- 1. Swiss architecture and design are renowned for their precision, quality, and innovation. Influenced by the country's stunning alpine landscapes and rich heritage, Swiss design often combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to create timeless and functional pieces. Architects and designers from Switzerland are known for their attention to detail, use of sustainable materials, and seamless integration of technology into their work. Whether it's a sleek modern building or a beautifully crafted piece of furniture, Swiss design always strives for perfection and aims to enhance the way we live and interact with our surroundings. The unique blend of tradition and innovation in Swiss architecture and design continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
Who is considered the father of modern architecture in Switzerland?
A) Le Corbusier
B) Frank Gehry
C) Mies van der Rohe
D) Zaha Hadid
- 2. Which Swiss city is known for its modern and contemporary architecture?
A) Geneva
B) Lucerne
C) Zurich
D) Bern
- 3. Which Swiss architect is known for designing the Therme Vals in Switzerland?
A) Santiago Calatrava
B) Jacques Herzog
C) Pierre de Meuron
D) Peter Zumthor
- 4. What famous Swiss design company is known for its modern furniture and interiors?
A) Herman Miller
B) Vitra
C) Knoll
D) IKEA
- 5. The Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne was designed by which famous Japanese architect?
A) SANAA (Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa)
B) Kengo Kuma
C) Tadao Ando
D) Toyo Ito
- 6. Which Swiss designer is known for his functional and minimalistic furniture designs?
A) Verner Panton
B) Ettore Sottsass
C) Max Bill
D) Ingo Maurer
- 7. The Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron are based in which Swiss city?
A) Bern
B) Basel
C) Geneva
D) Zurich
- 8. Where is the Vitra Campus, home to the Vitra Design Museum and notable architectural buildings, located?
A) Austria
B) France
C) Switzerland
D) Germany
- 9. Which Swiss architect designed the striking Shard building in London?
A) Daniel Libeskind
B) Norman Foster
C) Renzo Piano
D) Zaha Hadid
- 10. Which city is known for its historic old town with medieval architecture in Switzerland?
A) Zurich
B) Geneva
C) Lausanne
D) Bern
- 11. What Swiss design company is best known for its iconic red Swiss Army Knife?
A) Wenger
B) Victorinox
C) Leatherman
D) Gerber
- 12. What famous industrial designer was born in Switzerland and is known for his functional and ergonomic designs?
A) Dieter Rams
B) Karim Rashid
C) Marc Newson
D) Philippe Starck
- 13. The curving, organic forms used by Swiss architect Mario Botta are characteristic of which architectural style?
A) Postmodernism
B) Minimalism
C) Expressionism
D) Deconstructivism
- 14. Which Swiss architect is known for designing the Prada Aoyama Epicenter store in Tokyo, Japan?
A) Santiago Calatrava
B) Thom Mayne
C) Renzo Piano
D) Herzog & de Meuron
- 15. The Swiss architect Marcel Breuer is famous for his design of which iconic chair?
A) Tulip Chair
B) Barcelona Chair
C) Wassily Chair
D) Eames Lounge Chair
- 16. Which Swiss city is famous for its unique Musegg Wall and iconic Kapellbrücke bridge?
A) Geneva
B) Lucerne
C) Lausanne
D) Zurich
- 17. Which Swiss architect designed the Bird's Nest Stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
A) Zaha Hadid
B) Norman Foster
C) Jacques Herzog & Pierre de Meuron
D) Rem Koolhaas
- 18. What Swiss design company is famous for creating the Helvetica font?
A) Linotype
B) Gotham
C) Haas Type Foundry
D) Adobe
- 19. In what year was the iconic Vitra Design Museum opened in Germany?
A) 1989
B) 1980
C) 2005
D) 1995
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