Born in Brazil, architect Lina Bo Bardi is recognized as a leading figure in modern architecture. A student posits that Bo Bardi’s work is notable for its "social utility"—claiming that she designed buildings not just for aesthetics, but to actively foster community interaction and public life.
Which finding, if true, would most directly underpin the student's claim?
Bo Bardi designed her buildings with large, open public plazas and movable interior walls to allow residents to configure spaces for communal gatherings and markets.
Bo Bardi’s buildings frequently utilized raw concrete and glass, materials that were stylish in the brutalist movement of the time.
Several of Bo Bardi’s most famous projects were commissioned by private art collectors to house their personal galleries.
Bo Bardi was the first woman to receive a prestigious architectural award in South America.
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The student claims Bo Bardi’s work has "social utility" and fosters "community interaction." Designing buildings with "large, open public plazas" and "movable walls" for "communal gatherings" provides direct architectural evidence of this intent.
Choice B focuses on materials (concrete/glass) and style (brutalist), not social function. Choice C focuses on private galleries, which excludes the public, contradicting the claim of "social utility." Choice D focuses on her awards/gender, not the specific features of her architecture.