39. High Tech II

Question 1

Describe how the form of the Fuji Group Pavilion at Expo 70 was generated.

Answer 1

Tubes of same length placed adjacent to each other on circular plan -> undulating form

Question 2

Draw the structural framework used by Kurokawa in the Takara Beautilliom in Expo 70.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Describe the structural system of the US Pavilion at Expo 70.

Answer 3

Arches are cables lifted up and held by air pressure

Question 4

What was the major failure in the Montreal Olympic Stadium that prevented its completion prior to the start of the Games?

Answer 4

Foundation was insufficient, tower started to lean into stadium

Question 5

Draw the structure of the Hajj Terminal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Answer 5

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Question 6

Larson compared the exposed structure of the Pompidou Centre as the architects’ attempt to evoke what other great Parisian building?

Answer 6

Notre Dame

Question 7

Sketch the transverse section of the Pompidou Centre.

Answer 7

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Question 8

The first significant building in which mullionless glazing was first employed was _______________.

Answer 8

Willis, Faber, and Dumas Building

Question 9

The competition to design the new Pompidou Centre was won by ____________________.

Answer 9

Piano and Rogers