Exploring the Pompidou Centre

In what year was the Pompidou Centre opened?

• 1977

• 1980

• 1975

• 1985

Who were the architects of the Pompidou Centre?

• Norman Foster and I.M. Pei

• Tadao Ando and Alvar Aalto

• Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid

• Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers

How many architects competed to design the Pompidou Centre?

• 681

• 1000

• 500

• 250

What was the original name of the Pompidou Centre?

• Pompidou Art Centre

• Centre Georges Pompidou

• Georges Pompidou Museum

• Centre Pompidou

What was the age of Richard Rogers when he won the competition?

• 38

• 32

• 45

• 28

How many drawings were made during the design process?

• 15

• 5

• 20

• 10

What type of building is the Pompidou Centre classified as?

• Shopping mall

• Office building

• Cultural center

• Art museum

What notable feature characterizes the exterior of the Pompidou Centre?

• Exposed structural elements and colorful pipes on the exterior.

• A completely underground structure with no exterior features.

• A traditional brick exterior with ornate decorations.

• A minimalist glass facade with no visible pipes.

In which city is the Pompidou Centre located?

• Madrid

• Berlin

• Rome

• Paris

What was the public's initial reaction to the Pompidou Centre at its opening?

• The public overwhelmingly loved the Pompidou Centre from the start.

• The public's initial reaction was mixed, with some praising its innovation and others criticizing its design.

• The public found the design to be traditional and unremarkable.

• There was no public reaction as it opened quietly.