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The wooden trading houses of Bryggen are a shining example of traditional Norwegian architecture. So much so, the area is one of Norway's UNESCO World Heritage sites. In the Middle Ages, Bergen was the major port of export for dried fish and fish oil from northern Norway. German merchants joined the trade, offering grains in return.


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1. Stave churches The stave churches are a surviving remnant of the European Middle Ages, and a must-see when you visit Norway. Notice how beautifully the wooden doors and finials have been carved! 2. Norwegian wood architecture Wood has sheltered us for thousands of years.


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Viking houses | Complete list with pictures - Nordic Culture Viking houses - What did they look like? In Vikings by SkjaldenJanuary 19, 2019 During the Viking age, most people lived in the countryside around the world and that was of course also the case for the people in Scandinavia.


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Rorbu in Reine. Rorbu is a Norwegian traditional type of seasonal house used by fishermen, normally located in a fishing village. The buildings are constructed on land, but with the one end on poles in the water, allowing easy access to vessels. The style and term is used along the coast of Western Norway and Northern Norway, and is most common.


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As a result, the traditional Norwegian farm culture remained strong, and Norway differed from most European countries in never adopting feudalism.. Kitchen - traditional Norwegian homes combined the family room and kitchen, but in early apartment buildings, small, so-called "laboratory kitchens" were popular. Over time, eat-in-kitchens.


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History of Norwegian House Colors Norwegian architecture is known for its unique style, with its steep roofs, wood cladding, and intricate details. Traditional Norwegian houses were adorned with vibrant colors, and the color the homeowner chose was largely determined by their financial status, geographic location, and occupation.


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Norway, a land of breathtaking fjords and majestic mountains, has a rich architectural heritage that seamlessly blends with its stunning natural surroundings. From traditional wooden stave churches to cutting-edge modern designs, Norwegian architecture is a testament to the nation's history, culture, and adaptability.


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Longhouse Design. Longhouses would vary in size based on the importance of the owner. They were around 5-7 metres (15-25 feet) wide in the middle and from 15-75 metres (50-250 feet) long. No matter the size, the basic construction was the same. Two rows of wooden columns ran the length of the house supporting the high points of the roof.


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7 Carefully Crafted Timber Homes Nestled in the Nordic Landscape Celebrate the harmony between man-made structure and natural environment with these Norwegian residential designs. Tian Wang Collections Architizer's 12th Annual A+Awards are officially underway!


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So, the traditional Norwegian farm culture remained strong. And because of the ready availability of wood, houses were not built in Baroque, Renaissance, and Rococo architecture like elsewhere in Europe. In the 20th century, Norwegian architecture draw inspiration from connections with social policy and innovation.


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Snøhetta perches "floating treehouse" on Norwegian hillside Architecture studio Snøhetta and engineer Tor Helge Dokka have created House Dokka, a mass-timber home that perches on a hillside in.


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Snøhetta (Credit: Snøhetta) The Scandi love of stripped-back simplicity and open-air living come together in the prefabricated homes dotted around the countryside. Clare Dowdy explores the.


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What are Rorbuer Today, most rorbuer are either hotels/accommodations, rented out as vacation homes or a museum. These small "cabins" are most common in the northern parts of Norway but more specifically the Lofoten Islands. To understand how they came to be, the early 900s winters, more than a thousand years ago.


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.the incredible Norwegian stave churches. Urnes Stave Church is the oldest preserved wooden building in Norway, dating back to 1130..while Borgund Stave Church (video) has some of the most elaborate carvings. The magical thing about wood is that it is almost eternal, if we take good care of it.


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Bryggen, Bergen The wooden trading houses of Bryggen are a shining example of traditional Norwegian architecture. So much so, the area is one of Norway's UNESCO World Heritage sites. In the Middle Ages, Bergen was the main port of export for dried fish and fish oil from northern Norway.