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100

Mies Van Der Rohe championed this phrase.

What is "Less is More"?

100

This prestigious award is often considered the highest honor in architecture, recognizing a living architect for significant achievements.

What is the Pritzker Architecture Prize?

100

This building's previous name in Chicago before it was renamed in 2009 as the Willis Tower.

What is the Sears Tower?

100

...an architecture style emerged in the 1950s and is characterized by its use of raw materials particularly concrete, angular forms, and a lack of decorative elements.  

What is Brutalism?

100

These SI's both had Ishan as a Thesis Advisor where they explored world building through game design softwares like Unity.

Who are Trinity and Kopal?

200

This architect designed the Guggenheim museum in NYC and the Falling Water House.

Who is Frank Lloyd Wright?

200

Architect's need to work this many hours under a licensed architect to qualify to take their licensing exam. (Answer will be correct within 500 hours)

What is 3,740 hours?

200

Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers designed this museum/center in Paris, which is known for its inside-out design.

What is the Pompidou Center?

200

a European architectural style that was popular from the mid-12th century to the 16th century. It's characterized by large spaces, pointed arches, flying buttresses, and stained glass windows.

What is Gothic Architecture Style

200

This SI is a percussionist and a singer who performs a lot!

Who is Osama?

300

This architect is known for the building Villa Savoye located in France.

Who is LeCorbusier?

300

This legally binding agreement between an architect and a client details the scope of work, services, and compensation.

What is a Contract?

300

The Sagrada Familia, a famous basilica in Barcelona, was designed by this architect.

Who is Antoni Gaudi?
300

...an architectural style that was popular from the 1930s to the 1960s. It's characterized by an emphasis on functionality, simplicity, and the rational use of space and materials.

What is Modernism?

300

This SI worked as a graphic designer for two years.

Who is Ryan K?

400

This architect designed the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and the Guggenheim in Bilbao?

Who is Frank Gehry?

400

This is the abbreviation of NCARB. Which oversees the certification and licensure of architects in the United States. 

What is the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards? 

400

The Brasília Cathedral in Brazil was designed by this renowned architect.

Who is Oscar Niemeyer?

400

also known as Classical Revival architecture, is a style that began in Italy, France, and Germany in the mid-18th century. It's a revival of classic Greek and Roman design, incorporating elements of 18th- and 19th-century home styles.

What is Neo-Classical Architecture Style?

400

This SI can braid their hair while riding a bike.

Who is Sophie?

500

This architect was born in Iraq.

Who is Zaha Hadid?

500

This organization offers continuing education courses and resources for architects.

What is AIA (American Institute of Architects)

500

Rem Koolhaas and his firm OMA designed this famous building in Beijing, also known as the "Big Pants".

What is the CCTV Headquarters?

500

a uniquely American style that emerged in Chicago around 1900. It was developed by a group of young architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, who drew inspiration from the Arts and Crafts movement, Louis Sullivan, and the Japanese aesthetic.

What is Prairie Style?

500

This SI signed a waiver to not use a British accent in London but still used one.

Who is Mollie?