Nordic

Architecture with wooden stave churches and modern minimalism.

Overview

Nordic architecture, using wood and stone, features stave churches and minimalist houses, prominent in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

Core Characteristics

• Wooden stave churches.
• Minimalist flat-roofed houses.
• Medieval and modern prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Borgund Stave Church (Norway, 1180).
• Copenhagen Opera House (Denmark, 2004).

Architectural Connections

• Medieval: Religious focus.
• Religious: Churches.
• Nordic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Nordic craftsmen, it blends tradition with modernism.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Woodworking (technique), Minimalism (theory), Roof (element), Modern Architecture (movement)