by rioters. it was designed by the greek scientists isidore of miletus, a physicist, and anthemius or tralles, a mathematician. the church contained a large collection of holy relics and featured, among other things, a 49ft (15m) silver iconstasis. It was the seat of the Patriarch of the constantinople and the religous focal point of the eastern orthodox church for nearly one thousand years. it is the church in which cardnial humbert in 1054 excommunicated michael I Cerularius - which is commonly considered the start of the great Schism. in 1204, european soldiers of the fourth crusade sacked and plundered constantinople and began a 57-year occupation of the city. during that time, the hagia sophia was converted from the seat of Eastern Orthodoxy into a roman catholic cathedral; its treasures were pillaged and carried away to cathedrals and monasteries in Italy, France, and England. Much of the booty was taken to a cathedral in Venice, where it can still be seen today. In 1453, Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks under Sultan Mehmed II, who subsequently ordered the building converted into a mosque. The bells, altar, iconostasis, and sacrificial vessels were removed and many of the mosaics were plastered over. Islamic features --- such as the mihrab, minbar, and four minarets --- were added while in the possession of the Ottomans. It remained a mosque until 1931 when it was closed to the public for four years. It was re-opened in 1935 as a museum by the Republic of Turkey.) Where in Venice did the crusaders bring the pillaged treasures of Hagia Sophia?
For the play of lights inside the church
(Hagia Sophia is a considered as the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "Changed the history of architecture." it was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years, until Seville Cathedral was completed in 1520. the current building was originally constructed as a church between 532 and 537 on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian and was the third church of the holy wisdom to occupy the site, the previous two having both been destroyed by rioters. it was designed by the greek scientists isidore of miletus, a physicist, and anthemius or tralles, a mathematician. the church contained a large collection of holy relics and featured, among other things, a 49ft (15m) silver iconstasis. It was the seat of the Patriarch of the constantinople and the religous focal point of the eastern orthodox church for nearly one thousand years. it is the church in which cardnial humbert in 1054 excommunicated michael I Cerularius - which is commonly considered the start of the great Schism. in 1204, european soldiers of the fourth crusade sacked and plundered constantinople and began a 57-year occupation of the city. during that time, the hagia sophia was converted from the seat of Eastern Orthodoxy into a roman catholic cathedral; its treasures were pillaged and carried away to cathedrals and monasteries in Italy, France, and England. Much of the booty was taken to a cathedral in Venice, where it can still be seen today. In 1453, Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks under Sultan Mehmed II, who subsequently ordered the building converted into a mosque. The bells, altar, iconostasis, and sacrificial vessels were removed and many of the mosaics were plastered over. Islamic features --- such as the mihrab, minbar, and four minarets --- were added while in the possession of the Ottomans. It remained a mosque until 1931 when it was closed to the public for four years. It was re-opened in 1935 as a museum by the Republic of Turkey.) There is a prominent series of windows layered in multi-levels of the church. What was the main purpose of the windows?
Cut and Fill
(If you have a project site that has a sloping to steep terrain...) What expensive method of site preparation is sometimes inevitable when building in a steep-sloped terrain?
Italian Gothic
(In 1401, a design competition was held for the set of bronze doors for the baptistery of the Cathedral in Florence. The original plan was for the door to depict scenes from the Old Testament, and the trial place was the sacrifice of Isaac. However, the plan was changed to depict scenes from the New Testament instead. The winning entry was later dubbed by Michaelangelo, a hundred years later, as the "Gates of Paradis".) What was the "Initial style" of this cathedral?
Renaissance
(In 1401, a design competition was held for the set of bronze doors for the baptistery of the Cathedral in Florence. The original plan was for the door to depict scenes from the Old Testament, and the trial place was the sacrifice of Isaac. However, the plan was changed to depict scenes from the New Testament instead. The winning entry was later dubbed by Michaelangelo, a hundred years later, as the "Gates of Paradis".) Which architectural style was used for this cathedral?
Lorenzo Ghilberti
(In 1401, a design competition was held for the set of bronze doors for the baptistery of the Cathedral in Florence. The original plan was for the door to depict scenes from the Old Testament, and the trial place was the sacrifice of Isaac. However, the plan was changed to depict scenes from the New Testament instead. The winning entry was later dubbed by Michaelangelo, a hundred years later, as the "Gates of Paradis".) Who won the commission?
Sahn
(Islamic Architecture characteristics and distinct features... In 1631,Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of the greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words. should guilty seek asylum here, like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin. Should a sinner make his way to this mansion, All his past sins are to be washed away. The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs; And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes. In this world the edifice has been made; To display thereby the creator's glory. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier mughal architecture. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.) A courtyard in Islamic Architecture,it is common element is traditional mosques, religious buildings and residences throughout the Arab world. It is the equivalent of the cloister in European Medieval Architecture
Saracenic Architecture
(Islamic Architecture characteristics and distinct features... In 1631,Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of the greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words. should guilty seek asylum here, like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin. Should a sinner make his way to this mansion, All his past sins are to be washed away. The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs; And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes. In this world the edifice has been made; To display thereby the creator's glory. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier mughal architecture. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.) From what style did muslim architects patterned their structures?
Dikka
(Islamic Architecture characteristics and distinct features... In 1631,Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of the greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words. should guilty seek asylum here, like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin. Should a sinner make his way to this mansion, All his past sins are to be washed away. The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs; And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes. In this world the edifice has been made; To display thereby the creator's glory. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier mughal architecture. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.) In Islamic architecture, it is a tribune raised upon columns columns from which the Koran is recited and prayers are intoned by the Imam
Maqsura
(Islamic Architecture characteristics and distinct features... In 1631,Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of the greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words. should guilty seek asylum here, like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin. Should a sinner make his way to this mansion, All his past sins are to be washed away. The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs; And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes. In this world the edifice has been made; To display thereby the creator's glory. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier mughal architecture. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.) In islamic architecture, it is the sanctuary or praying-chamber in a mosque. It is sometimes enclosed with screen of lattice-work.
Mughal Architecture
(Islamic Architecture characteristics and distinct features... In 1631,Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of the greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words. should guilty seek asylum here, like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin. Should a sinner make his way to this mansion, All his past sins are to be washed away. The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs; And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes. In this world the edifice has been made; To display thereby the creator's glory. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier mughal architecture. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.) It is a mixture of Islamic, Persian,Turkish, and Indian Architecture.
Mosque
(Islamic Architecture characteristics and distinct features... In 1631,Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of the greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words. should guilty seek asylum here, like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin. Should a sinner make his way to this mansion, All his past sins are to be washed away. The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs; And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes. In this world the edifice has been made; To display thereby the creator's glory. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier mughal architecture. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.) It is where muslims pray.
Minaret
(Islamic Architecture characteristics and distinct features... In 1631,Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of the greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words. should guilty seek asylum here, like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin. Should a sinner make his way to this mansion, All his past sins are to be washed away. The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs; And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes. In this world the edifice has been made; To display thereby the creator's glory. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier mughal architecture. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.) What do you call a distinctive architectural feature of mosques that is used to provide a vantage point from which the call to prayer (adhan) is made? The call to prayer is issued 5times each day. It is generally a tall spire.
Hoseshoe and Ogee
(Islamic Architecture characteristics and distinct features... In 1631,Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of the greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words. should guilty seek asylum here, like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin. Should a sinner make his way to this mansion, All his past sins are to be washed away. The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs; And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes. In this world the edifice has been made; To display thereby the creator's glory. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier mughal architecture. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.) What kinds of windows are prevalent in Muslim Architecture?
Dome
(Islamic Architecture characteristics and distinct features... In 1631,Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of the greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words. should guilty seek asylum here, like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin. Should a sinner make his way to this mansion, All his past sins are to be washed away. The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs; And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes. In this world the edifice has been made; To display thereby the creator's glory. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier mughal architecture. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.) The Focal Point of the Taj Mahal is its
1.) Mughal 2.) Byzantine
(Islamic Architecture characteristics and distinct features... In 1631,Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of the greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words. should guilty seek asylum here, like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin. Should a sinner make his way to this mansion, All his past sins are to be washed away. The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs; And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes. In this world the edifice has been made; To display thereby the creator's glory. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier mughal architecture. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.) The Taj Mahal is an indicative style of
Minarets
(Islamic Architecture characteristics and distinct features... In 1631,Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of the greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words. should guilty seek asylum here, like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin. Should a sinner make his way to this mansion, All his past sins are to be washed away. The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs; And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes. In this world the edifice has been made; To display thereby the creator's glory. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier mughal architecture. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.) What is the most striking feature of Muslim Architecture?
Minimalist
(Le Corbusier, also know as Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris explicitly used the golden ratio in his Modulor system for the scale of architectural proportion.) How would you describe his architectural style?
Isometric
(Paraline drawings are 3-Dimensional drawings where parallel lines remain parallel.) What do you call a paraline drawing having a 30 degree / 60 degree angle?
First Architect
(Pope Julius II decided, in 1505, to demolish the ancient St. Peters Basilica and replace it with a monumental structure to house his enormous tomb and "aggrandise himself in the popular imagination") Bramante's contribution in St. Peter's Cathedral.
Dome
(Pope Julius II decided, in 1505, to demolish the ancient St. Peters Basilica and replace it with a monumental structure to house his enormous tomb and "aggrandise himself in the popular imagination") Gian Lorenzo Bermini contributed the following at St. Peter's Basilica except (Piazza di San Pietro, Baldacchino and Niches, Cathedra Petri, dome)
Baldassare Peruzzi
(Pope Julius II decided, in 1505, to demolish the ancient St. Peters Basilica and replace it with a monumental structure to house his enormous tomb and "aggrandise himself in the popular imagination") He reverted the plan of the St. Peter's Basilica back to the greek cross.
284 Doric Columns
(Pope Julius II decided, in 1505, to demolish the ancient St. Peters Basilica and replace it with a monumental structure to house his enormous tomb and "aggrandise himself in the popular imagination") Saint Peter's square is famous for the 140 statuses of Saints at the colonnade. the columns are 13m tall and are arranged in four rows. With the trabeation surmounted by a balustrade, the overall height is 21m. Bernini built two straight covered wings (Charlemange left, constantine right) 120m. long, to link with the basilica's façade. it is composed by how many columns?
Michaekangelo
(Pope Julius II decided, in 1505, to demolish the ancient St. Peters Basilica and replace it with a monumental structure to house his enormous tomb and "aggrandise himself in the popular imagination") St. Peter's, often called the greatest church in Christendom, is also the largest church in the world.The dome of St. Peter rises to a height of 136.57m measured from the floor of the basilica. it is the tallest dome in the world. who designed the domes using ideas from Barmante and Sangallo the younger?
Renaissance
(Pope Julius II decided, in 1505, to demolish the ancient St. Peters Basilica and replace it with a monumental structure to house his enormous tomb and "aggrandise himself in the popular imagination") The Saint Peter's Basilica is an example of: (Romanesque, Renaissance, Byzantine)
Raphael
(Pope Julius II decided, in 1505, to demolish the ancient St. Peters Basilica and replace it with a monumental structure to house his enormous tomb and "aggrandise himself in the popular imagination") Who was the immediate successor of the original designer of the St. Peters Basilica?
Donato Bramante
(Pope Julius II decided, in 1505, to demolish the ancient St. Peters Basilica and replace it with a monumental structure to house his enormous tomb and "aggrandise himself in the popular imagination") Who won the competition for the design of this grandest building in Christendom?
Daraga Church
(Regarded as one of the most visited old churches in the Philippines, this church serves as one of the major churches in the province of Albay. It is also known as, Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church and was established in by a group of Franciscan Priests. The church was mostly of volcanic stones and its massive structure with belfry on one side and convent on the other side was built based on a Baroque-Rococo structure with Spanish Influence. In 1854, the church was then dedicated to the new patron, the Nuestra Señora De La Porteria. the church was then used by the japanese as their headquarters and was damaged during the second world war in 1945. it was reconstructed in 1971-1973 and they made sure that the unscathed stones still exist and renovated only the damaged ares.) The church is also called the
1973
(Regarded as one of the most visited old churches in the Philippines, this church serves as one of the major churches in the province of Albay. It is also known as, Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church and was established in by a group of Franciscan Priests. The church was mostly of volcanic stones and its massive structure with belfry on one side and convent on the other side was built based on a Baroque-Rococo structure with Spanish Influence. In 1854, the church was then dedicated to the new patron, the Nuestra Señora De La Porteria. the church was then used by the japanese as their headquarters and was damaged during the second world war in 1945. it was reconstructed in 1971-1973 and they made sure that the unscathed stones still exist and renovated only the damaged ares.) When was this church built?
Single Row
(Tawi-Tawi Boat People) How is the family arranged in the boat to maintain balance?
It affected their body posture
(Tawi-Tawi Boat People) What is the effect on the people living in the boat?
Katig
(Tawi-Tawi Boat People) What is used to balance the boat?
Palm Capital
(Temple of Amon, Karnak) What is the design on the Columns at the Great Hypostyle Hali?
Cult Temple
(Temple of Amon, Karnak) What kind of Temple?
Modern International
(The Fernsworth house was designed and built from 1946 to 1951. Its structure consists of precast concrete floor and roof slabs supported by a carefully crafted steel skeleton frame of beams, girders and columns. The façade is made of single panes of glass spanning from floor to ceiling, fastened to the structural system by steel mullions. The building is heated by radiant coils set in the concrete floor; natural cross ventilation and the shade of nearby trees provided minimal cooling. It is characterised, by its fusion with its outside environment.) What architectural style did the architect apply in designing the house?
Ludwig Miles Van der Rohe
(The Fernsworth house was designed and built from 1946 to 1951. Its structure consists of precast concrete floor and roof slabs supported by a carefully crafted steel skeleton frame of beams, girders and columns. The façade is made of single panes of glass spanning from floor to ceiling, fastened to the structural system by steel mullions. The building is heated by radiant coils set in the concrete floor; natural cross ventilation and the shade of nearby trees provided minimal cooling. It is characterised, by its fusion with its outside environment.) Who is the architect of the Farnsworth House?
Jose Pedro Recio
(The architectural firm was established at Hong Kong in October 1988 by young architects who had their diversified practice under Honk Kong's top architectural firms from 1976 to 1988. In 1990, a Philippine office was opened and it wasn't long before they became prominent architects here. Some of their notable projects are the Philippine Plaza, ABS-CBN Complex, Kingswood Gardens, One and Two Lafayette Square, Salcedo Park and the Pacific Plaza Towers. In 1997, the firm was awarded the prestigious title of Firm of the year by the Philippine Institute of Architects.) After 20 years, a partner left the firm. who was this architect?
Casas + Architects
(The architectural firm was established at Hong Kong in October 1988 by young architects who had their diversified practice under Honk Kong's top architectural firms from 1976 to 1988. In 1990, a Philippine office was opened and it wasn't long before they became prominent architects here. Some of their notable projects are the Philippine Plaza, ABS-CBN Complex, Kingswood Gardens, One and Two Lafayette Square, Salcedo Park and the Pacific Plaza Towers. In 1997, the firm was awarded the prestigious title of Firm of the year by the Philippine Institute of Architects.) What is the current name of the firm today?
Recio + Casas
(The architectural firm was established at Hong Kong in October 1988 by young architects who had their diversified practice under Honk Kong's top architectural firms from 1976 to 1988. In 1990, a Philippine office was opened and it wasn't long before they became prominent architects here. Some of their notable projects are the Philippine Plaza, ABS-CBN Complex, Kingswood Gardens, One and Two Lafayette Square, Salcedo Park and the Pacific Plaza Towers. In 1997, the firm was awarded the prestigious title of Firm of the year by the Philippine Institute of Architects.) What was this firm called?
Cultural Centre of the Philippines
(The filipino architect was known for his use of concrete, floating volume and simplistic design in his various projects. He was fond of modern painting and a talented Pianist. He studied at the university if Santo Tomas to pursue a Bachelor's degree in music but later shifted to Architecture just a year before graduating. He was later proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture) He later designed this famous and controversial structure that is now considered as a centre of the arts. it is his most recognisable work. this marble façade of the building is cantilevered 12m from the terrace by huge arching columns at the sides of the building that gives it an illusion of floating. what is this building?
Istana Nurul Iman
(The filipino architect was known for his use of concrete, floating volume and simplistic design in his various projects. He was fond of modern painting and a talented Pianist. He studied at the university if Santo Tomas to pursue a Bachelor's degree in music but later shifted to Architecture just a year before graduating. He was later proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture) What was his largest single work?
Church of the Holy Spirit
(The filipino architect was known for his use of concrete, floating volume and simplistic design in his various projects. He was fond of modern painting and a talented Pianist. He studied at the university if Santo Tomas to pursue a Bachelor's degree in music but later shifted to Architecture just a year before graduating. He was later proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture) What was this architects first project? this project was the first to have a thin shell concrete dome in the Philippines and was a collaboration of several National artists. it is now recognised as a national historical landmark and a cultural treasure by the national historical institute and the national museum respectively.
Capiz Shell
(There are modern ways of suppressing earthquakes in terms of building design and innovation. But the traditional Filipino Architecture had long before discovered this in the design of their homes.) What is the raw/natural material that traditional Filipino Architecture used as motifs in the design of their homes.
Putting stones that serve as rollers beneath the foundation
(There are modern ways of suppressing earthquakes in terms of building design and innovation. But the traditional Filipino Architecture had long before discovered this in the design of their homes.) What is the traditional Filipino Architecture technique that could withstand earthquakes in the Philippines?
Malbork Caslte
(This Huge and Impressive castle built in the 13th century is the largest brick castle in the world and was designed by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1997) What is this castle called?
Teutonic Knights
(This Huge and Impressive castle built in the 13th century is the largest brick castle in the world and was designed by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1997) Who built this castle?
Renzo Piano
(This building in 'turtle bay' new york was the result of the collaboration of several prominent architects from different countries. One architect was pushing for his design dubbed Project 23 and another one wants his design Project 32. After much discussion and modifications, they finally agreed to scheme 23-32 which was built and is what can be seen today.) The following were deeply involved in the design of this building except for? (Renzo Piano, Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier, Wallace K. Harrison)
Headquarters of the United Nations
(This building in 'turtle bay' new york was the result of the collaboration of several prominent architects from different countries. One architect was pushing for his design dubbed Project 23 and another one wants his design Project 32. After much discussion and modifications, they finally agreed to scheme 23-32 which was built and is what can be seen today.) What is the structure called?
Wallace K. Harrison
(This building in 'turtle bay' new york was the result of the collaboration of several prominent architects from different countries. One architect was pushing for his design dubbed Project 23 and another one wants his design Project 32. After much discussion and modifications, they finally agreed to scheme 23-32 which was built and is what can be seen today.) Who was the director of planning for this project?
Sun Orientation
(You were asked to design a textile factory) What would your prime consideration when choosing the location of the loading dock?
Cesar Pelli
(if you take an architectural boat tour down the Chicago River, the guides will doubt your attention to the high rise condo building at the bend of the north and south branches of the river. this building is officially named river bend but is more popularly known by its address 333 N. canal. it is touted by its developers as Prestigious Luxury Building with stunning views down the Chicago River. In order to maximise the river views, the architect designed the building with hallways on the west side and all units on the east side. this gives all the units a river view. At the back of each unit are small windows at the top of the rooms to take advantages of western light. (as the hallway is one long wall of windows. however, a recent development across the river have troubled the unit owners. it seems that the property across the river known as Wolf Point is now being developed. Despite obstacles and legal maneuverings that the condo unit owners have resorted to, construction at Wolf Point begun. Once completed, the new development will have 3 towers. the first tower would be an apartment building of 45-50 storeys. the 2nd would be an 80 storey office-residential building and the 3rd a 65-storey office building.) Who is the architect of this new development at Wolf Point, Chicago?
Kennedy Family
(if you take an architectural boat tour down the Chicago River, the guides will doubt your attention to the high rise condo building at the bend of the north and south branches of the river. this building is officially named river bend but is more popularly known by its address 333 N. canal. it is touted by its developers as Prestigious Luxury Building with stunning views down the Chicago River. In order to maximise the river views, the architect designed the building with hallways on the west side and all units on the east side. this gives all the units a river view. At the back of each unit are small windows at the top of the rooms to take advantages of western light. (as the hallway is one long wall of windows. however, a recent development across the river have troubled the unit owners. it seems that the property across the river known as Wolf Point is now being developed. Despite obstacles and legal maneuverings that the condo unit owners have resorted to, construction at Wolf Point begun. Once completed, the new development will have 3 towers. the first tower would be an apartment building of 45-50 storeys. the 2nd would be an 80 storey office-residential building and the 3rd a 65-storey office building.) Who is the owner of Wolf Point?
Marcel Breuer
A Bauhaus architect who migrated to the United States of America.
HSBC Building
A building designed by Norman Foster that has the floating beam concept.
San Agustin Church
A church "built for all times" after previous churches were damaged by earthquakes in 1863 and 1880.
Deconstructivism
A controversial style defined as the ideas of fragmentation, non-rectilinear shapes which serve to distort and dislocate some of the elements of architecture. The finished visual appearance of buildings is characterised by unpredictability and controlled chaos
Manor House
A county house which i used as the capital residence the Lord of the manor or Feudal Baron. Although not typically built with strong fortifications (unlike castles), some were enclosed within walls or ditches. Some were even surrounded by a moat.
Squinches
A curved triangle of vaulting formed by the intersection of a dome with its supporting arches. it permits the placing of a circular dome over a square room or an elliptical dome over a rectangular room.
Moat
A deep, broad ditch, either dry or filled with water, that surrounds a castle to provide it with a preliminary line of defence.
Palisade
A fence or wall made of wooden stakes used as defensive structure. the stakes were driven into the ground with no spacing in between and the top is sharpened.
Trompe I'oeil
A kind of drawing/painting wherein objects are rendered in fine detail to emphasise the illusion of tactile and spatial qualities.
Proportion
A narrow hallway is treated with picture frames and paintings to make it appear wider. which principle of design is this?
Federico S. Ilustre
A national contest was held in 1951 for the Quezon Memorial Project. Who was the architect who won the contest?
Mannerism
A principally Italian Movement in Art and architecture between the High Renaissance and Baroque periods (1520 - 1600) that sought to represent an ideal of beauty rather than natural images of it, using characteristic distortion, exaggeration, unbalanced proportions and arbitrary arrangements of decorative features.
Dentil
A small block used as a repeating ornament in the bedmould of a cornice
Mannerism
A style characterised by horizontal lines and window tracery.
Art Deco
A style characterised by smooth wall surface, often stucco; smooth faced stone and metal; polychrome, often with vivid colours; forms simplified and streamlined; geometric designs including zigzags, chevrons;towers ad other vertical projections, presenting a vertical emphasis; machined and often metallic construction materials for decorative purpose.
Art Moderne
A style characterised by smooth, rounded wall surfaces, often stucco; flat roof; casement, corner or ribbon windows arranged horizontally; metal balustrades; glass blocks, often curved and built into the curved wall. it emphasis on the horizontal
Renaissance
A style influenced by Geometric Figures
Allure
Also known as a walk-walk,it id the passage behind the parapet of a castle wall.
Louis Sullivan
Although not his original aphorism, "Form follows function," is widely attributed to this famous architect.
Modern
An Architectural Style derived from rationalism and functionalism
I.M. Pei
An american architect of Chinese descent, he is often called the master of Modern architecture. He is the architect of "Essensa", one of the premier high-rise residential condominiums in Bonifacio Global City. The graceful concave buildings resembling butterfly wings is a mastery of aesthetic with generous layout of 236 luxury residential suites. It utilised the finest materials in its design such as Travertine Stone, quarried from the same source as the colosseum in Rome.
Bastion
An angular structure projecting outward from the curtain wall of an artillery fortification.
Cubism
An architectural style centered on the dissolution and reconstitution of individual characteristics of three-dimensional forms, using simplified Geometric Shapes.
Baroque
An architectural style that rose in the 17th century.
Romanesque
An architecture style developed from Early Christian and Late Roman
Jacobean
Another name for the Late Renaissance in England
Renaissance
Architectural style originated in Florence. It is the activity, spirit or the time of the humanistic revival of classic art and literature.
Emperor Titus
Before becoming emperor, this famous Roman war hero was tasked by the reigning emperor to end the Jewish rebellion against Roman rule. He not only conquered but destroyed Jerusalem, putting an end to many decades of rebellion. His army killed 1,100,000 people within the city, most of whom were Jews; nearly 100,00 more were captured and enslaved. He was later crowned emperor in 79 AD, less than a decade after his triumph at Jerusalem. Who was this emperor?
Oscar Niemeyer
Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, was chosen as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its modernist architecture. But this wasn't always so. It took a visionary president, Juscelino Kubitschek, to put things in motion. in 1956, he asked an architect to help him build a new capital for Brazil. This architect then organised a competition for the layout of Brasilia. Who was this architect who helped the president and also designed several of the residential, commercial and government buildings in a span of a few months?
Old New Syangogue
Built in 1260, it is currently the world's oldest "active" Synagogue.
Jose Ma. Zaragoza
By virtue of Proclamation No. 812, President Benigno S. Aquino III declared this architect,on 20 June 2014, as one of the National Artist for Architecture. Who was this Architect?
derived from architecture of classical antiquity
Characteristic of "Neoclassical"
Circular Window, wheel tracery
Characteristic of the Rayonnant Style
Pagodas and Upturned Roofs
Common in Japanese and Chinese Architecture
Basilica Minore de San Sebastian
Completed in 1891, this is the only all-steel church in Asia. it also serves as the seat of the national Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
Honors the Gods
Cult Temples
Guggenheim Museum
Deconstructive structure by Frank Gerhy in Bilbao.
Anthemion
Derived the Egyptian and Asiatic form known as honey suckle or lotus palmette, this design consists of a number of radiating petals and was developed by the ancient greeks. originally used for decorating pottery, it wsalater adapted to ornament architecture.
Overhanging slab
Distinctive feature of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater.
Domes
Dominant feature of Byzantine architecture
Baroque
During the 18th and 19th century,our country was influenced by what type of architecture?
White Box Architecture/Modern
During the 1920's, Le Corbusier was known for promoting this Architectural Style.
They became visually massive
Early christian churched used the materials/ ruins from the Romans. They used the Roman Columns for their basilicas. What was the visual effect?
Prestressed Concrete
Eugene Fressinnet is known for?
Unite d'Habitation
Famous structure designed by Le Corbusier in Marseilles, France with rough-cast concrete as steel frame proved too expensive in light of post-war shortages.
Antonio Gaudi
Fantastic architecture is a style featuring attention grabbing buildings built purely for the amusement of its owner. It defies traditional logic or considerations. it should not be confused with Novelty Architecture which is usually meant for the business of the owner such as building with a car on its façade used for commercial advertisement. Fantastic Architecture is just for the personal amusement of its owner/builder(although it can also be functional and legitimately sound.) Who is the father of this style?
Use of Triangle.
For a self styled "western architect", and one closely associated with the corporate end, I.M. Pei's most elegant buildings have arguably been his two post-retirement, non-western projects. The museum at Suzhou evokes the timber framing and calm serenity of Buddhist temples while the dense stone mass of Doha's museum of Islamic Art sits somewhere between ancient Egypt, Byzantium and modernist Baghdad. Is the latter an attempt to address anon-western culture, to forge a new language? "I suppose you could call [Doha] something in the middle, a 'middle-Eastern' building," Pei luaghs --- a boyish giggle that makes him appear oddly ageless. What is dominant in the works on I.M. Pei?
a style of architecture developed in northern France that spread throughout Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries; characterised by slender vertical piers and counterbalancing buttresses and by vaulting and pointed arches.
French Gothic
Gothic
Gargoyles were predominantly used in what kind of style?
Erich Mendelsohn
He is an Expressionist Architect
Vitruvias
He is the author of De Architectura, known today as the The Ten Books on Architecturea treatise written in Latin and Greek on architecture, dedicated to the emperor Augustus. This work is the only surviving major book on architecture from classical antiquity. He is famous for asserting in his book De Architectura that a structure must exhibit the three qualities of firmitas, utilitas, venustas -- that is, it must be strong or durable, useful and beautiful (strength, unity and beauty). According to him, architecture is an imitation of nature. As birds and bees built their nests, so human constructed housing from natural materials, that gave them shelter against the elements. When perfecting this art of building, the Ancient Greek invented the architectural orders: Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. It gave them a sense of proportion, culminating in understanding the proportions of the greatest work of art: the human body. This led in his defining of the Vitruvian Man, as drawn magnificently by Leonardo de Vinci: the human body inscribed in the circle and square (the fundamental geometric patterns of the cosmic order).
Lucio Costa
He won the competition for the layout of Brasilia that was organised by the architect described as "the great king curves."
British
How would you describe an Australian colonial house?
Sober and Dignified
How would you describe the Romanesque character?
Le Corbusier
If the Greeks introduced the concept of proportion during the classical period, who was the famous architect who reintroduced the concept of proportion in modern times?
Passanger Elevators
In 1885, the 10-storey home insurance building, in chicago, was the tallest building in the world. it has four otis elevators. what kind of elevators were installed?
Letchworth Garden City
In 1903, architects Barry Parker and Raymond Unwin were tasked to translate Ebenzer Howard's idea of a garden city. this project known as the first garden city is located approximately 35 miles from London. It is also called as
Walter Gropius
In 1925 (later published in English in 1935), the ideal of the fusion of all different "arts" where every branch of design, every form of technique could be coordinated and find therefore, was the composite but inseparable work of art, the great building, in which the old dividing line between monumental and decorative elements would have disappeared forever. Who is this architect?
Terrace
In the Fallingwater, what is the function of the overhanging slab?
York Minister Cathedral
In which cathedral will you find the Five Sisters Window?
Babylonian
In which period was the glazed brick extensively used?
Etruscan Period
Introduced radiating arch Tuscan Column/ similar to Greek Doric with base atrium in domestic planning.
Brutalism
Is characterised by Bold Forms, Harsh proportions and rough materials such as Exposed/ Rough concrete, steel and wood.
Acroterion
It is a decorative pedestal for an ornament or statue placed atop of the pediment of a greek temple or the peak of a roof. The term has also been extended to refer to the statue or ornament that stands on the pedestal.
Ribbon Window
It is a long narrow window evident in Villa Savoye
Cenotaph
It is a monument erected in honor of a person or a group of people whose remains are elsewhere. It is derived from the greek words kenos (empty) and taphos (tomb), hence "empty tomb"
Solitary Room
It is a room in many English and French medieval manor houses, great houses and castles, generally situated on an upper floor, designed as the family's private living quarter so that they can have more privacy. It is a place to be alone (sole), away from the hustle and bustle of the Great Hall.
Apotheca
It is a storehouse or cellar wherein ancient greeks placed their oil, wine, and the like.
Buttress
It is a structure built against or projecting from a wall which serves to support the wall against lateral forces arising out of the roof structures that lack adequate bracing
Draw Bridge
It is a type of movable bridge used at a castle surrounded by a boat.
Iconostasis
It is a wall of icons and religious paintings that separate the nave form the sanctuary in a church.
Bartizan
It is an overhanging wall-mounted turret projecting from the wall of medieval fortifications. Most frequently found at corners, they projected a warder and enabled him to see the surroundings.
Antefix
It is an upright ornament placed at the eaves of a tilted roof, used to conceal the foot of a row of convex tiles that cover the joints of the flat tiles.
Byzantine
It is characterised by the grouping of small domes or semi-domes around large central dome
Portcullis
It is latticed grill made of wood, metal or a combination of both used to fortify the entrances of medieval castles. It securely closes the castle during times of attack or siege. There would often be two of these installed at the main entrance used to prevent the enemy from entering the castle and also to trap them and have them eliminated via murder-holes or arrowslits. What do you call this Gliding door?
Renaissance
It is referred to as the "rebirth" of the Classics.
3-5 aisles w/ Timber Roof
It is the main feature of the Early Christian Architecture.
Dome
It is the most distinct character developed during the Byzantine age.
Electism
It is the nineteenth and twentieth century architectural style that incorporates a mixture of elements from previous historical styles to create something that is new and original.
Roman
It is where the current plans of cities were based including literature and arts
Baldachino
It refers to a canopy over an altar, tomb or throne, supported on columns and disconnected from ant enclosing wall. The term originated as an elaborately brocaded material from Baghdad that was hung as a canopy over an altar or doorway. Later, it came to stand for a freestanding canopy over an altar.
Cyclopean Masonry
It refers to a type of stonework found in Mycenaean architecture which uses massive limestone boulders, roughly fitted together with minimal clearance between adjacent stones and without mortar. It derived its name from a Greek mythical creature who is known for its strength.
Proportionally
Many architects became very active during the Renaissance Period. Andrea Palladio has become famous among them. What characterises the Palladian Style of Architecture?
Memorial, Honors the dead
Mortuary Temples
Villa Savoye
Of Le Corbusier numerous projects, this truly represents the "Five points of Architecture"
Culture
Ornaments in Philippine architecture varies in every region, which exerts the greatest influence?
Open Plan
Pioneered by Le Corbusier, it allows for the ability to create buildings without being limited by the placement of walls for structural supports. Load bearing walls were eliminated and replaced by an interior skeleton of load bearing columns. Hence, space was created with the removal of interior partitions or walls.
Roman
Predominant style of greek architecture, balloon frame introduction in building construction and use of cast iron as building material.
Mass Production, Transportation
Relation and transition of industrialisation with modern architecture.
Faux Painting
Replicating materials such as marble and wood with paint, but has subsequently come to encompass many other decorative finishes for walls and furniture
Yolanda D. Reyes
She was the first lady-architect to be elected as chairperson of the architects regional council or ARCASIA (2005-2006) which is composed of 18 member countries in Asia. She was also the first woman national president of the UAP. Recently, she was awarded the Gusi Peace Prize International in Architecture and Acadame. Who is this exceptional Architect?
HSBC Building
Sir Norman Foster's most famous work in HongKong where he used a diagrid as a structural concept is
The distinctive characteristic of Spanish Gothic cathedrals is their special complexity, with many areas of different shapes leading from each other. A few uniquely Spanish elements added to this otherwise english and french-inspired style were the inclusions of a cloister, a spanish favourite, and the positioning of the coro (an elaborate set of choir stalls) right in the main nave. Windows that come to a point as well as giant altarpieces, generally, carved and multi-coloured, are two other gothic characteristics
Spanish Gothic
Space Frame
Structural innovation of modern movement.
Beaux Arts Style
Style taught at Ecole des Beaux Arts
Leandro V. Locsin
Te Gawad Gintong Likha award is the most prestigious award for architecture. It is awarded to exemplary architects who has received all merits from the office of the President, The united architects of the Philippines (UAP Likha Award), and the Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA Gold Medal of Merit Award). Who was the first recepient?
Renaissance
The Architectural style that started during the mid-16th century
Santiago Calatrava
The Auditorio de Tenerife "Adán Martin" (Formerly named, but still commonly referred to as, Auditorio de Tenerife is located in the Canarian capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Island, Spain). Construction began in 1997 and was completedin 2003. The auditorium was inaugurated on 26 September of that year with the Presence of Felipe de Borbón, Prince of Asturias, and was later visited by former U.S. president Bill Clinton. The building is framed within the tenets of late-modern architecture of the late 20th century. The majestic profile of the auditorium has become an architectural symbol of the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Island of Tenerife and the Canary Island. It is also regarded as the finest modern building in the Canary islands and one of the most emblematic buildings of Spanish architecture. In March 2008, it was included by the post office in a set of six stamps (Correos) depicting the most emblematic works of Spanish architecture. Who designed this iconic structure?
Kankanay
The Binangiyan is traditional house with a high steep hipped roof with the ridge parallel to the front. It is a single room dwelling elevated approximately 1.50m and the floor is made of hardwood, usually narra, which rests on three floor joists supported by transverse girders. Whose traditional house is the Binangiyan?
Art Deco
The Chrysler building located in Manhattan at 1,046 ft was the world's tallest building before it was surpassed by the empire state building in 1931. it held the title for 11 months. it is still the tallest brick building in the world. considered by many contemporary architects to be one of the finest buildings in New York City, it is a classic example of which architectural style?
Nuestra Señora de la Luz
The Coral-stone Church of Loon was one of the finest and grandest church in the Visayas. It was also the biggest in Bohol The church, built between 1855-1864 was reduced to rubble and completely destroyed during the October 15, 2013 earthquake. This church is also known as
Raymond Hood
The Daily News Building, also known as the News Building, is a 476-foot (145m) Art Deco skyscraper located at 220 East 42nd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues in the Turtle Bay neighbourhood of Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Built in 1929-1930, it was headquarters for the New York Daily News newspaper until 1995.
William Lamb
The Empire State Building is a 103-storey building that was the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years from its completion in 1931 until the topping out of the World Trade Center's North Tower in 1970. It is designed in the distinctive Art Deco style and is considered as an American culture icon. Who is the architect of this structure that is also considered as one of the seven wonders of the modern world?
Texas Commerce Tower
The JPMorgan Chase Tower is a 1,002 ft, 75-storey skyscraper in Texas that upon its completion was the 8th tallest building in the world and was the tallest building in the United States at that time. It is connected to the Houston Downtown Tunnel System, a system of subterranean, climate-controlled, pedestrian walkways that link several city blocks. What was its original name?
Church of San Pedro
The Loboc Church, originally built in 1602, is the second oldest church in Bohol . It was severely damaged during the October 15, 2013 magnitude 7.2 earthquake. The earthquake brought down parts of the ceiling and walls. The bell tower was halved in height and the façade has entirely collapsed. This church is also known as
Renzo Piano
The New York Times Building is a skyscraper that was completed in 2007. The tower rises 748ft (228m) and has a mast that rises to 1,046 ft (319m). It is the seventh tallest building in the United States. This building is a green building (although not LEED certified). It uses a screen of 1 5/8" ceramic rods mounted on the exterior of the glass curtain wall to block direct sunlight and reduce the cooling load. Mechanized shades controlled by sensors reduce the glare and more than 18,000 individually dimmable lighting fixtures supplement natural light. Raised floor system allows for underfloor air distribution which requires less cooling compared to ducted system. More than 95% of the structural steel used was recycled. Lastly, the building DOES NOT provide any onsite parking so that employees will use the public transit. However, management did provide an indoor parking... for 20 bicycles . Who is the architect of this green building?
Cesar Pelli
The Petronas Twin Towers was the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004. Today, it remains as the tallest "twin" towers in the world. Who was the architect of this famous Malaysian structure?
Carlos D. Arguelles
The Philamlife building located at United Nations Avenue in Manila was built in the International Style in 1947. The multi-storey reinforced concrete building was transformed into an extraordinary structure due to its use of aluminum brise-soleil which help manipulate that shade and shadows within the building. It was surrounded with sun baffles to control the entrance of light without sacrificing the external appearance of the building. To reduce the heat inside; grey tinted, anti glare, heat-absorbing glass curtain walls were used. Its auditorium was the first one to be built in the country that complied with the acoustical requirements of an auditorium after World War II. Who was the architect of this building?
Populous
The Philippine arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena being in Bocaue and Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines. With a capacity of up to 55,000, it is the world's largest indoor arena. It is the centerpiece of the many centennial projects of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) for their grand celebration last July 27,2014. The legal owner of the arena is the INC's educational institution, New Era University. Who is the architect?
Parameniskos
The Serapeum of Alexandria was a temple dedicated to Serapis, the Hellenistic-Egyptian god who was made protector of Alexandria. it was the largest and most magnificent of all temples at Alexandria. Who was the architect of these great temple?
Renzo Piano
The Shard is an 87-storey skyscraper in London that at a height of 306m is the tallest building in the European Union. The architect designed the building as a spire sculpture emerging from the River Thames and was inspired by the railway lines next to the site, the spires depicted by Canaletto and the masts of sailing ships. However, the building was criticized by English Heritage and called it "a shard of glass through the heart of historic London," hence the name of the building- The Shard. Who is the architect of this building?
Teofilo I. Valdez
The UAP national headquarters building is the "Home of the Filipino Architect" it is every man's dream to have a home and it is the architects's aspiration to realise every man's dream. Who is the architect of this building that embodies the character, identity and aspiration of the UAP?
Crenellation
The act of adding Crenels to a previously unbroken parapet is termed
East
The architectural practice of orienting churches to face a certain direction has preserved until the present day. How are church mostly oriented?
Wall Paintings
The art of Sculpture had a diminished role in churches because of the biblical prohibitation of graven images. How did the artist represent the Saints?
Florence Cathedral
The basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is world reowned and has the largest brickdome ever constructed. it is also known as
Refectory
The dining room in a monastery or convert is called?
Simple pediment with Dome on Top
The early christian period can be characterised with
Simple pediment with Dome on Top
The early christian period is characterised by
Both employed a unique construction method.
The famous pyramids of Egypt are generally considered to be the world's oldest monumental structures and were built as tombs for the pharaohs. The Rice Terraces of the Philippines are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the "Eight Wonder of the Worlds" and was named as World Heritage Site in 1995. How are they similar?
Art Nouveau
The french version of the German Jugendstil?
Marcel Breuer
The ironic term "Maximum simplicity" is attributed to?
Maranao
The largest tribe in Mindanao is the
Mosaic
The main decorative element used in Early Christian Architecture
to maintain the privacy of women from the outside
The muslim house has a few openings to (Prevent the entry of dust and dirt) (to maintain inside room temperature) (to maintain the privacy of women from the outside) (For security season)
It can be used for a variety of purposes
The muslim house has an open plan with few furnitures because (to accommodate guests and extended family to sleepover) (It can be converted into a prayer room) (It can be used as a play room room for children) (It can be used for a variety of purposes)
Handel Architects
The new Phillippine Stock Exchange tower locatedin Bonifacio Global City is a 30-storey office building that will unify the trading floors of the Philippine stock exchange. Designed for Ayala Land Premier, it is intended to be the headquarters of the Philippine stock exchange. Who is its architect?
Juan Arellano
The old legislative building aka Old Congress Building was home to various legislative bodies from 1926 to 1972 and briefly from 18987 to 1997 of the Philippine Government. It now houses the National Art Gallery of the National Museum of the Philippines. It was originally designed to be home of the National Library of the Philippines. However, in 1926, the Philippine Legislature decided to move into the building. Who was the Architect who changed the building layout in order to make this possible?
Persian
The oldest architectural style is?
Gothic
The period is characterised by "intersecting tracery windows"
Baroque
The style used for the Paoay Church is
Touch the sky
The term skyscraper was coined because tall buildings seem to
Baroque
The very ornate architectural style developed in the later Renaissance Period/
Illinois Sky City or Mile High Illinois
The work of Frank Lloyd Wright was not realized.
Guangzhou CTF Financial Centre
The world's fastest elevator is currently installed in Taipei 101. these elevators manufactured by Toshiba can travel at an amazing speed of 37.70mph. However, Hitachi has developed a faster elevator that can travel up to 44mph. To retain a level of comfort, guide rollers are installed in four corners of the elevator car and an automated system controls the air pressure in the car to prevent a person's ear from popping. In what building will these elevators be operated in 2016?
Tausug
These people from the southern Philippines,lives near the seashore on houses made of bamboo poles and on stilts.
Ryugyong Hotel
This 105-storey pyramid-shaped hotel which dominates the skyline of North Korea is also known as the Hotel of Doom after construction was abandoned in 1992 when the country suffered an economic crisis. Its hulking, unfinished presence (49th tallest building) has long been an embarrassment for the North Korean leadership and was even voted as the "Worst Building in the History of Mankind." In April 2008, after 16 years of inactivity, work on the building finally resumed with the entry of the Egyptian company, Orascom Group. Exterior work was complete in 2011 but the hotel did not open due to heightened tensions in 2013. Dubbed as the "105 Building" in reference to its number of floors, what is its other name?
Woolworth Building
This building was the tallest tower in the world when it was built in 1913. Towering to a height of 241.2m (793.5ft), it was dubbed "Cathedral of Commerce" due to the many medieval-style ornaments that embellish the building.
Cathedral of Augsburg
This cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a Roman Catholic church in Germany, founded in the 11th century in Romanesque style, but with 14th century Gothic additions. It is famous for its southern clerestory which has five stained glass windows dating back to the late 11th to early 12 centuries, the oldest in Germany.
Chartres Cathedral
This cathedral has the most stained-glass windows. Of its original 176 stained-glass windows, a total 152 still survives to this day --- the most than any other medieval cathedral.
Ulm Minister
This church was a former Roman Catholic church located in Germany. It is sometimes referred to as a cathedral due to its great size but is not because it has never been the seat of a bishop. Now, it is a Lutheran Church. Construction of the church began in 1377 and was finished in 1890. To this day it remains as the world's tallest church. (161.5m)
Frank Lloyd Wright
This cylindrical building, wider at the top than at the bottom, was conceived as a "temple of the spirit". Its unique ramp gallery extends up from ground level in a long continuous spiral along the outer edges of the building to end just under the ceiling skylight. It has a sister museum in Bilbao, Spain. Who was the architect of this art museum located in Manhattan, New York City?
Horseshoe arch
This element is evident in Moorish Architecture. It can be rounded, pointed or lobed.
Louis Sullivan
This famous architect was the mentor of Frank Lloyd Wright and is considered as the Father of Skycrapers.
Eduardo Catalano
This house built in 1954 at North Carolina was described as the ultimate free plan and the house of the decade. it used a hyperbolic parabolic roof that is self-supporting with only two point toughing the ground and two corners soaring high into the air. No other point of contact supports the roof and thus, it stands by itself. Sheltered beneath the double-twisted roof is a square interior enclosed entirely in glass. The undulation of the roof provided openness in some areas and privacy and seclusion in others. who designed this remarkable house?
Churrigueresque
This refers to a spanish baroque style charcterised by elaborate and extravagant decoration.
International Style
This style is identified by three principles: the expression of volume rather than mass, the emphasis on balance rather than preconceived symmetry, and the expulsion of applied ornament.
Jacobean
This style is the combination of the tudor and the elizabethan style. it's main characteristic are flattened, cusped tudor arches, lighter stone trims around the windows and doors, carved brick detailing, steep roof gables, terra-cotta brick work, balustrades and parapets, pillars supporting porches and high chimneys as in the Elizabethan style.
Fallingwater
This work is an example of Frank Lloyed Wright's organic architecture.
Law of Indies
To guide and regularize the establishment of presidios (military towns), missions, and pueblos (civilian towns), King Phillip II developed this law's first version, a comprehensive guide comprising of 148 ordinances to aid colonists in locating, building, and populating settlements. They codified the city planning process and represented some of the first attempts at a general plan. Signed in 1573, this is seen as the first wide-ranging guidelines towards design and development of communities. These laws were heavily influenced by Vitrivius' Ten Books of Architecture and Alberti's treatises on the subject. What is this law?
Temple Pavillon, used for preparing the Pharaoh for historical journey
Valley Building
Local People
Vernacular architecture is characterised by ethno-linguistic and local culture of a specific area. Who practices Vernacular architecture?
William Van Allen
Walter P. Chrysler wanted to provocative building which would not merely "scrape" the sky but positively pierced it. it's 77 floors briefly made it the tallest building in the world-until the empire state building surpassed it. The architect had failed to enter into a contract with Walter Chrysler when he received the Chrysler Building project. Upon competition of ($14) which was the standard fee at that time. Chrysler refused to pay forcing the architect had to sue him and the architect eventually won and got paid. However, the lawsuit depreciated his reputation and clients refused to employ him. His career was effectively ruined. Who was the architect of the Chrysler building?
Classical Greek Architecture
What architectural style was dominant during that time of Alexander the Great?
Egyptian
What architecture is characterised by monumentality anf grandeur, as seen in their temples and tombs?
Form, follows, function
What are the 3 F's in Architectural design?
Spires
What are the obvious characteristics of a Gothic Cathedral?
Have
What do you call the central aisle of an early christian Basilican church?
High Renaissance
What do you call the late renaissance in Italy?
Pediment
What do you call the triangular architectural element above the Greek entablature?
Tympanum
What do you call the triangular area above the Greek entablature often decorated with sculptures and reliefs.
The interior looks massive but the exterior looks small
What effect does the recycled or reused roman create in Early Christian churches?
Architecture that was built by local people with the influence of local culture and materials and has been passed from generation to generation.
What is Vernacular Architecture in the Philippines
Embrasure
What is another term for Crenel?
Art Deco
What is the architectural character of the Metropolitan Theater?
Expressionism
What is the architectural character of the museum of modern art?
Confidence and Stability
What is the character of the national museum building? (Bold and Secured) (Simplicity and Beauty) (Confidence and Stability)
Provide tinted glass windows
What is the cheapest way to avoid glare on the windows?
HongKong I.M. Pei
What is the location of the bank of China?
Defense
What is the main purpose of a Medieval Castle?
30 deg
What is the maximum angle of a lawn mower?
Dedfeuse
What is the primary purpose why the Great Wall of China was constructed?
Use of Geometric shapes
What is the similarity between the tracery windows in Eastern churches to our modern churches?
For wide openings
What is the use of long Unbraced Canopy by Frank Lloyd Wright?
Titanium
What materials were used in the facade Guggenheim Museum Bilbao?
Decorated/Curvilinear style (Phase of English Gothic)
What periodic style is characterised by the use of curvilinear tracery in the 14th century?
Triangle
What shape is prominent in the Bank of China and Louvre Pyramid?
Byzantine
What style emerged in Constantinople as counterpart of the Roman Architecture in the East?
Baroque
What style mostly influences Philippine Churches?
Apse
What will you emphasise for the interior of an early christian church?
Fast movement of air inside
What would be the effect if there would be two oppositely located windows on the upper portions of the room?
20th Century
When did Abstractionism Flourish
20th century
When did the modern architecture start?
Sto. Tomas de Villanueva
Which church is an example of Baroque Architecture? (Sto. Tomas de Villanueva) (San Sebastian Church) (San Agustin Church) (our lady of Atonement Cathedral)
Climate and Geology
Which has the greatest effect on Vernacular Architecture? (Culture and Political) (Social and Geographical) (Climate and Geology)
San Sebastian Church
Which is an example of Gothic Architecture? (Sto. Tomas de Villanueva) (San Sebastian Church) (San Agustin Church) (Sta. Maria Church)
SM Megamall
Which is not a work of Jose Siao Ling & Associates: SM City Baguio, SM City San Lazaro, SM Megamall, or SM City Tarlac?
Church of the Holy Sacrifice
Which of the following is NOT a work of Francisco Mañosa? (Coconut Palace) (San Miguel Building) (Amanpulo Ressort) (Church of the Holy Sacrifice)
Quiapo Church Renovation
Which of the following is NOT a work of Juan M. Arellano? (Metropolitan Theatre) (Quiapo Church Renovation) (Manila Central Post Office) (Legislative Building (National Museum))
Coconut Palace
Which of the following is NOT a work of Leandro Mendoza? (CCP) (Coconut Palace) (PICC) (Folk Arts Theatre)
Meralco Building
Which of the following is the work of Architect Jose Maria Zaragosa? (Meralco Building) (San Agustin Church) (Batasang Pambansa) (Sandiganbayan)
Batasang Pambansa
Which of the following is the work of Felipe Mendoza (Meralco Building ) (Sto. Domingo Church) (Batasang Pambansa) (St. John Bosco Parish Church)
Gothic
Which style has Moorish influence, excessive ornaments, and a deviation from the Greeks and Romans?
Modernismo
Which style is associated with gaudy?
Elevators
Which technological breakthrough ushered the growth of skyscrapers?
Casa Batllo
Which work of Antonio Gaudi has an applauding façade decorated with a colourful mosaic of broken ceramic tiles, the roof is arched and likened of the back of a dragon or dinosaur and has a unique chimney. a common theory about the building is that it represents the lance of St. George which has pierced the back of the dragon.
Robert Venturi
Who coined the maxim "Less is a bore"?
Juan Arellano
Who designed the Metropolitan Theater in Manila?
Antonio Gaudi
Who designed the Sagrada Familia
Jorn Utzon
Who designed the interlocking thin shell, shark-like concept that can be seen on the shore or Sydney, Australia?
Minoru Yamasaki
Who designed the original World Trade Center in New York.
France
Who gave the Statue or Liberty to the US?
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Who is famous for his Aphorism "God is in the Details"?
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Who is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern architecture and is known for his use of the aphorism "less is more"?
Norman Frost
Who is the Architect of HongKong Shanghai Bank in HongKong?
Daniel Burnham
Who is the architect of Flatiron building and the planner of Manila, Baguio, Washington DC, and Chicago?
Philip Recto
Who is the architect of the San Miguel Building in Ortigas Center?
Kohn Pendersen Fox
Who is the architect of the building where that fastest elevators will be installed/operated in 2016?
Richard Neutra
Who said "A house is like a flower pot"?
Kenzo Tange
Who said "modern architecture need not be Western"?
Le Corbusier
Who said "the house is a machine to live in"?
Froilan L. Hong
Who was the 11th UAP Likha Awardee?
I.M. Pei
Who was the architect of Texas Commerce Tower?
I.M. Pei
Who was the architect of the Bank of China, Louvre Pyramid and the Rock n'Roll Hall of Fame?
Benjamin Morris
Who was the architect of the Bank of New York?
Le Corbusier
Who was the architect of the Carpenter's Center?
Cass Gilbert
Who was the architect of the Cathedral of Commerce?
Locsin
Who was the architect of the Chapel of the Holy Sacrifice?
Haynah and Salam
Who was the architect of the Dome of the Rock?
Frank Gehry
Who was the architect of the Guggenheim Museum at Bilbao?
Kish Kurokawa
Who was the architect of the Kuala Lumpur Airport?
Viljo Revell
Who was the architect of the New Toronto City Hall?
FLW
Who was the architect of the Robie House?
Gould, Ventori, Cloepfil
Who was the architect of the Seattle Museum?
Philip Johnson
Who was the architect of the Sony Center?
Eero Saarinen
Who was the architect of the TWA airport and the Dulles airport?
Renzo Piano
Who was the architect of the Tjibao Cultural Center?
Gunther Domenig
Who was the architect of the Zentralsparkasse Bank at Viena?
Juan Nakpil
Who was the architect responsible for the addition of the Dome and second belfry of the Quiapo Church?
Sir Norman Foster
Who was the architect that made the Check Lap Kok airport where natural light, Tensioned Membrane and Anthropometrically correct dimensions were emphasised?
Tomas Mapua
Who was the first Filipino architect?
Walter Gropius
Who was widely regarded as the forerunner of the international style?
Auguste Prret & Gustave Perret
Who were the architects of the Notre Dame du Raincy?
Romans
Who were the first to use cement?
Due to increasing cost of land
Why did Chicago build a skyscraper?
More opportunities and liberal views.
Why did the member of Bauhaus migrate to the US?
Citadel
in a fortification with bastions, it is the strongest part of the system, sometimes well inside the outer walls and bastions, but often forming part of the outer wall for the sake of economy. It is positioned to be the last line of defence, should the enemy breach the other components of the fortification system. In the medieval castles, it is the last line of defence before the keep itself.
World War 2
the bauhaus school was founded by walter gropius in Weimar. In spite of its name, and the fact that its the founder was an architect, the Bauhaus did not have an architect department during the first years of its existence. Nonetheless it was founded with the idea of creating a 'total' work of art in which all art, architecture, graphic design, interior design, industrial design, And typography. The school existed in three German cities (Weimar from 1928 to 1925, Dessau from 1925 to 1932 and Berlin from 1932 to 1933), under three different architect-dictators: Walter Gropius from 1919 to 1928, Hannes Meyer from 1928 to 1930 and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe from 1930 until 1933. What brought about the closure of the school?
