Northwest European

Architecture with timber houses and Gothic cathedrals.

Overview

Northwest European architecture, using wood and stone, features timber-framed houses and Gothic cathedrals, prominent in Germany and Belgium.

Core Characteristics

• Timber-framed houses.
• Gothic pointed arches.
• Medieval prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Cologne Cathedral (Germany, 1248).
• Bruges Houses (Belgium, medieval).

Architectural Connections

• Medieval: Religious focus.
• Religious: Cathedrals.
• Gothic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by European craftsmen, it shaped medieval urban design.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Verticality (theory), Arch (element), Medieval Architecture (movement)