Famous Works And Dictums Of The Architects

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1.

Is the most famous for the eye catching tower he constructed in Paris for the exposition universally of 1889 work of Eiffel tower.
- A.
  
  Alexandre Gustav Eiffel
- B.
  
  Alexander Gustav Eiffel
- C.
  
  Alex Gustav Eiffel
- D.
  
  Alex Gustavio Eiffel
2.

One of the pioneers of the modern movement in American architecture. Work auditorium building, U.S.
- A.
  
  Daniel Burnham
- B.
  
  Louis Henry Sullivan
- C.
  
  William Le Baron Jenney
- D.
  
  Alexander Gustav Eiffel
3.

Arch of the famous Twin Tower World Trade Center.
- A.
  
  Yamasaki and Roth
- B.
  
  I.M. Pei
- C.
  
  Brunelleschi
- D.
  
  William Le Baron Jenney
4.

One of the most sublime painters and sculpture and one of the most influential architect and draft man.
- A.
  
  Michael Angelo
- B.
  
  Palazzo Ducale
- C.
  
  Richard Kipling
- D.
  
  Brunelleschi
5.

The influential architect born in 1508 I Padua. He designed the Palazzo Chierecati, Vicencia, Italy. Known as the grandest town residence.
- A.
  
  Holland
- B.
  
  Andrea di Pietro Della Gondola
- C.
  
  Robert Adam
- D.
  
  Peter Behrens
6.

Scottish architect and designer who was prominent in the arts and crafts movement in Great Britain.
- A.
  
  Charles Mackintosh
- B.
  
  Robert Adam
- C.
  
  Peter Behrens
- D.
  
  Mies Van de Rohe
7.

Received the “Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinanagan “award for the city of manila, who is the architect?
- A.
  
  Philip Recto
- B.
  
  Tomas Mapua
- C.
  
  Juan Nakpil
- D.
  
  Antonio Toledo
8.

In 1989 he received the prtzker prize commonly referred to as “The Noble of Architecture” the loftiest recognition. It is a lifetime achievement award granted to living architect whose body of work represents a superlative contribution to the field.
- A.
  
  Minoru Yamasaki
- B.
  
  Renzo Piano
- C.
  
  Frank Gehry
- D.
  
  Kenzo Tange
9.

His first designs were drawings of fantastic architectural visions in steel and glass as well as costume and poster design.
- A.
  
  Norman Foster
- B.
  
  Frank Gehry
- C.
  
  Ieoh Ming Pei
- D.
  
  Erich Mendelsohn
10.

Much of his works has been described as post modern, since he rejected the excessive abstractionism of architects such as Le Corbusier and strove instead to incorporate the valid elements of older style.
- A.
  
  Kahn, Louis
- B.
  
  Maxwell, Fry
- C.
  
  Ieoh Ming Pei
- D.
  
  Marcel Breuer
11.

Spanish architects, one of the most creative practitioners of his art in modern times. His style is often described as a blend of neo-gothic and art nouveau, but is also has surrealist and cubist elements.
- A.
  
  Marcel Breuer
- B.
  
  Antonio Gaudi
- C.
  
  Adolf Loos
- D.
  
  . Lucio Costa
12.

One of the world’s 1^st futurist and global thinkers. His 1927 decision to work always and only for all humanity led him to address the largest global problems of poverty, disease and homelessness.
- A.
  
  Kenzo Tange
- B.
  
  Daniel Burnham
- C.
  
  Buckminster Fuller
- D.
  
  Frank Gehry
13.

In his practice he explores the use of indigenous materials infused with current technological trends to bring a new dimension in designs.
- A.
  
  Tomas Mapua
- B.
  
  Leandro Locsin
- C.
  
  Juan Nakpil
- D.
  
  Francisco Manosa
14.

Afterwards became deeply involved in the design and building of French railways and bridges. He worked on structures such as bridge across the Garonne River, train stations at Toulouse and again in France.
- A.
  
  Gustave Eiffel
- B.
  
  Norman Foster
- C.
  
  Ieoh Ming Pei
- D.
  
  Alvar Aalto
15.

He has actively promoted the use of native architectural forms and indigenous nationals such as bamboo and thatch, in the creation of a distinctively Filipino architecture.
- A.
  
  Philip Recto
- B.
  
  Francisco Manosa
- C.
  
  Juan Nakpil
- D.
  
  Antonio Toledo
16.

French-born, Brazilian architect and urban planner.
- A.
  
  Daniel Burnham
- B.
  
  Lucio Costa
- C.
  
  Oscar Niemeyer
- D.
  
  Eliel Saarinen
17.

This famous axiom “Each one sees whatever he wishes to see” belongs to,
- A.
  
  Daniel Burnham
- B.
  
  Peter Behrens
- C.
  
  Oscar Niemeyer
- D.
  
  Lucio Costa
18.

This philosophy “When change needs, asks a stranger” belongs to,
- A.
  
  Peter Behrens
- B.
  
  Marcel Breuer
- C.
  
  Oscar Niemeyer
- D.
  
  Robert Adams
19.

He was the architect in his time that receives his license as award at his 60’s or at the age of 60 yrs. old.
- A.
  
  Louis Sullivan
- B.
  
  Buckminster Fuller
- C.
  
  Antonio Gaudi
- D.
  
  Paul Rudolf
20.

An important Scottish architect who was particularly known for his interiors based on classical decoration.
- A.
  
  Mackintosh Charles
- B.
  
  . Marcel Breuer
- C.
  
  . Robert Adam
- D.
  
  Mies van de Rohe
21.

To whom does this philosophy belongs to, “Where the architects task is to restore a correct order of values… it is still the architects duty to attempt to humanize age of machines. But this should not be done without regard for form”
- A.
  
  Peter Behrens
- B.
  
  Oscar Niemeyer
- C.
  
  Marcel Breuer
- D.
  
  Alvar Aalto
22.

His insistence on the importance of design and formal expression in our lives, and his adept handling of materials, light and space, explained why he is one of the great architects of the 20^th century.
- A.
  
  Alvar Aalto
- B.
  
  Robert Adam
- C.
  
  Richard Meier
- D.
  
  Renzo Piano
23.

He was called “Masters master” where his students are architects like Gropius, Breuer and Van de Rohe.
- A.
  
  Eric Mendelsohn
- B.
  
  Peter Behrens
- C.
  
  Frank Lloyd Wright
- D.
  
  Vitruvius
24.

A German architect who uses more representational styles which has been called “Scrapped Classicism”
- A.
  
  Robert Adam
- B.
  
  Daniel Burnham
- C.
  
  Peter Behrens
- D.
  
  Alvar Aalto
25.

Architect of the “Reliance Building” in Chicago.
- A.
  
  Eero Saarinen
- B.
  
  Oscar Niemeyer
- C.
  
  Eliel Saarinen
- D.
  
  Daniel Burnham