Santa Cruz de Tenerife Concert Hall

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Concert Hall

Assessment

Interactive Video

Architecture

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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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.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2003

2000

1997

1995

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Renzo Piano

Santiago Calatrava

Zaha Hadid

Frank Gehry

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The Hub

The Core

The Nut

The Shell

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The Shields

The Curtains

The Sails

The Wings

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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