Melanesian

Architecture with thatched huts and spirit houses.

Overview

Melanesian architecture, using thatch and wood, features elevated huts and ceremonial spirit houses, prominent in Papua New Guinea and Fiji.

Core Characteristics

• Thatched elevated huts.
• Carved spirit houses.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Haus Tambaran (Papua New Guinea, traditional).
• Fijian Bure (Fiji, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Cultural focus.
• Residential: Huts.
• Oceanic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Melanesian craftsmen, it reflects tribal spirituality.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Thatching (technique), Symbolism (theory), Roof (element), Vernacular (movement)