Santa Cruz de Tenerife Concert Hall

In 1997, construction began on a new concert hall in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, designed by Santiago Calatrava. Known for his work on the Oculus Transport Hub, Calatrava's design for the hall features flowing forms and seamless concrete, presenting significant engineering challenges. The structure includes three main components: the Nut, which houses two auditoriums and provides crucial support; the Sails, which form the outer walls; and the Wing, a massive structure resting on the Nut. The hall is a testament to modern architectural and engineering prowess.

In which year did the construction of the new concert hall in Santa Cruz de Tenerife begin?

• 2003

• 2000

• 1997

• 1995

Who was the architect behind the design of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife concert hall?

• Renzo Piano

• Santiago Calatrava

• Zaha Hadid

• Frank Gehry

What was a significant challenge in the construction of the concert hall?

• Finding a suitable location

• Designing the interior acoustics

• Securing funding for the project

• Creating seamless concrete forms

What nickname was given to the central building of the concert hall?

• The Hub

• The Core

• The Nut

• The Shell

What are the outer walls of the main concert hall referred to as?

• The Shields

• The Curtains

• The Sails

• The Wings

What is the Wing of the concert hall compared to in terms of weight?

• A large ship

• 10 747 aircraft

• A fleet of cars

• A small skyscraper