GATE Architecture and Planning Practice Quiz

Question 1

In architectural composition, which principle is primarily concerned with achieving a sense of visual stability by distributing apparent weight among elements of a design?

Accepted Answer

Balance

Question 2

A façade has identical window bays placed at equal intervals across its width. Which compositional principle is most directly expressed?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm

Question 3

A museum plan is largely symmetrical, but a single projecting volume is added to mark the main gallery. The overall composition is best understood as

Accepted Answer

symmetrical order modified by hierarchical emphasis

Question 4

A façade uses alternating narrow and wide bays in a repeating sequence. Compared to equal bay spacing, this most directly creates

Accepted Answer

alternating rhythm

GATE Architecture and Planning — Syllabus & notes

Syllabus and study notes