South Pacific

Architecture with thatched houses and stone platforms.

Overview

South Pacific architecture, using thatch and stone, features open houses and ceremonial platforms, prominent in Samoa and Tonga.

Core Characteristics

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

Notable Examples

• Samoan Fale (Samoa, traditional).
• Haʻamonga ʻa Maui (Tonga, 13th century).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Pacific craftsmen, it reflects island traditions.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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