Quiz 3
In "Vers Une Architecture" (a.k.a. towards and Architecture) Le Corbusier used his concept of the "machine" "as ... a beauty of a more technical order ... an aesthetic nearer to its real origins" which of the following did Corbusier not use as an example of the machine? A. An ocean liner B. an automobile C. a new classic (romantic) theater D. an ancient temple
A Neo-Classic (romantic) theater
As presented in the lecture, what human functions were considered important by the early modern designers in addressing HSW goals?
All the above (mind, body, spirit)
The Villa savoy borrows most directly from which of the following an ocean liner, Paris opera house, Crystal Palace, and galleries des machines?
An ocean liner
Peder Anker, in his book on the history of ecological design used what movement as example of emerging ecology and design?
Bauhaus
Who designed the furniture, and built-in fixtures/cabinetry for the Unite d'Habitation apartments that made possible openness and flexibility in such compact spaces?
Charlotte Perriand
Why did the architects of the Weissenhof Seidlung (housing estate) use industrial materials and processes in the construction of the project?
Cost saving/availability to the working class
The factory that demonstrated the difference between the 19 century factory in the factory design using modern design principles incorporate a feature that address the effects of post-World War I society in the lost generation. What was it?
Day Care
Gestalt Psychology most directly deals with which of the following?
Human (visual) perception
Richard Morris Hunt was used in the lecture as an example of the 19th C, romantic-era architect. How does the clothing he chose for his photograph, best illustrate his era's aesthetic principles?
It's from a past era
What designer/artist was shown as an early adopter of just all principles for design?
Kandinsky
Which of the following most expressively illustrates the stack affect and its form?
Luckenwalde Hat Factory
What is the factor that was not a result of 19th C industrialism? Thus not fulfilling Descartes purpose of his (scientific) method.
Maintenance of Human Health
In order to gain beneficial access to its natural context what design/concept technique was used in the Painio Sanatorium?
Narrow Footprint
The United d'Habitation and the Paimo Sanatorium utilized with of the following in their designs?
Placement within nature, or park-like setting, Natural Ventilation, and access to Sunlight, Cruise ship precedent (all the above)
The ramps in the Villa Savoye provide a kinesthetic experience for its users. What does Corbusier call this experience?
Promenade Architectural
Who was the Author of bionics and was influential in the use of biological functions to inform the formation of early modern design principles?
Raoul France
Gestalt psychology most emphasizes the importance of which of the following A. The strength of parts B. Relationships between parts C. Colors D. Numbers of parts
Relationships between parts
In order to free themselves of the romantic focus on style, what principal new source of the early progressive (a.k.a. modern) architects look to for establishing design principles?
Science
Which of the following Gestalt principles is most like Ching's concept of repetition? A. good continuation B. similarity C. figure and ground D. closure
Similarity
Which building was used in the presentation to demonstrate the difference between the 19th century factory in the factory design using modern design principles?
Van Nelle Factory
