Major Quiz: POSTCOLONIAL

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1. Who among the following does not belong to the “third generation Filipino architects”? Raw score Percentage score
A. Antonio Toledo
B. Angel Nakpil
C. Leandro Locsin
D. Carlos Arguelles

2. Which of the following statement is true?

A. The height of the buildings was limited by law to thirty meters not because of the structural imperative but due to the difficulty of
bringing water to higher heights.
B. The steel framing support of the Batasang Pambansa (designed by Felipe Mendoza) was reused from the aborted House of
Representatives building designed by Federico Ilustre
C. Although the Manosa brothers were renowned advocates of modern and vernacular-inspired designs, they design a space-craft
inspired residential house in Marikina.
D. All of the above

3. In a macro level, the layout of the Kamuning Housing Project, Project 1 in Roxas District, Project 2 in Quirino District, Projects 3, 4,
5,6, 7, and 8 in Quezon City and Project 16 in Caloocan City were in accordance to what planning concept?
A. Neighborhood Units by Clarence Perry
B. Garden City by Ebenezer Howard
C. City Beautiful Movement by Daniel Burnham
D. Broadacre City by Frank Lloyd Wright

4. The following structures were designed by Federico Ilustre except for:

A. GSIS Building
B. PhilCOA
C. Manila International Airport
D. Quezon City Assemby Hall

5. Height of Quezon City Monument

A. 60 meters B. 66 meters C. 65 meters D. 60 feet

6. Based on Question no.5, the height of the monument represents:

A. Number of years since Quezon City was declared Capital city
B. Age of Quezon when he died due to tubercolosis
C. Number of years since the declaration of Philippine Independence
D. Presidential decree number declaring Manuel Quezon as Father of National Language

7. National Theatre (1959) designed by Juan Nakpil had remained unbuilt.

A. Yes, It remained unbuilt due to insufficient funds
B. No. it was built with a revised plan and less grandiose scheme, built in a different site
C. No. it was built as the centerpiece during the celebration Jose Rizal’s birth centennial
D. Yes. It remained unbuilt due to strong criticism and public uproar

8. The invention of the thin shell during the space age allowed new shapes from mathematical computations such as hyperbolic
paraboloid and spherical dome structures.
A. True B. False

9. Based on Question no. 8, which of the following structures is in form of a hyperbolic parabola?
A. Church of the Risen Lord
B. Church of St. Andrew
C. Araneta Coliseum
D. Church of the Holy Sacrifice

10. How many National Artists have collaborated for the construction of the Church of the Holy Sacrifice?
A. 1 B. 2 C.3 D. 4
Architecture: Leandro Locsin; Visual Arts: Vicente Manansala and Ang Kiukok (Stations of the Cross); Sculpture: Napoleon Abueva
(crucifix)

11. Roof structure in which strength and stiffness is derived from the pleated or folded geometry.
A. Concrete shell B. Concrete folded plate C. Thin shell D. Space frame structure

12. The following structures were designed by Juan Nakpil except for:
A. SSS Building
B. Philam Life Building
C. UP Quezon Hall
D. Commercial Bank and Trust Building

13. An architectural baffle device placed outside windows or projected over the entire surface of a building’s façade.
A. Brise soleil B. Pierced Screens C. Concrete folded plate D. Concrete canopy

14. The use of open-work masonry, an ornamental or structural work that is perforated, pierced or lattice-like which were adopted as a
sort of improvement over brise soleil.
A. Brise soleil B. Pierced Screens C. Concrete folded plate D. Concrete canopy

15. Which of the following structure had profusely applied this architectural element that refers to the answer in Question no. 14.
A. Meralco Building
B. Abelardo Builiding, UP DIliman
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C. Insular Life Building

D. Boy Scouts of the Philippines Building

16. Considered as the first skyscraper in the Philippines, rose to a twelve-storey height which was located at the Plaza Miranda in
Quiapo.
A. ADB Headquarters
B. Manila Hilton Hotel
C. Insular Life Building
D. Picache Building

17. First office building to surpass the old thirty-meter height restriction, paving the way for high-rise construction in Makati.
A. ADB Headquarters
B. Manila Hilton Hotel
C. Insular Life Building
D. Picache Building

18. This style refers to the application of massive and unrefined with coarsely formed surfaces, usually of raw and exposed concrete.
A. Modernism B. International Style C. Regionalism D. Brutalism

19. The Architect of Philippine Pavilion for the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
A. Leandro Locsin
B. Otillio Arellano
C. Juan Arellano
D. Juan Nakpil

20. Sociopolitical reformation branding of the Marcos regime that systematized cultural revivification that ushered the Golden Age of
Philippine architecture.
A. Bagong Lipunan B. Bagong Pilipinas C. Kulay’t Anyo ng Lahi D.Nayong Filipino

21. Reincarnation of vernacular style from a synthesis of indigenous materials and modernism.
A. Filipino Style B. Arkitekturang Filipino C.Neo-Vernacular D. Modern Filipino

22. An arena-type, 10,000 seat theatre constructed 77 days that served as the venue for the country’s hosting of the Ms. Universe
Pageant in 1974.
A. Phil. Center for International Trade and Exhibition
B. Phil. International Convention Center
C. Tanghalang Pangbayang-Singing(Folk Arts)
D. Manila International Film Center

23. A model community plan, a Multilevel urban housing, self-sufficient, and self-reliant settlement for low- and mid- income families
in a rent-to-own basis located in Diliman QC . The study was undertaken by architects and urban planners Gabino de Leon, Manuel
Manosa Jr., Honorato Paloma and Geronimo Manahan.
A. Kapitbahayan housing Project
B. Bagong Lipunan
C. Maharlika Village
D. Lungsod Silangan

24. The constitution hill is a masterpiece and part of the new capitol commission under the office of Juan Arellano, In 1956, architect
Federico S. Ilustre laid out the master plan for the location, which was set aside to be the new home of the Congress (made up of the
Senate and the House of Representatives). Federico Ilustre had also designed the buildings for the new legislative center. Public
reception to the building's design was lukewarm, so a newer design by the National Planning Commission under architect Anselmo
Alquinto replaced the Ilustre-designed one. Who is the Architect of Batasang Pambansa Complex.
A. Louis Croft B. Juan Arellano C. Federico Illustre D. Felipe Mendoza

25. A terraced, climate-responsive, crystalline building in Ortigas Center that alludes to the grandiosity of the Banaue Rice Terraces. The
deep slanting glass walls recalled the “tukod” windows to modulate heat and illumination. This building is designed by Francisco
Manosa.
A. Banawe building(BDO) B. San Miguel Headquarters c. GSIS Pasay d. none

26. “Ka Ka Ka” The Baybayin inscription in the official Logo of Cultural Center of the Philippines stands for:
a. Katotohanan, Kagandahan, Kabutihan
b. Kagandahan, Kabutihan, Kaunlaran
c. Kabutihan, Kaunlaran, Kasaysayan
d. Kasaysayan, Kaunlaran, Kagandahan

27. Form Concept of Philippine Exposition Pavilion for 1964 New York World’s Fair designed by Otilio Arellano.
a. Salakot b. feather c. Phil Kitchen and Handycrafts d. none

28. Leandro Locsin designed a pyramidal auditorium inspired by vernacular house, which is also the centerpiece of the 104-cottage art
school complex, now called the National High School for the Arts arts located in Makiling,Laguna.
a. UP Los Baños b. Pook ni Maria Makiling Park c. National Arts Center d. Makiling National Partk

29. Imelda convinced all competing architectural organization December 12, 1974 out of the noble vision of unifying the three (3)
existing architectural associations at that time - the Philippines Institute of Architects (PIA), the League of Philippine Architects (LPA)
and the Association of Philippine Government Architects (APGA). Through the concerted efforts of the officers and members of the
three organizations, the vision officially materialized on March 26, 1975. What is the name of the Integrated and Accredited
Professional Organization of Architects.

30. Describe in one (1) brief sentence the architectural features of CCP Theatre of Performing Arts that makes it characteristically
Filipino.