Oceanic

Architecture with thatched houses and stone platforms.

Overview

Oceanic architecture, using thatch and stone, features open houses and ceremonial platforms, prominent in Polynesia and Melanesia.

Core Characteristics

• Thatched open houses.
• Stone ceremonial platforms.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Nan Madol (Micronesia, 13th century).
• Samoan Fale (Samoa, traditional).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Oceanic craftsmen, it reflects island adaptation.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Thatching (technique), Functionalism (theory), Platform (element), Vernacular (movement)