William Pereira: American Architect

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What is the unique feature of the Geisel Library in San Diego, CA?

Spherical design

Rectangular structure

Pyramid-shaped design

Angular lines and geometric shapes (correct)

Which building is suspended by a network of cables from a central tower?

Hollywood art director building

Geisel Library (correct)

Transamerica Pyramid Tower

Another building designed by William Pereira

What is the significance of the Transamerica Pyramid Tower in San Francisco?

Blends form with function seamlessly

It is William Pereira's most iconic work (correct)

Has a spherical design

Honors a famous author

In what year was the Geisel Library in San Diego completed?

1970 Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Pereira's architectural vision is reflected in the design of the Hovering Saucer-shaped restaurant?

Mid-century modernism and space-age optimism Signup and view all the answers

What role did William Pereira have in Hollywood?

Hollywood Art Director Signup and view all the answers

Where was William Pereira born?

Chicago, Illinois Signup and view all the answers

In which architectural style did William Pereira choose to design the campus buildings in California?

Brutalist Signup and view all the answers

How did Brutalism take advantage of concrete in architecture?

By shaping concrete to free structures from posts and beams Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of William Pereira's designs is distinctly mentioned as a common feature?

Strong geometric forms and elevated causeways Signup and view all the answers

In what year did William Pereira design the Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

1961 Signup and view all the answers

Where did William Pereira pass away?

Los Angeles, California Signup and view all the answers

William Pereira: American Architect

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What is the unique feature of the Geisel Library in San Diego, CA?

Which building is suspended by a network of cables from a central tower?

What is the significance of the Transamerica Pyramid Tower in San Francisco?

In what year was the Geisel Library in San Diego completed?

What aspect of Pereira's architectural vision is reflected in the design of the Hovering Saucer-shaped restaurant?

What role did William Pereira have in Hollywood?

Where was William Pereira born?

In which architectural style did William Pereira choose to design the campus buildings in California?

How did Brutalism take advantage of concrete in architecture?

What aspect of William Pereira's designs is distinctly mentioned as a common feature?

In what year did William Pereira design the Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

Where did William Pereira pass away?

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