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In which year was the Geodesic Dome built?

  • 2002
  • 1930
  • 1910
  • 1967 (correct)

Who is the architect behind the Church of the Risen Lord, Insular Life building, and several structures in UP Diliman?

  • Gilbert, Cass
  • Gropius, Walter
  • Consio Cesar (correct)
  • None of the Above

Who is the architect recognized for designing the Glass House and also being the inaugural recipient of the Pritzker Award?

  • Le Corbusier
  • Gilbert, Cass
  • Mies Van der Rohe (correct)
  • Leandro Locsin

In what year was Kenzo Tange honored with the Pritzker Award?

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Who received the Pritzker Award in 1983?

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Which architect is recognized as the mind behind the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest?

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Besides Mies Van der Rohe, which architect contributed to the design of the Seagram Building?

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Which architect is known for the dictum "Architecture is the reaching out for the truth"?

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Who is the architect credited with the saying "Architecture is the art of how to waste space"?

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In which year was the Glass House, designed by Philip Johnson, completed?

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Identify the German-American architect who served as the last director of Berlin's Bauhaus, headed the architecture department at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, and pioneered the Second Chicago School.

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Who is recognized as the architect of the German Pavilion?

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In which year was the construction if the German Pavilion completed?

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Which architect is credited with popularizing the saying "Architecture is invention"?

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Who is the architect of the Modern Art Museum?

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Which architect, known for his affinity for curved lines, is considered a key figure in the evolution of modern architecture?

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Which church is formally known as the National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help?

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Approximately how many presidents have been inducted into the UAP since its establishment?

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In what year was Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas constructed, following the design of Gabriel Formosa?

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Who is recognized as the architect behind the Cultural Center of the Philippines?

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Which architect is known for the dictum, 'Architecture must create buildings which are conceived as a total artistic expression'?

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Who is the architect of the Farnsworth House?

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What architectural style was employed by the architect in the design of the Farnsworth House?

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Which reason explains Otto's transition from being a 'Classicist' to a 'Modernist'?

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What was Otto Wagner's main contribution to the Modern Movement?

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Who spearheaded the Romanesque Revival in the USA?

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In Austria, which architect is known as the 'father' of modern architecture, with works that represent the principle of functionalism?

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In Germany, which architect is considered the 'father' of modern architecture, with works clearly expressing the principle of functionalism?

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In France, which architect is recognized as the 'father' of modern architecture, with works that clearly represent the principle of functionalism?

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In Holland, which architect is known as the 'father' of modern architecture, with works that clearly express the principle of functionalism?

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Which Art Nouveau architect is most recognized for designing the Guell Palace in Spain?

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Who popularized the Queen Ann style?

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Which figure is recognized as the main exponent of Art Nouveau in Britain?

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Known today as the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, its first architect was Bishop Domingo, but who is the architect of the present church?

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Which Iloilo church, declared a national landmark in August 1973, is characterized by its façade with a profusion of carvings and Filipino folk art, including stylized coconut trees and St. Christopher carrying the child Jesus?

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Which church, first built by Augustinian Fr. Miguel Murguia, features an unusually large bell crafted from approximately 70 sacks of coins donated by the townspeople?

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Who was the architect of the Quiapo Church prior to its restoration in 1988?

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Which building, declared a national landmark in 1973, has the distinction of being the first all-steel building constructed in the Philippines?

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Which site was included with the UNESCO's world heritage list in 1995?

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Who was conferred the rank and title of National Artist of the Philippines by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1976, and was the architect of the Far Eastern University (FEU) during 1939?

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Who is best known for his design of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center?

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In what year was Oscar Niemeyer awarded the Pritzker Prize?

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When was Zaha Hadid awarded the Pritzker award?

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Who established the Philippine College of Design in 1941, with the collaboration of leading architects, a project which was later disrupted by World War II?

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Which of the following correctly lists the complete name of Alvar Aalto?

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Frank Lloyd Wright said what?

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Who said, "Architecture is Organic."

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Flashcards

Geodesic Dome built?

The year 1910

Church of the Risen Lord Architect

Consio Cesar

Glass house architect & Pritzker winner

Leandro Locsin

Kenzo Tange Pritzker Award year

1987

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1983 Pritzker winner

Philip Johnson

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Beijing National Stadium Architect

Herzog de Meuron

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Seagram Building co-architect

Philip Johnson

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"Architecture is the reaching out for the truth"

Louis Kahn

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"Architecture is the art of how to waste space"

Philip Johnson

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Philip Johnson Glass House year

1949

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Last Bauhaus director

Mies Van der Rohe

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German Pavilion architect

Mies Van der Rohe

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German Pavilion built year

1929

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"Architecture is invention"

Mies Van der Rohe

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Modern Art Museum architect

Oscar Niemeyer

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Curved lines in design

Oscar Niemeyer

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National Shrine of Perpetual Help

Redemptorist Church

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Presidents inducted since UAP

23

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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas bult year

1933

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Cultural Center of the Philippines

Leandro Locsin

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Architecture must create artistic expression

Alvar Aalto

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Farnsworth House architect

Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe

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Farnsworth house architectural style

Modern International

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Why Otto veered to Modernist?

He wanted to do something with what materials were available.

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How did he influence Modern Movement?

He wrote ‘Modern Architecture', a very influential manifesto of early modern architecture.

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Introduced Romanesque Revival in USA

Henry H. Richardson

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"Father" of modern architecture in Austria

Otto Wagner

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"Father" of modern architecture in Germany

Peter Behrens

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"Father" of modern architecture in France

Auguste Perre

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"Father" of modern architecture in Holland

Hendrik Berlage

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Art Nouveau architect of Guell Palace

Antoni Gaudi

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Popularized Queen Ann Style

Norman Shaw

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Art Nouveau's Principal Exponent UK

C.R. Mackintosh

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Basilica of Immaculate Conception name

Manila Cathedral

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Iloilo church declared landmark

Miag-ao

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Church with unusual large bell

Panay, Capiz

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Quiapo church architect before restoration

Pablo Antonio

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First all steel building in Philippines

San Sebastian Church

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UNESCO world heritage list

Banaue Rice Terraces

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Architect of the FEU

Antonio. Pablo

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Designed the Twin Towers

Yamasaki, Minoru

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Study Notes

  • The Geodesic Dome was built in 1910.
  • Consio Cesar was the architect of the Church of the Risen Lord, Insular Life building, and some buildings in UP Diliman.
  • Leandro Locsin was the architect of the Glass house, and also the first Pritzker Award winner.
  • Kenzo Tange was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1987.
  • Philip Johnson was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1983.
  • Herzog de Meuron was the architect of the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest.
  • Philip Johnson designed the Seagram Building alongside Mies Van der Rohe.
  • Louis Kahn said: "Architecture is the reaching out for the truth."
  • Philip Johnson said: "Architecture is the art of how to waste space."
  • The Glass House by Philip Johnson was built in 1949.
  • Mies Van der Rohe was a German-American architect, the last director of Berlin's Bauhaus, headed the architecture department at the Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago, and developed the Second Chicago School.
  • Mies Van der Rohe was the architect of the German Pavilion.
  • The German Pavilion was constructed in 1929.
  • Mies Van der Rohe popularized the saying: "Architecture is invention."
  • Oscar Niemeyer was the architect of the Modern Art Museum.
  • Oscar Niemeyer is known for his love of curved lines and is considered a key figure in developing modern architecture.
  • The Redemptorist Church is formally known as the National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help.
  • There have been 23 presidents inducted since the UAP was established.
  • Gabriel Formosa designed the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and it was built in 1933.
  • Leandro Locsin designed the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
  • Alvar Aalto said: "Architecture must create buildings which are conceived as a total artistic expression."
  • Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe was the architect of the Farnsworth House.
  • The Farnsworth House was designed in the International architectural style.
  • Otto veered from 'Classicist' to 'Modernist' because he wanted to do something with the available materials.
  • Otto Wagner influenced the Modern Movement by writing 'Modern Architecture', a very influential manifesto of early modern architecture.
  • Henry H. Richardson introduced the Romanesque Revival in the USA.
  • Otto Wagner's works clearly express the principle of functionalism and he is called the "father" of modern architecture in Austria.
  • Peter Behrens' works clearly express the principle of functionalism. He is considered the "father" of modern architecture in Germany.
  • Auguste Perre's works clearly express the principle of functionalism and he is called the "father" of modern architecture in France
  • Hendrik Berlage's works clearly express the principle of functionalism and he is called the "father" of modern architecture in Holland.
  • Antoni Gaudi was the most prominent Art Nouveau architect, and designed the Guell Palace in Spain.
  • Norman Shaw popularized Queen Ann style.
  • C.R. Mackintosh was the principal exponent of the Art Nouveau in Britain.
  • The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception was designed by Bishop Domingo Salazar originally, but the present church was designed by Arch. Fernando Ocampo.
  • The Iloilo church façade declared a national landmark in August 1973 with Filipino folk art carvings is in Miag-ao.
  • The Panay, Capiz church was first built by Augustinian Fr. Miguel Murguia, and contains a large bell made from approximately 70 sacks of coins.
  • Pablo Antonio was the architect of the Quiapo church before its restoration in 1988.
  • The San Sebastian Church was declared a national landmark in 1973, and is the first all-steel building in the Philippines.
  • The Banaue Rice Terraces were included in the UNESCO's world heritage list in 1995.
  • Pablo Antonio was a Filipino architect, a pioneer of modern Philippine architecture, and was conferred the title of National Artist of the Philippines in 1976. He was the architect of the Far Eastern University (FEU) during 1939.
  • Minoru Yamasaki designed the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
  • Toyo Ito was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2013.
  • Oscar Niemeyer was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1988.
  • Zaha Hadid was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2004.
  • Juan Felipe De Jesus Nakpil founded the Philippine College of Design in 1941.
  • Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto is the complete name of Alvar Aalto.
  • Frank Lloyd Wright said: "Form follows function – that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union."
  • Frank Lloyd Wright said: "Architecture is Organic."
  • Tadao Ando said: "Without this spirit, Modernist architecture cannot fully exist. Since there is often a mismatch between the logic and the spirit of Modernism, I use architecture to reconcile the two."
  • Vitruvius said: "Nothing requires the architect's care more than the due proportions of buildings."
  • Daniel Burnham said: "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood."
  • Le Corbusier said: "Architecture or Revolution."
  • Le Corbusier said: "Cube within a cube."
  • Frank Lloyd Wright said: "Every great architect is-necessarily - a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his age."
  • Marcus Vitruvius Pollo said: "Architecture must meet 3 requirements: strength, beauty, and utility."
  • Louis Kahn said: "Architecture is the reaching out for the truth."
  • Kenzo Tange said: "The city must be subject to growth, decay and renewal.”
  • Adolf Loos said: "Does it follow that the house has nothing in common with art and is architecture not to be included in the arts? Only a very small part of architecture belongs to art: the tomb and the monument. Everything else that fulfills a function is to be excluded from the domain of art."
  • Louis Sullivan said: "But the building's identity resided in the ornament."
  • Louis Sullivan said: "Form follows function."
  • Walter Gropius said: "Art and Architecture, the new unity."
  • Frank Lloyd Wright said: "Space is the breath of art.”

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