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Who were the architects involved in designing schools in Ghana from 1945-1954?
Who were the architects involved in designing schools in Ghana from 1945-1954?
- Iain Jackson and W.F.
- Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn
- Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew (correct)
- Walter Gropius and Elizabeth Denby
What was the main focus of Jane Drew's work?
What was the main focus of Jane Drew's work?
- Women Only Practice (correct)
- Colonial Building Notes
- Village Planning Guides
- Health & Sanitation in Kumasi
Which project did Maxwell Fry work on in the UK before World War 2?
Which project did Maxwell Fry work on in the UK before World War 2?
- Kensal House, London, 1935 (with Elizabeth Denby) (correct)
- Village Housing in the Tropics
- Sun House & Miramonte, c.1935
- Impington Village College
What was the subject of the 1951 conference held in London?
What was the subject of the 1951 conference held in London?
What did the Asquith Report of 1945 concern?
What did the Asquith Report of 1945 concern?
What is the purpose of the architect according to the text?
What is the purpose of the architect according to the text?
What was recommended in the further report on West Africa?
What was recommended in the further report on West Africa?
Which country is mentioned as having 'untouched bush, forest, and farmland'?
Which country is mentioned as having 'untouched bush, forest, and farmland'?
In which location did Max Fry decline a commission and look elsewhere for more purposeful clients?
In which location did Max Fry decline a commission and look elsewhere for more purposeful clients?
What was the purpose of the adoption of 'local' symbols such as the Ashanti Stool?
What was the purpose of the adoption of 'local' symbols such as the Ashanti Stool?
In which region is Amedzofe located?
In which region is Amedzofe located?
What major Ghanaian project is associated with Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew in 1954?
What major Ghanaian project is associated with Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew in 1954?
Which client is mentioned as having provided a true carte blanche for architectural design?
Which client is mentioned as having provided a true carte blanche for architectural design?
'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 went, yesterday afternoon late, Lang, Geoff and Myself, up to Aburi and it is wonderful.' Who are the individuals referred to in this statement?
'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.' Who made this statement?
'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.' What does the speaker suggest?
What was the main focus of Maxwell Fry's work before World War 2?
What was the main focus of Maxwell Fry's work before World War 2?
What was the subject of the 1951 conference held in London?
What was the subject of the 1951 conference held in London?
Which project is associated with Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew in 1954?
Which project is associated with Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew in 1954?
Who made the statement, 'Niger has no style or tradition either to inspire or constrain'?
Who made the statement, 'Niger has no style or tradition either to inspire or constrain'?
What did the Asquith Report of 1945 concern?
What did the Asquith Report of 1945 concern?
Who provided a true carte blanche for architectural design?
Who provided a true carte blanche for architectural design?
Which architectural project is described as 'wonderful' with 'mistakes, but in the main it is magnificent – strong, dramatic and human'?
Which architectural project is described as 'wonderful' with 'mistakes, but in the main it is magnificent – strong, dramatic and human'?
What is the purpose of the architect according to the text?
What is the purpose of the architect according to the text?
In which country did Max Fry decline a commission and look elsewhere for more purposeful clients?
In which country did Max Fry decline a commission and look elsewhere for more purposeful clients?
Who made the statement: 'Niger has no style or tradition either to inspire or constrain'?
Who made the statement: 'Niger has no style or tradition either to inspire or constrain'?
Which Ghanaian project was associated with Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew in 1954?
Which Ghanaian project was associated with Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew in 1954?
'Niger has no style or tradition either to inspire or constrain.' What was the context of this statement?
'Niger has no style or tradition either to inspire or constrain.' What was the context of this statement?
Where is Amedzofe located?
Where is Amedzofe located?
'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.' What does the speaker suggest?
Which client provided a true carte blanche for architectural design?
Which client provided a true carte blanche for architectural design?
What was the main focus of Jane Drew's work?
What was the main focus of Jane Drew's work?
