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Download Architecture reviewer and more Study notes Architecture in PDF only on Docsity! THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE - FINAL EXAM 1. In the Philippines, which of the following examples may apply the concepts of deconstruction, hybridity, junk space, and vernacularism altogether? a. Transit terminals b. Slum houses c. Mall d. Covered courts 2. Which of the following statements is true about Deconstructivist architecture? a. objectives presenting a new form by complexification and visual acrobatics b. objectifies presenting a new form through diversion from the traditions of architectural practice that includes the very notion of Architecture c. objectivist presenting a new form by evading the traditions of architectural construction d. presenting a new form by combining the idea of hybridity parametric design, multi functionality and sustainability 3. Hybrid architecture may be a result of which phenomenon? a. globalization. b. economic trade c. colonialism d. all of them 4. If we are to apply the Rhizome philosophy in understanding an architecture that is a product of hybrid cultures, which of the following can be considered as architecture in pure form? a. Japanese b. Constructivist c. Roman architecture d. none of those 5. Which of the following terms describe the idea of Liminality? a. Threshold b. Limit c. Infinity d. Restriction 6. Which of the following is considered as a physical example of a third space? a. Lounge in a cafeteria b. A visual screen c. Mall d. None of the choices 7. In Philippine arc, what can be a very common Filipino trait in the architecture of a condominium unit, Islam House, and A Bahay-Kubo? a. passive ventilation system b. openness of space c. containment of livelihood within household premises d. temporariness of material 8. As a result of Tsuchmi’s concept, his forms are mostly concentrated on the activities in space while exposing the structural, mechanical and pedestrian components out of the structure. This approach is similar to whose postmodern architect? a. Frank Gehry b. Renzo Piano c. Zaha Hadid 9. Bernard Tschumi defines architecture by exploiting the interstitial conditions that shape architecture as a system. Having that stated, aside from spaces andmovement, what interests Tschumi about making his architecture. Is it based on the: a. Environment b. Machines c. Form d. Events 10. What can we learn in postmodern architecture? a. the architecture of today which finds uncertainties in the future b. the capital can also be a parameter in the configuration of forms c. the descry in architecture is contested in the event of its formal replication 21. Which of the following contemporary architectural movements is usually criticized for its seemingly regenerated, modernized vernacular concept? a. hybrid design b. sustainable design c. parametricism d. postmodernism 22.Which of the following statements is true? a. parametricism and postmodernism are sustainable concepts b. sustainability and parametricism are deconstructivists concepts c. deconstructivism and parametricism are postmodern concepts d. postmodernism and sustainability are parametric concept 23.Biophilic design requires sensible understanding of which reciprocating aspects in architecture a. form and user b. nature and form c. context and nature d. user and context 24.Zaha Hadid is popular because of her creations with interesting forms. This is actually done due to which form development principle? a. usage of various axis in delineating forms b. random integration of various solids c. convertible spaces d. tolerance of the existing ground contour to articulate interesting forms 25. Which of the following is an event to consider a factor that may progress into a hybrid in architectural forms? a. economic, trade b. information technology c. colonialism d. all of those 26. Rem Koolhaas views architecture as disposable, nameless, faceless. Which architectural movement is being critiqued in such statement? a. Modern b. Hybrid c. Parametric d. Deconstructivist 27. Which of the following national artist is the only one who does modern approaches with influences in streamline Art Deco? a. Francisco manosa b. spatial adaptivity or adaptability over time c. structural integrity d. native in character 28. Which of these factors primarily activates a commercial postmodern architectural design? a. material resource b. capital and trade c. multifunctionality d. desire and aspiration 29. Which of these popular establishments can be considered as simulated architecture? a. Hotel b. Zoo c. Amusement Park d. all of these 30. What element is revived in postmodernity? a. engineering systems b. Curvilinear forms c. Ornaments d. All of the above 31. Which of the following Japanese architects has a definitive design character which forms can be comparable to the same concept that is supplied by parametric designers? a. Kisho Kurokawa b. Tadao Ando c. Kenzo Tange d. Kazuyo Sejima 32.Which of these universities in the Philippines has a branch facility that is designed with the character that inherits the traits of Deconstructivist architecture? a. Far Eastern University b. National University c. Ateneo de Manila University d. De La Salle University 33. Which of these functions is considered as a modern example of architectural prototype? a. Mall b. Hotel c. Hospital d. Condominium Tower 34.Which of the following can be approached with the concept of interiority in design? a. outdoor picnic crowns b. industrial facility c. bedroom d. all of the choices 35. Among the following descriptions, which applies to both norman foster’s hearst tower and Daniel Libeskin’s military history museums in terms of design approach. a. both creations example of deconstructivism b. both examples of adaptive reuse c. both examples of biophilic design d. both examples of historical revivalism in Europe 36. Who among the following architects is not a deconstructivist? a. Bernard Tschumi