Architects
Who is known as the father of modern architecture, famous for minimalist designs like the Fallingwater House?
Frank Lloyd Wright
This 20th-century architectural movement rejected ornamentation in favor of functional and minimalistic design principles.
International Style
Constructed in the 6th century, this Byzantine masterpiece in Istanbul was initially a Christian cathedral, then an Ottoman mosque, and now a museum.
Hagia Sophia
The term for the vertical part of a building's facade between two windows or other openings.
Pilaster
The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, this skyscraper in New York City was completed in 2014.
One World Trade Center
The renowned architect designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
Frank Gehry
Originating in 18th-century France, this architectural style is known for its emphasis on symmetry, classical forms, and ornate decorations.
Neoclassical Style
Built during the Italian Renaissance, this iconic dome in Florence is part of the Florence Cathedral.
Brunelleschi's Dome
This architectural element, often triangular, is found at the top of a gable and serves as decoration.
Pediment
Completed in 2010, this skyscraper in Dubai is currently the tallest building in the world.
Burj Khalifa
This Spanish architect, known for his unconventional and avant-garde designs, created the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
Antoni GaudÃ
Popular in the 19th century, this architectural style drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance forms, often featuring steep roofs and pointed arches.
Victorian Architecure
This ancient city in Jordan is famous for its rock-cut architecture, including the Treasury and the Monastery.
The Petra
This term refers to the horizontal overhanging ledge supported by a wall or a series of brackets.
This Asian city is home to the Shanghai Tower, one of the tallest buildings globally, known for its twisted design.
Shanghai
This Iraqi-British architect, known for her innovative and sustainable designs, was the first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Zaha Hadid
This architectural style, characterized by its use of domes, arches, and geometric patterns, flourished in the Islamic world during the Middle Ages.
Islamic Architecture
Built in the 12th century, this Cambodian temple complex is known for its intricate carvings and majestic architecture.
Angkor Wat
The external, upwardly projecting part of a building's wall, usually above the roofline.
Parapet
Designed by architect Renzo Piano, this London skyscraper is often referred to as "The Shard."
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