Urban design focuses on shaping the physical features of cities and towns, including streets, public spaces, and overall infrastructure
Match the discipline with its corresponding field:
Engineering ↔️ Architecture
City planning ↔️ Urban design
Romanesque architecture is characterized by round arches, thick walls, and simple geometric forms
Classical orders, symmetry, and geometric proportions are key characteristics of Renaissance architecture.
True
Baroque architecture is known for its dramatic ornamentation, curves, and theatricality
What is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings, structures, and spaces called?
Architecture
The scope of urban design is considered macro-scale
What is one primary objective of urban design?
Improve urban environments
Which architectural style features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and large stained-glass windows?
Gothic
Baroque architecture is known for its dramatic ornamentation, curves, and theatricality
What is the architectural style of the Colosseum in Rome?
Roman
The Basilica di San Marco in Venice is a Byzantine-style domed basilica with golden mosaics.
True
Italian cities often prioritize walkability with narrow streets, plazas, and piazzas
Walkability in Italian cities is often achieved through narrow streets, plazas, and piazzas, which encourage walking and discourage private vehicle use
Italian cities often blend old and new urban designs seamlessly
True
Urban design focuses on the larger-scale planning and development of urban areas
Architecture operates on a micro-scale, while urban design operates on a macro-scale
Match the architectural style with its key characteristic:
Romanesque ↔️ Round arches
Gothic ↔️ Pointed arches
The baroque architectural style is known for its dramatic ornamentation and curves
True
The Basilica di San Marco in Venice features domed structures, golden mosaics, and arched windows
The historic city center of Venice exemplifies walkability with its network of pedestrian-only canals and bridges
What type of environment does walkability promote in urban areas?
Active, interconnected
Sustainability in urban design includes incorporating green spaces and energy-efficient buildings.
True
Walkability in Italian cities often relies on narrow streets, plazas, and piazzas
Match the Italian city with its defining urban design feature:
Venice ↔️ Pedestrian-only canals
Milan ↔️ Porta Nuova eco-district
Rome ↔️ Ancient Roman architecture
What reflects Italy's rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions in its architecture?
Diverse architectural styles
Architecture involves the planning, design, and construction of buildings.
True
Match the aspect with its field of focus:
Architecture ↔️ Individual buildings
Urban Design ↔️ Entire urban areas
Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings, structures, and spaces
The objectives of architecture include functional, aesthetic, and structural design of buildings.
True
Gothic architecture features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and large stained-glass windows
The Basilica di San Marco in Venice features domed architecture and golden mosaics.
True
Arrange the key principles of urban planning in Italy in their order of importance:
1️⃣ Walkability
2️⃣ Mixed-use development
3️⃣ Sustainability
4️⃣ Historic preservation
The Porta Nuova district in Milan incorporates green roofs, public parks, and renewable energy sources
What type of environment is created by the mix of pedestrian-only zones and limited vehicle access in Italian city centers?
Walkable environment
Which district in Milan features narrow streets, plazas, and piazzas that prioritize pedestrians over vehicles?
Navigli district
The historic core of Rome is characterized by its ancient Roman, medieval, and Renaissance architecture.
What do the diverse architectural styles in Italy reflect in terms of national identity?
Cultural heritage
Match the cultural impact of Italian architecture with its example:
Artistic Inspiration ↔️ Galleria dell'Accademia
Sense of Place ↔️ Venetian piazzas
Tourism and Economy ↔️ Historic city centers
Urban design focuses on the larger-scale planning and development of urban areas, including streets and public spaces.