New Guinea

Architecture with thatched houses and spirit houses.

Overview

New Guinea architecture, using thatch and wood, features stilted houses and ceremonial spirit houses, prominent in Papua New Guinea.

Core Characteristics

• Thatched stilted houses.
• Carved spirit houses.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Sepik Spirit Houses (Papua New Guinea, traditional).
• Highland Huts (Papua New Guinea, traditional).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by New Guinea craftsmen, it reflects tribal traditions.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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