Contemporary Architecture Quiz

Key Characteristics of Contemporary Architecture

• Sustainability is a key characteristic of contemporary architecture

Pioneers of Contemporary Architecture

• Frank Lloyd Wright is considered one of the pioneers of contemporary architecture

Focus of Contemporary Architecture

• The main focus of contemporary architecture is on creating functional, environmentally friendly, and aesthetically pleasing buildings

Frank Lloyd Wright's Architectural Style

• Frank Lloyd Wright experimented with his architectural style during the Prairie School period
• His First Mature Period is associated with buildings such as the Robie House and the Larkin Administration Building
• The Hollyhock House is NOT associated with Frank Lloyd Wright's First Mature Period
• His Second Mature Period is associated with the Organic Style, characterized by the use of natural materials and curved lines
• The Robie House is NOT associated with Frank Lloyd Wright's Second Mature Period
• The principle of "breaking the box" derived from Frank Lloyd Wright's Ward Willits House, which emphasizes the use of open floor plans and natural light