a. an urban theoretical proposal elaborated by Le Corbusier during 1930s. For the residences,
he developed the Usonian Houses as an ideal.
b. a theme of the CIAM IV in 1933 and the general announcements about the Modern City.
c. an urban theoretical proposal created by Frank Lloyd Wright during 1930s, expressed by
drawings called The Living City, in 1958. For the residences, he developed the Usonian Houses
as an ideal.
d. an urban scheme by Lucio Costa elaborated during 1950s. For the residences, he developed
the Super-blocks as an ideal. - answer✔c. an urban theoretical proposal created by Frank Lloyd
Wright during 1930s, expressed by drawings called The Living City, in 1958. For the residences,
he developed the Usonian Houses as an ideal.
The idea of the residential axis in Brasília's "super-blocks" was zoning and a hierarchy consisting
of ___________
c. 20-story skyscrapers as intensive housing, and double and single houses
d. six-story apartment buildings, twin/double houses, and single houses (mansions) - answer✔c.
20-story skyscrapers as intensive housing, and double and single houses
The size and solidity of this structure denoted authority and the geometrical concrete buildings
were intended to embody the new spirit of democracy as manifested by the founding
Government of India, which can be seen in the ________, which exhibits sculptural roofscape-
forms and a dynamic funnel-like shape that houses the main Assembly.
a. Ministry of Education
b. The Secretariat
c. Ville Radiuse
d. Parliament Building - answer✔d. Parliament Building
Project for Public Spaces defined __________________________ as "the process through
which we collectively shape our public realm to maximize shared value".
Who was the initially in charge of designing Chandigarh?
a.Albert Meyer
b. Lucio Costa
c. Le Corbusier
d. Clarence Perry - answer✔a.Albert Meyer
The chosen site for Brasilia, as location theory could suggest, respond to economic reasons and
was thus located in the middle of Brazil in order to minimize costs of production or
transportation. This statement is (you might find a reference in the article by Kroll 2008):
a. True
b. False - answer✔b. False
Which of the following statements about Brasilia is true?
1. It has a long history as the capital of Brazil that goes back to the colonial era under Portugal
control (1500-1822)
2. Even though Lucio Costa is attributed as the master urban designer, Le Corbusier was
intimately involved in the project, assisting Costa remotely from France.
3. According to the ranking presented in class, Brasilia is the city in Brazil with the highest rate
of satisfaction among its residents.
a. 1 and 2
3|Page
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Brightstars. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
