TERMINOLOGY
What is a column in architecture commonly used for?
A column is a vertical structural element that supports a roof, beam, or arch.
What is a mezzanine in architectural terms?
A mezzanine is an intermediate floor between two main floors of a building, often overlooking the floor below.
Which British architect designed the Union Buildings in Pretoria?
Sir Herbert Baker.
Who designed La Sagrada Família?
Antoni Gaudí.
What kind of shapes are characteristic of Art Nouveau design?
Asymmetrical shapes.
Which architectural term refers to a dome with a circular opening at its top, commonly seen in Roman architecture?
Oculus.
In architecture, what is a cantilever, and where is it commonly used?
A cantilever is a beam or structure that is supported at one end and extends horizontally without support at the other end, commonly used in balconies, overhangs, and bridges.
What significant architectural style did Norman Eaton contribute to in South Africa?
Modernism, with designs like the Netherlands Bank in Durban featuring a light-filtering ceramic screen.
How many towers will La Sagrada Família have when completed, and which one will be the tallest?
18 towers, with the tallest one representing Jesus Christ.
Which artist and architect is known for introducing Spain to the Art Nouveau style?
Antoni Gaudí.
A____ is a front-facing wall that has either doors or windows that is functional.
Facade
What does pilotis refer to.
Pilotis are supporting columns or stilts that lift a building above the ground or water, creating open space underneath
Which architect is known for promoting a style called "volkseie argitektuur" in South Africa?
Gerard Moerdijk.
What is the design of the interior of La Sagrada Família meant to resemble?
The interior is designed to resemble a forest.
What was the German name for the Art Nouveau style, which translates to "Youth Style"?
Jugendstil.
Which term describes the upper part of a wall with windows that allows light into a building, commonly found in basilicas and large churches?
Clerestory.
What is a vault in architectural construction, commonly seen in ancient Roman architecture?
A vault is an arched structure that forms a ceiling or roof over a space, often made of stone or brick.
What is the architectural style of the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, designed by Gerard Moerdijk?
Monumentalism with symbolic elements reflecting Afrikaner nationalism.
In what year did the construction of La Sagrada Família begin?
1882
During which years did the Art Nouveau movement flourish?
Between 1890 and 1914.
What does the term brise soleil refer to in architecture, and what is its primary function?
Brise soleil refers to sun-shading structures that control the amount of sunlight entering a building, reducing heat gain and improving energy efficiency.
What architectural term refers to a screen used to separate spaces while maintaining some visual connection, commonly seen in traditional Japanese architecture?
Shoji screen.
Which postmodern architectural landmark in Johannesburg, designed by Boogertman Urban Edge and Partners, is known as the "calabash" or "melting pot of African cultures"?
FNB Stadium (Soccer City).
How did Gaudí’s design make it possible for La Sagrada Família to continue construction even after his death?
The design allowed for construction to continue because Gaudí created detailed models and plans that guided future architects.
Name two European countries were the Art Nouveau movement was very popular.
France: Style Moderne and Style Nouille (Noodle Style)
Austria: Sezessionsstil (Secession Style).