Question

The Lookout Studio on the south rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. The home has a faux ruin appearance, multiple windows, and made from stone. The home is perched on the side of a cliff.

Who designed the building above?
a.
Mary Colter
b.
Frank Lloyd Wright
c.
Edgar Kaufmann
d.
Frederick C. Robie



A home built by Frank Lloyd Wright. The home sits over a waterfall and large rock structure in the woods. The house has horizontal and diagonal floors.

What is the name of the piece above?
a.
Woolworth House
b.
Frederick C. Robie House
c.
Fallingwater
d.
Prairie House




How did Frank Lloyd Wright believe a home should interact with the landscape?
a.
the house should be in the landscape
b.
the house should overshadow the landscape
c.
the landscape should overshadow the house
d.
none of the above




Which of the following was Frank Lloyd Wright known for?
a.
creating linear buildings
b.
creating “organic” architecture that was part of the surrounding landscape
c.
creating architecture using all natural materials
d.
creating “organic” architecture in the middle of industrial urban areas




The Woolworth Building in New York City, New York. The skyscraper stands 52 stories with a stone surface to resemble gothic architecture.

What was the idea behind the design of the building above?
a.
to mimic the classic quality of the Gothic style, yet incorporate contemporary elements
b.
to create the tallest and most powerful building
c.
to reflect America’s increasing worship of business during the early twentieth century
d.
none of the above

Answer 1

1. a. Mary Colter — she designed the Lookout Studio.

2. c. Fallingwater — Wright’s house built over a waterfall.

3. a. the house should be in the landscape — Wright emphasized integration with the site.

4. b. creating “organic” architecture that was part of the surrounding landscape.

5. a. to mimic the classic quality of the Gothic style, yet incorporate contemporary elements.