The architectural landmark 'Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad' (IIM-A) features vast geometric voids in its brick facades. What was their architectural purpose?
A.To hold solar energy capture panels
B.To provide natural ventilation and shade against the hot Gujarat climate
C.To reduce the weight of concrete foundations
D.To act as structural spaces for expanding future rooms
Explanation:
Louis Kahn designed giant circular and square brick window cutouts to act as natural wind tunnels and cooling shade elements suitable for Ahmedabad weather.
The spectacular Vittala Temple complex at Hampi, renowned for its 56 musical pillars and iconic stone chariot, was patronized heavily by which Vijayanagara monarch?
Explanation:
While its construction began earlier, the Vittala Temple was heavily expanded and embellished under the reign of Emperor Krishnadevaraya (1509–1529 AD) of the Tuluva dynasty.
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