NY's Citicorp Center

What is the architectural style of the 1950s, 60s and 70s called?

• the American style

• the International style

• the New-Yorker style

• the Trump style

Why was this architectural style so popular?

• because it was strong and beautiful

• because it was cheap and easy to replicate

• because the Americans loved it

• because it was high

What materials were these buildings made of?

• concrete and stone

• paper and cardboard

• glass and metal

• steel and concrete

What is the main problem with this architectural style?

• Buildings are too strong

• Buildings are too stiff

• Buildings are too expensive

• Buildings are too light

Where is the Citicorp Center located?

• Downtown Manhattan

• Uptown Manhattan

• Harlem

• Brooklyn

How high is the Citicorp Center?

• 600 feet

• 700 feet

• 800 feet

• 900 feet

Which materials is the Citicorp Center's skin (exterior) made of?

• glass and aluminium

• glass and steel

• steel and stone

• concrete

What do you call this device?

• a sensor

• a tuned mass damper

• a storm detector

• a steel box

Where is this device placed?

• near the bottom of the building

• on the rooftop

• near the top of the building

• on the 18th floor of the building

How heavy is this device?

• 200 tons

• 400 tons

• 600 tons

• 800 tons