20th – PRESENT CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE

Question 1

is often considered to have emerged
after the mid-20th century, following the era of modernism

Answer 1

Contemporary architecture

Question 2

had begun as a radical fringe movement in the 1970s, but
became the dominant look of the 1980s
• a late 20th century style and concepts in the arts, architecture and criticism that represents a departure from modernism and has its heart a general distrust of grand theories and ideologies as well as a problematical relationship with any
notion of “art”.

Answer 2

POSTMODERNISM

Question 3

Postmodern Architecture: Characteristics

Answer 3

Contradiction
Asymmetry
Humor
Fragmentation
Complexity

Question 4

was an architect who is often considered
the father of postmodernism
▪ “Less is a bore.”
▪He was a key figure in postmodern
architecture and known for his book
“Complexity and Contradiction in
Architecture.”

Answer 4

Robert Venturi

Question 5

was once an advocate of the International Style, but he
became one of the postmodernism’s biggest promoters.

Answer 5

Philip Johnson

Question 6

Known for his playful and colorful postmodern buildings, Graves
incorporated classical elements and historical motifs into his
designs

Answer 6

Michael Graves

Question 7

The largest and acoustically most advanced concert hall in the world.

Answer 7

Jacques Herzog, Pierre de Meuron
The Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall

Question 8

refers to a contemporary
design approach that draws inspiration from the
principles of modernism while adapting them to current contexts, technologies.
• a reaction to the complexity of postmodern architecture and eclecticism in architecture, seeking
greater simplicity.

Answer 8

Neo-modern architecture

Question 9

also known as structural expressionism, is a type of late
modernist architecture that emerged in the 1970s, incorporating elements
of high tech industry and technology
into building design.

Answer 9

HIGH TECH

Question 10

: A landscaped walkway with plant species native to Valencia, offering scenic views of the complex and serving as an open-air sculpture garden.

Answer 10

L’Umbracle:

Question 11

focused on interactive exhibits, experiments, and educational activities, catering to both children and adults.

Answer 11

Science Museum

Question 12

This is an eye-catching structure resembling a giant eye. It houses an IMAX cinema, planetarium, and laserium, providing immersive audiovisual experiences.

Answer 12

L’Hemisfèric

Question 13

Also known as Sustainable architecture or Environmental architecture.
• focuses on designing buildings that
minimize their environmental impact while maximizing resource efficiency, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. The goal is to create structures that are environmentally
responsible throughout their lifecycle, from design and construction to operation and eventual dismantling or reuse.

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GREEN ARCHITECTURE

Question 14

designed as a hotel and garden. In
contrast to the surrounding cityscape, the ParkRoyal is a celebration of Singapore’s tropical ecosystem. WOHA says the project shows how a high-rise development in the city center can be replaced by greenery by making it architecturally striking, integrated, and sustainable.

Answer 14

ParkRoyal Hotel
Pickering , Singapore
by WOHA

Question 15

Taiwan’s first green library. The
building is composed of solar panels that can store up to 16W of power and a rainwater collection
system, to flush the toilets and water the indoor plants. But its main feature is the wooden balcony
railing which conserves energy by reducing the number of heat-causing rays allowed to enter the rooms.

Answer 15

Beitou Public Library , Taipei, Taiwan
(Kuo Ying-Chao)

Question 16

The building’s sustainability features include channelling water from the Guanabara bay to regulate the temperature inside the building and supply water for the Museum’s surrounding reflecting pools as well as mobile PV solar panels which can be adjusted depending on the sun’s rays throughout the day.

Answer 16

Museum of Tomorrow, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil
(Santiago Calatrava)

Question 17

The first office building with zero carbon emissions, consists of a rooftop clad with both fixed and mobile PV panels as well as vertical wind turbines. the first in Australia to achieve a perfect score and LEED
Platinum certification. It features rainwater harvesting, solar panels, and energy-efficient design.

Answer 17

Pixel Building, Melbourne, Australia
(Studio 505)

Question 18

The ambitious design functions not only as a botanical attraction but also showcases green technology, featuring two conservatories and a forest of eight ‘supertrees’.

Answer 18

Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
(Wilkinson Eyre)

Question 19

he Best Tall Building
Worldwide in 2014, recognizing its
outstanding design, environmental
sustainability, and contribution to the urban environment.

Answer 19

One Central Park, Sydney, Australia
(Jean Nouvel & Foster and Partners)

Question 20

is an architectural movement that emerged in the late 20th century, characterized by an unconventional approach to design that challenges traditional architectural principles.

Answer 20

DECONSTRUCTIVISM

Question 21

was a French philosopher. He developed the critical theory known as deconstruction and his work has
been labeled as post- structuralism
and associated with postmodern
philosophy.

Answer 21

Jacques Derrida

Question 22

also called deconstruction, is a
development of postmodern
architecture that began in the late
1980

Answer 22

Deconstructivism in architecture

Question 23

showcases a balance between
complexity and simplicity, challenging traditional
architectural norms while incorporating elements
that embrace minimalistic design principles within
the context of its unconventional form.

Answer 23

Minimalism

Question 24

challenged traditional representations of space and form by breaking objects down into geometric shapes and presenting multiple viewpoints simultaneously.

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Cubism

Question 25

Two strains of modern art

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minimalism and cubism

Question 26

Architects whose work is often
described as deconstructivist

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• Zaha Hadid
• Peter Eisenman
• Frank Gehry
• Rem Koolhaas
• Daniel Libeskind
• Bernard Tschumi

Question 27

was the first female Pritzker 2004 laureate winner

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ZAHA HADID

Question 28

Zaha Hadid’s first built project

Answer 28

Vintra fire station

Question 29

He is considered to be part of the New York Five, a group of world-renowned architects of New
York City.

Answer 29

Peter Eisenman

Question 30

is an architect who has spent more than 50 years, creating the most remarkable structures including the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1989.

Answer 30

Frank Owen Gehry

Question 31

known for his works that embrace modernity. He often uses asymmetry, and unexpected uses of colour.
Therefore, he can be seen as a deconstructivist architect.

Answer 31

Rem Koolhaas

Question 32

was Libeskind’s first major
international success. Libeskind
designed this museum with the
wish to tell the story of the
German-Jewish history, rather than
simply designing a building.

Answer 32

Daniel
Libeskind

Question 33

He is known for his deconstructivism style in his projects, which shows itself in a chaotic and fragmentic building style.

Answer 33

Bernard Tschumi

Question 34

This architectural style emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries and is closely related to the broader movements of organic architecture and digital architecture

Answer 34

BLOBITECTURE

Question 35

s often referred to as the master of modern architecture. Even though his work cannot be
considered traditional, it is seen as timeless, and often with references to the past.
• He is known for using simple geometric lines, and developing clean and sharp-edged designs.
( use of tringles)

Answer 35

Ieoh Ming Pei

Question 36

he received the Pritzker Architecture Prize. With this age, he was the
youngest ever to receive this prestigious prize. Meier has designed several contemporary
buildings including the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, the Jubilee Church in Rome, and the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.

Answer 36

Richard Meier

Question 37

received the Pritzker Prize for his work on over 200 projects, including Doha Office Tower in Qatar. Doha Tower is an iconic tower located in Doha, Qatar. The $125-million contemporary office building has a height of 232 meters, with 46 floors.

Answer 37

Jean Nouvel

Question 38

In 1977 he founded Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, under which he designed some of the tallest buildings
in the worl

Answer 38

César Pelli