21st Century Architecture Quiz: The Cutting Edge

Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.
- Frank Gehry

This four-part Architecture Quiz series will explore awe-inspiring architecture all over the world, from the iconic monuments of antiquity to the cutting-edge designs of the 21st century. We'll test your knowledge of famous towers, plazas, mosques, castles, cathedrals, and every other type of structure under the sun.

A Chance to Build Your Architectural Expertise!

The questions in this Architecture Quiz series range from basic to difficult. We'll see how much you already know about the greatest architectural feats and wonders in the world, from the engineering triumph of an ancient pyramid to the delicate grace of a Gothic cathedral, from the mathematical symmetry of a classical government building to the undulating form of a 21st- century skyscraper. Regardless of how much knowledge you start with, you're bound to learn something new. Even better, you may encounter a breathtaking architectural work for the first time in this photo-rich quiz series. 

Quiz #2 is All About The Amazing Architecture of the 21st Century

While certain periods in history have had one dominant architecture style, the 21st century is a design smorgasbord. Thanks to rapid technological advancement, the engineering limitations that once hampered an architect's creative vision are becoming less and less of an issue. When it comes to contemporary architecture, the sky's the limit.

Stay tuned for the next two installments of this four-part Architecture Quiz series! If you missed Quiz #1, you can still try it out here. In the meantime, why not check out the rest of our fascinating architecture- and design-related quizzes? You can start right here!