Test on Frank Gehry and Postmodern Architecture

Question 1: Was Frank Gehry's Ronald Davis Studio and Residence in Malibu destroyed in a wildfire in 2015?

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The Ronald Davis Studio and Residence was destroyed in November 2018 by wildfire, not in 2015.

Question 2: Which of the following statements accurately describes Frank Gehry's Christophe deMenil Residence Renovation?

A. The project was commissioned in 1981.

B. It is located in Malibu, California.

C. It is also known as the Carriage House.

D. The renovation was completed in 1978.

Explanation: The Christophe deMenil Residence Renovation was commissioned in 1978 and listed as a 1981 project. It is located at 147 East 69th Street, New York NY, and is also known as the Carriage House.

Question 3: In 2012, The Swire Apartments were the most expensive real estate in Hong Kong at $3500 per sf.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that in 2012, The Swire Apartments were the most expensive real estate in Hong Kong at $3400 per sf.

Question 4: Frank Gehry designed multiple residential projects in the state of California.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials list several residential projects by Frank Gehry in California, including The Frank and Berta Gehry Trust Duplex in Los Angeles CA, The Adelaide Investments LLP House in Santa Monica CA, The John Baldessari House and Gallery in Venice CA, and The Roy and Carol Doumani House in Marina Del Rey CA.

Question 5: Which of the following structures designed by Gehry are considered commercial or public buildings, according to the provided study materials?

A. The Tower/Virgin Records Store Renovation in Boston

B. The Beekman Tower in New York

C. The Swire Apartments in Hong Kong

D. The Mirvish-Gehry Project in Toronto

Explanation: The study materials describe The Tower/Virgin Records Store Renovation as a former commercial store and a renovation project, the Beekman Tower as containing a public school and medical center in addition to apartments, and the Mirvish-Gehry Project as condo towers, which are large-scale commercial developments. The Swire Apartments are specifically mentioned as apartments, making them residential.