Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-K) 2010 B.Arch Architecture Development of Contemporary - Question Paper
End-Autumn Semester Examination(2010-2011)
Dept. of Architecture & Regional Planning
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Sub. No: AR32001 Sub. Name: Development of Contemporary Architecture
Time: three hours Full Marks: 100
Department of Architecture & Regional Planning, I.I.T. Kharagpur End -Autumn Semester Examination 2010-2011
Course: BrAreh
Year; 3 rd No, of Students: 25
Subject: Development of Contemporary Architecture Time : 3 Hours
Subject No. AR 32001 Full Marks: 100
Answer any Five.
IlfttStfefe your answer with examples and sketches wherever necessary, Answers should
be precise and to the point Special credit will be given for sketches, examples as well as
precise answers.
Q1 Discuss with examples and sketches, the major traits of Indian architecture 20
in the post independent years. Highlight the influence of traditions, environmental consciousness as well modem technology on these development traits.
Q2 a) Elaborate the 'quest for an ideal form1 as illustrated in series of prototype 12
houses/viHas designed by Le Corbusier.
b) Make a comparative assessment of these works ( of le Corbusier) and 08 projects by the group 'the Whites. Highlight the commonalities and major points of departure.
Q3 Enlist the distinguishing features of late modern' architecture, in terms of 20
expression, stylistic forms and design ideas. Elaborate with relevant examples.
Q4 a) What was the genesis Of Post Modem architecture and what yvas the main 10
agenda? Elaborate on the cohcepts, issues and contradictions of post modernism through works of Venturi.
b) How did Renzo Piano and Jarrtes Stirling responded to post modernist 10 demand in designing museums ? Explain
Q5 a) How did Deutscher Werkbund followed by the Bauhaus movement 10
ushered in international style of architecture? Elaborate with examples.
b) Highlight the impact of this movement (Bauhaus) on world architecture and 10 subsequent reactions in a pluralistic approach.
Q6 Write short notes on:
a) Earty Iron Constructions
b) Grammar of Prairie Houses
c) Less ts More
d) De-architecture in S/TE projects
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