Take The Sydney Architecture Festival Quiz

1. This model explains the geometry of which iconic Sydney building?

Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, UTS (Frank Gehry)

Sydney Opera House (Jørn Utzon)

Australia Square (Harry Seidler)

The shells of the Opera House are based on the geometry of a sphere

Explanation

The shells of the Opera House are based on the geometry of a sphere

2. Can anyone call themselves an architect?

No

Yes

No - in NSW the Architects Act protects the use of the title to those registered with the Architects Registration Board

Explanation

No - in NSW the Architects Act protects the use of the title to those registered with the Architects Registration Board

3. Which Sydney building has this stained glass dome 60m above street level?

You can check out more at Sydney Open! http://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/sydneyopen

Explanation

You can check out more at Sydney Open! http://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/sydneyopen

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4. Name the architect of UTS' extraordinary new Chau Chak Wing building?

(in association with Daryl Jackson Robin Dyke, and built by Lend Lease)

Explanation

(in association with Daryl Jackson Robin Dyke, and built by Lend Lease)

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5. Which Sydney architect is known for his white steel structure - evident in the Sydney Maritime Museum and the Sydney Football Stadium?

Gabrielle Poole

Phillip Cox AO

Richard Johnson

Phillip Cox AO is the correct answer because he is a well-known Sydney architect who is recognized for his use of white steel structures, which can be seen in notable buildings such as the Sydney Maritime Museum and the Sydney Football Stadium.

Explanation

Phillip Cox AO is the correct answer because he is a well-known Sydney architect who is recognized for his use of white steel structures, which can be seen in notable buildings such as the Sydney Maritime Museum and the Sydney Football Stadium.

6. Name the only Australian architect to be awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 2002?

Glenn Murcutt

Nick Murcutt

Harry Seidler

Leslie Wilkinson

Glenn Murcutt is the correct answer because he is the only Australian architect to have received the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 2002. This award is considered one of the highest honors in the field of architecture and is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the profession. Murcutt is known for his sustainable and environmentally-sensitive designs, and his work has had a significant impact on the architectural community both in Australia and internationally.

Explanation

Glenn Murcutt is the correct answer because he is the only Australian architect to have received the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 2002. This award is considered one of the highest honors in the field of architecture and is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the profession. Murcutt is known for his sustainable and environmentally-sensitive designs, and his work has had a significant impact on the architectural community both in Australia and internationally.

7. Name the famous Sydney Architect featured on Australia's $10 note until 1993?

Appointed Australia's first Government Architect by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1816

Explanation

Appointed Australia's first Government Architect by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1816

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8. Which Sydney building, built in 1962 is famous for being the first to break the 150ft height limit in Sydney's CBD, first set in 1912?

Centrepoint Tower (Donald Crone)

Chifley Tower (Kohn Pedersen Fox)

AMP Building, Circular Quay (PTW)

The correct answer is AMP Building, Circular Quay (PTW). This building, constructed in 1962, holds significance as it was the first to exceed the 150ft height limit that had been in place in Sydney's CBD since 1912.

Explanation

The correct answer is AMP Building, Circular Quay (PTW). This building, constructed in 1962, holds significance as it was the first to exceed the 150ft height limit that had been in place in Sydney's CBD since 1912.

9. Sydney architect Harry Seidler once worked for;

Walter Gropius

Le Corbusier

Glenn Murcutt

Frank Lloyd Wright

Harry Seidler, a Sydney architect, worked for Walter Gropius. Walter Gropius was a renowned German architect and founder of the Bauhaus school of design. Gropius had a significant influence on modern architecture and his ideas and principles were widely followed by architects around the world. Seidler's association with Gropius indicates that he was influenced by Gropius' design philosophy and may have worked under his guidance or in his architectural firm at some point in his career.

Explanation

Harry Seidler, a Sydney architect, worked for Walter Gropius. Walter Gropius was a renowned German architect and founder of the Bauhaus school of design. Gropius had a significant influence on modern architecture and his ideas and principles were widely followed by architects around the world. Seidler's association with Gropius indicates that he was influenced by Gropius' design philosophy and may have worked under his guidance or in his architectural firm at some point in his career.

10. What percentage of architects, registered in NSW, are women?

21%

31%

41%

51%

....and yet more than 50% of those graduating are women. The reasons for this, and strategies to support for balance and diversity in the architecture profession is a hot topic right now.

Explanation

....and yet more than 50% of those graduating are women. The reasons for this, and strategies to support for balance and diversity in the architecture profession is a hot topic right now.

11. What is the size of a Sydney house brick?

You thought that was a trick, right? We thought it pretty unfair without some kind of prompt....

Explanation

You thought that was a trick, right? We thought it pretty unfair without some kind of prompt....

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12. The Shearer's Hall of fame is located in which NSW regional city?

Bathurst

Orange

Hay

Tamworth

Architect: Paul Berkemeier (who was also recently the National president of the Australian Institute of Architects)

Explanation

Architect: Paul Berkemeier (who was also recently the National president of the Australian Institute of Architects)

13. Name 3 Australian architectural practices in the world's top 40 largest?

Source: http://www.archdaily.com/330759/the-100-largest-architecture-firms-in-the-world/

Explanation

Source: http://www.archdaily.com/330759/the-100-largest-architecture-firms-in-the-world/

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14.

Name the architect of the award winning Prince Alfred Park Pool?

Pictured here with Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore who, as the client for the Pool, also proves that great architecture comes from great clients.

Explanation

Pictured here with Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore who, as the client for the Pool, also proves that great architecture comes from great clients.

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15. How many architects does it take to change a lightbulb?

The answer to the question is "None - most prefer to design houses that are light filled to save on energy bills!" This is because architects prioritize designing houses that are naturally well-lit, reducing the need for artificial lighting and thereby saving on energy consumption and bills.

Explanation

The answer to the question is "None - most prefer to design houses that are light filled to save on energy bills!" This is because architects prioritize designing houses that are naturally well-lit, reducing the need for artificial lighting and thereby saving on energy consumption and bills.

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