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Quizzical Pursuit
—The Architecture Puzzler
Created by Dave Guadagni
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Architecture Puzzler #182
Today's architect would not think of building a large unreinforced stone or masonry building in most of the world because of the danger posed by earthquakes on such structures. Yet many huge unreinforced classical and gothic buildings stand today. The Parthenon, the Pantheon, and the gothic cathedrals are all examples. Why could ancient builders do what we are unwilling to attempt?
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Question from Last Week:
Architecture Puzzler #181
Name the architect who has received the following honors: Royal Institute of British Architects Gold Medal, American Institute of Architects Gold Medal, and the Pritzker Prize. Hint: he has also been knighted and has a life peerage in Britain’s House of Lords.
Answer to Puzzler #181
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Dave Guadagni, AIA, is an architect with Robertson/Sherwood/Architects
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The Parthenon, Athens, by Ictinus and Callicrates
Great Buildings Photo © Howard Davis
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