Architectural expressions of functionalism
What is the main principle of Functionalism?
Form follows function
Who designed Villa Savoye?
Le Corbusier.
What is the name of the golden stone that forms the most famous wall in the pavilion?
Golden Onyx
Who was the German architect who founded the Bauhaus School?
Walter Gropius
Who were the architects that developed this movement?
Louis Sullivan, Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius, and Mies van der Rohe
Where is Villa Savoye located?
Poissy, France
What is the purpose of the eight cruciform columns that support the roof?
They support the roof and allow the walls to be non-load-bearing
In which year was the Bauhaus School founded in Weimar?
1919
What kind of materials did functionalist architects use?
Concrete, steel and glass
What architectural ideas does Villa Savoye represent?
Functionalism and the Five Points of Architecture by Le Corbusier
Who were the specific people who used the Barcelona Chairs for the first time?
The King and Queen of Spain during the 1929 International Exposition.
What was the main idea of the Bauhaus School that combined art, craft, and technology?
Creating functional and modern design
What are the "Five Points of Architecture" established by Le Corbusier?
Pilotis, Free plan, Free facade, Horizontal windows and Roof garden
List the Five Points of Architecture
Pilotis, free plan, ribbon window, free facade and roof garden
Why is the building that we see today in Barcelona a "reconstruction"?
Because the original pavilion was temporary and was demolished in 1930; the current one was rebuilt in the 1980s.
Which famous Bauhaus building was designed by Walter Gropius and built in 1925?
The Bauhaus Building in Dessau