Pacific Architecture

Oceanic vernacular style.

Overview

Pacific Architecture, using wood and thatch, reflects indigenous designs in Pacific Islands, pre-colonial to modern.

Core Characteristics

• Lightweight, open structures.
• Climate-responsive designs.
• Vernacular aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Fijian Bure (Fiji, traditional).
• Maori Wharenui (New Zealand, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Cultural focus.
• Residential, Civic: Houses, meeting halls.
• Indigenous Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Preserves Pacific cultural identity.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Wood Construction (technique), Environmental Adaptation (theory), Roof (element), Vernacular (movement)