Global and Philippine Architectural History and Architects

This set of flashcards covers architectural styles, significant global landmarks, Pritzker Prize winners, and prominent Philippine architects and historical churches.

CARYATID

A female figure that functions as a supporting column or pillar.

OSIRIS PILLARS

Architectural pillars featuring the form of the Egyptian god Osiris, associated with the HATSEPSUT TEMPLE and ABU SIMBEL.

MASTABA

An ancient Egyptian tomb rectangular in shape with sloping sides and a flat roof.

PILASTER

A rectangular column, especially one projecting from a wall.

ZIGURRAT

A Mesopotamian temple tower, specifically associated with NEBUCHADNEZZAR.

PARTHENON

A Greek temple dedicated to Athena, designed by ICTINUS & CALICRATES.

PANTHEON

A Roman structure attributed to AGRIPPA.

HAGIA SOPHIA

A Byzantine masterpiece designed by ANTHEMIOS & ISIDORUS.

BORUBUDUR

A major Southeast Asian Buddhist monument located in Indonesia.

ST. PETER BASILLICA

A Renaissance basilica designed by DONATO BRAMANTE, featuring a dome by MICHAELANGELO.

TEMPIETTO

A small Renaissance rotunda designed by BRAMANTE.

VILLA ROTONDA

A Renaissance villa designed by PALLADIO.

SONGYUE TEMPLE

A significant Chinese pagoda structure.

CRYSTAL PALACE

An industrial-era structure designed by JOSEPH PAXTON.

ANTONI GAUDI

Art Nouveau architect known for PARC GUELLI, CASA MILA, and the SAGRADA FAMILIA.

BAUHAUS

An influential International Style school and building designed by WALTER GROPIUS.

EINSTEIN TOWER

An architectural work by ERICH MENDELSOHN.

LOUIS HENRY SULLIVAN

Known as the "Father of Modern Arch."; designer of the WAINWRIGHT BLDG and AUDITORIUM BUILDING.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

Architect of "Organic Architecture"; famous for WINSLOW HOUSE, FALLING WATER, and the GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM.

LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE

Architect associated with the philosophy "Less is more" and simple rectangular works like the SEAGRAM BLDG and FARNSWORTH HOUSE.

LE CORBUSIER

Architect who defined the "Five Points of Archi."; works include VILLA SAVOYE and NOTRE DAME DU HAUT.

SHIGERU BAN

$2014$ PRITZKER PRIZE WINNER known for the CARDBOARD CATHEDRAL and CENTRE POMPIDOU-METZ.

TOYO ITO

$2013$ PRITZKER PRIZE WINNER; designer of the NATIONAL TAICHUNG THEATER and SENDAI MEDIATHEQUE.

ZAHA HADID

$2004$ PRITZKER PRIZE WINNER; works include HEYDAR ALIYEV CENTER, MAXXI, and DONGDAEMUN DESIGN PLAZA.

JORN UTZON

$2003$ PRITZKER PRIZE WINNER; designer of the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE.

NORMAN FOSTER

$1999$ PRITZKER PRIZE WINNER; designer of $30$ ST. MARY AXE, HEARST TOWER, and APPLE PARK.

RENZO PIANO

$1998$ PRITZKER PRIZE WINNER; designer of the CENTRE POMPIDOU and THE SHARD.

TADAO ANDO

$1995$ PRITZKER PRIZE WINNER; known for the CHURCH OF THE LIGHT.

FRANK GEHRY

$1989$ PRITZKER PRIZE WINNER; designer of the GUGGEINHEIM MUSEUM (Bilbao) and WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL.

OSCAR NIEMEYER

$1988$ PRITZKER PRIZE WINNER; known for the architecture of BRASILIA and the NITEROI CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM.

KENZO TANGE

$1987$ PRITZKER PRIZE WINNER; designer of ST. MARY CATHEDRAL TOKYO.

BARASOAIN CHURCH

Significant Philippine historical church located in BULACAN.

SAN SEBASTIAN CHURCH

An all-steel historical church in the Philippines.

PAOAY CHURCH

Historical church in ILOCOS NORTE famous for its massive buttresses.

JUAN NAKPIL

$1\text{st}$ NATIONAL ARTIST ($1973$); designer of QUEZON HALL and the RIZAL SHRINE in LAGUNA.

PABLO ANTONIO

$2\text{nd}$ NATIONAL ARTIST ($1976$); designer of the FEU BUILDING.

LEANDRO LOCSIN

$2\text{nd}$ NATIONAL ARTIST ($1990$); designer of the CCP, HOLY SACRIFICE CHAPEL, and PICC.

ILDEFONSO SANTOS

The "Father of Phil. Landscape Architecture" and $3\text{rd}$ NATIONAL ARTIST ($2008$).

JOSE MARIA ZARAGOZA

$4\text{th}$ NATIONAL ARTIST ($2014$); designer of STO DOMINGO CHURCH and the NATIONAL LIBRARY.

FRANCISCO ‘BOBBY’ MANOSA

Architect known for using bamboo and nipa in contemporary design, such as the COCONUT PALACE.

JUAN ARELLANO

Architect of Neo-Classical and Art Deco designs including the METROPOLITAN THEATER and MANILA CENTRAL POST OFFICE.

TOMAS MAPUA

The $1\text{st}$ REGISTERED ARCHITECT in the Philippines.

CESAR CONCIO

Chief Architect of UP DILIMAN; designer of the CHURCH OF THE RISEN LORD.

JORGE RAMOS

Designer of government hospitals including the PHILIPPINE HEART CENTER and LUNG CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES.

GRAND HYATT MANILA

The tallest building in the Philippines as of Sept $2017$ with $66$ FLRS. and a height of $281.78\text{ m}$.

BURJ KHALIFA

The world's tallest building located in DUBAI, UAE, standing at $828\text{ m}$ with $163$ FLRS., designed by SOM ARCHITECTS.

SHANGHAI TOWER

The world's second tallest building ($632\text{ m}$, $128$ FLRS.), designed by GENSLER ARCHITECTS.

SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT

Rated number $1$ in the $2018$ SKYTRAX World Top $10$ Best Airport list; designed by SAA ARCHITECTS.