Architectural Competitions and Awards

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Which architectural competition resulted in the design of the Sydney Opera House?

  1. The Sydney Opera House International Design Competition

  2. The Sydney Opera House National Design Competition

  3. The Sydney Opera House Local Design Competition

  4. The Sydney Opera House Regional Design Competition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sydney Opera House International Design Competition was held in 1955 and attracted 233 entries from 32 countries. The winning design was submitted by Danish architect Jørn Utzon.

Who won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2019?

  1. Arata Isozaki

  2. Balkrishna Doshi

  3. Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara

  4. Wang Shu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arata Isozaki was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2019 for his innovative and influential work in architecture.

Which architectural competition resulted in the design of the Burj Khalifa?

  1. The Burj Khalifa International Design Competition

  2. The Burj Khalifa National Design Competition

  3. The Burj Khalifa Local Design Competition

  4. The Burj Khalifa Regional Design Competition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Burj Khalifa International Design Competition was held in 2002 and attracted 100 entries from around the world. The winning design was submitted by American architect Adrian Smith.

Who won the Stirling Prize in 2021?

  1. Stanton Williams

  2. Foster + Partners

  3. David Chipperfield Architects

  4. Haworth Tompkins


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stanton Williams won the Stirling Prize in 2021 for their design of the Town House in Kingston upon Thames, London.

Which architectural competition resulted in the design of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao?

  1. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao International Design Competition

  2. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao National Design Competition

  3. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Local Design Competition

  4. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Regional Design Competition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao International Design Competition was held in 1991 and attracted 437 entries from 72 countries. The winning design was submitted by American architect Frank Gehry.

Who won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2020?

  1. Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara

  2. Wang Shu

  3. Arata Isozaki

  4. Balkrishna Doshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara were awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2020 for their innovative and influential work in architecture.

Which architectural competition resulted in the design of the Louvre Pyramid?

  1. The Louvre Pyramid International Design Competition

  2. The Louvre Pyramid National Design Competition

  3. The Louvre Pyramid Local Design Competition

  4. The Louvre Pyramid Regional Design Competition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Louvre Pyramid International Design Competition was held in 1983 and attracted 224 entries from around the world. The winning design was submitted by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei.

Who won the Stirling Prize in 2020?

  1. Foster + Partners

  2. David Chipperfield Architects

  3. Haworth Tompkins

  4. Stanton Williams


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Foster + Partners won the Stirling Prize in 2020 for their design of the Bloomberg Headquarters in London.

Which architectural competition resulted in the design of the Petronas Towers?

  1. The Petronas Towers International Design Competition

  2. The Petronas Towers National Design Competition

  3. The Petronas Towers Local Design Competition

  4. The Petronas Towers Regional Design Competition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Petronas Towers International Design Competition was held in 1991 and attracted 103 entries from around the world. The winning design was submitted by Argentine-American architect Cesar Pelli.

Who won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2021?

  1. Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal

  2. Diébédo Francis Kéré

  3. Wang Shu

  4. Arata Isozaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal were awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2021 for their innovative and influential work in architecture.

Which architectural competition resulted in the design of the Sagrada Família?

  1. The Sagrada Família International Design Competition

  2. The Sagrada Família National Design Competition

  3. The Sagrada Família Local Design Competition

  4. The Sagrada Família Regional Design Competition


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sagrada Família National Design Competition was held in 1882 and attracted 18 entries from around Spain. The winning design was submitted by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí.

Who won the Stirling Prize in 2019?

  1. David Chipperfield Architects

  2. Haworth Tompkins

  3. Stanton Williams

  4. Foster + Partners


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

David Chipperfield Architects won the Stirling Prize in 2019 for their design of the Neues Museum in Berlin.

Which architectural competition resulted in the design of the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

  1. The Sydney Harbour Bridge International Design Competition

  2. The Sydney Harbour Bridge National Design Competition

  3. The Sydney Harbour Bridge Local Design Competition

  4. The Sydney Harbour Bridge Regional Design Competition


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sydney Harbour Bridge National Design Competition was held in 1922 and attracted 23 entries from around Australia. The winning design was submitted by British engineer John Bradfield.

Who won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2018?

  1. Balkrishna Doshi

  2. Wang Shu

  3. Arata Isozaki

  4. Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Balkrishna Doshi was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2018 for his innovative and influential work in architecture.

Which architectural competition resulted in the design of the Golden Gate Bridge?

  1. The Golden Gate Bridge International Design Competition

  2. The Golden Gate Bridge National Design Competition

  3. The Golden Gate Bridge Local Design Competition

  4. The Golden Gate Bridge Regional Design Competition


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Golden Gate Bridge National Design Competition was held in 1930 and attracted 103 entries from around the United States. The winning design was submitted by American engineer Joseph Strauss.

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