Questions and Answers
What was one of the intended purposes of the cylindrical building mentioned in the text?
To provide a place of worship for the diverse MIT community
Which architectural feature makes Kleinhans Music Hall resemble a string instrument?
Excellent acoustics
What design principle is exemplified by the Washington Dulles International Airport?
Futuristic design principles of the mid-20th century
In which city is North Christian Church located?
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What makes the main terminal building of Washington Dulles International Airport known as the 'headhouse'?
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What characteristic of Kleinhans Music Hall's façade resembles a parquet floor?
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What was Eero Saarinen's approach to design according to the text?
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How did Eero Saarinen's education journey progress?
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Which material was NOT typical for Eero Saarinen's modernist architectural designs?
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How did Eero Saarinen differentiate his design concept from those of earlier years?
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In which city is one of Eero Saarinen's best-known designs, the Gateway Arch, located?
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How did Eero Saarinen start his apprenticeship in architecture?
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Which architectural style is characterized by clean lines and a sense of geometric clarity?
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In which year did Eero Saarinen win the first prize in the Jefferson National Monument competition?
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What award did Eero Saarinen receive from the Boston Arts Festival in 1953?
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Which architectural style is associated with futuristic elements, curves, and innovative use of materials?
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In which year was Eero Saarinen posthumously awarded a gold medal by the American Institute of Architects?
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Which architectural style emphasizes horizontal or vertical emphasis in the design?
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Study Notes
Architectural Style
- Eero Saarinen's designs were initially in the International Style, characterized by horizontal or vertical emphasis, clean lines, and geometric clarity.
- Later, his architecture became associated with a neo-futurist sensibility, featuring futuristic elements, curves, and innovative use of materials.
Achievements
- Received two first prizes with Charles Eames in the Museum of Modern Art's furniture design competition in 1940.
- Won the first prize in the Jefferson National Monument competition in 1948.
- Elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1952 and a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters in 1954.
- Received the Grand Architectural Award from the Boston Arts Festival in 1953.
- Won the First Honor award of the American Institute of Architects twice, in 1955 and 1956.
- Posthumously awarded a gold medal by the American Institute of Architects in 1962.
- Took first prize in the US Embassy competition in London in 1965.
Notable Works
- The Miller House, Columbus, Indiana (1953), known for its clean lines, open spaces, and integration with nature.
- Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
- Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo, New York (1940), a father-son collaboration with local architects.
- Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia (1962), a prime example of modernist architecture in the United States.
- North Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana (1964).
Design Concept
- Introduced sculptural forms that were rich in architectural character and visual drama.
- Designs often featured curvilinear and expressive shapes, easily recognizable and distinctive.
Quotes
- "Always design a thing by considering it in its larger concept, a chair in a room, a room in a house, a house in an environment."
- "The purpose of architecture is to shelter and enhance man's life on earth and to fulfill his beliefs in the nobility of his existence."
- "Function influences but does not dictate forms."
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