32 Questions
Who were the architects involved in designing schools in Ghana from 1945-1954?
Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew
What was the main focus of Jane Drew's work?
Women Only Practice
Which project did Maxwell Fry work on in the UK before World War 2?
Kensal House, London, 1935 (with Elizabeth Denby)
What was the subject of the 1951 conference held in London?
Tropical Architecture
What did the Asquith Report of 1945 concern?
Higher Education status in the British Empire
What is the purpose of the architect according to the text?
To safeguard and promote civilization
What was recommended in the further report on West Africa?
Extension of Achimota School, new college at Ibadan, and development of Fourah Bay College
Which country is mentioned as having 'untouched bush, forest, and farmland'?
Nigeria
In which location did Max Fry decline a commission and look elsewhere for more purposeful clients?
Ibadan, Nigeria
What was the purpose of the adoption of 'local' symbols such as the Ashanti Stool?
To express local symbols through architectural design
In which region is Amedzofe located?
Volta Region
What major Ghanaian project is associated with Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew in 1954?
Prempeh College
Which client is mentioned as having provided a true carte blanche for architectural design?
Kenneth Mellanby
'We went, yesterday afternoon late, Lang, Geoff and Myself, up to Aburi and it is wonderful.' Who are the individuals referred to in this statement?
'We' refers to Lang, Geoff, and Myself
'Niger has no style or tradition either to inspire or constrain.' Who made this statement?
'Niger has no style or tradition either to inspire or constrain.' was said by Kenneth Mellanby.
'A society of people with a purpose... I suggest that this purpose is to safeguard and promote civilization.' What does the speaker suggest?
'A society of people with a purpose... I suggest that this purpose is to safeguard and promote civilization.' was suggested by Max Fry.
What was the main focus of Maxwell Fry's work before World War 2?
Housing design in London
What was the subject of the 1951 conference held in London?
Village planning in tropical regions
Which project is associated with Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew in 1954?
Schools in Ghana
Who made the statement, 'Niger has no style or tradition either to inspire or constrain'?
Maxwell Fry
What did the Asquith Report of 1945 concern?
Higher education institutions in the British Empire
Who provided a true carte blanche for architectural design?
W.F.
Which architectural project is described as 'wonderful' with 'mistakes, but in the main it is magnificent – strong, dramatic and human'?
Aburi School
What is the purpose of the architect according to the text?
To express the purpose of the society through architecture
In which country did Max Fry decline a commission and look elsewhere for more purposeful clients?
Nigeria
Who made the statement: 'Niger has no style or tradition either to inspire or constrain'?
Elizabeth Huxley
Which Ghanaian project was associated with Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew in 1954?
Prempeh College, Kumasi
'Niger has no style or tradition either to inspire or constrain.' What was the context of this statement?
Discussing the architectural potential of Niger
Where is Amedzofe located?
Volta Region, Ghana
'A society of people with a purpose... I suggest that this purpose is to safeguard and promote civilization.' What does the speaker suggest?
The purpose of architecture is to safeguard and promote civilization
Which client provided a true carte blanche for architectural design?
Kenneth Mellanby
What was the main focus of Jane Drew's work?
Rationalized plan and perspective sketch in Nigeria
This quiz explores the important aspects of designing a new university campus. It also delves into the work of Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew, particularly their influence on schools in Ghana and their designs for village housing in the tropics.
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