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e. The architecture of Denmark has its origins in the Viking Age, revealed by archaeological finds. It was established in the Middle Ages when first Romanesque, then Gothic churches and cathedrals, were built throughout the country. During this period, brick became the construction material of choice for churches, fortifications and castles, as ...
Functionalism (architecture) In architecture, functionalism is the principle that buildings should be designed based solely on their purpose and function. An international functionalist architecture movement emerged in the wake of World War I, as part of the wave of Modernism. Its ideas were largely inspired by a desire to build a new and ...
Timeline of architectural styles. 6000BC–1000AD • 1000–1750 • 1750–1900 • 1900–Present. Architectural style • Architecture timeline. This timeline shows the periods of various architectural styles in a graphical fashion.
The architecture of Copenhagen in Denmark is characterised by a wide variety of styles, progressing through Christian IV 's early 17th century landmarks and the elegant 17th century mansions and palaces of Frederiksstaden, to the late 19th century residential boroughs and cultural institutions to the modernistic contribution of the 20th century ...
Danmarks Nationalbank. Arne Emil Jacobsen, Hon. FAIA (Danish pronunciation: [ˈɑːnə e̝ˈmiˀl ˈjɑkʰʌpsn̩]; 11 February 1902 – 24 March 1971) was a Danish architect and furniture designer. He is remembered for his contribution to architectural functionalism and for the worldwide success he enjoyed with simple well-designed chairs.
1929 – Villa Savoye designed by Le Corbusier. 1928 – Hector Guimard builds his last house in Paris. 1927 – The Weissenhof Estate, an exhibition of apartment houses designed by leading modern architects, held at Stuttgart, Germany. 1926 – Bauhaus Dessau building, designed by Walter Gropius, opened.
Danish modern also known as Scandinavian modern is a style of minimalist furniture and housewares from Denmark associated with the Danish design movement. In the 1920s, Kaare Klint embraced the principles of Bauhaus modernism in furniture design, creating clean, pure lines based on an understanding of classical furniture craftsmanship coupled with careful research into materials, proportions ...
Denmark became the supreme and dominating power in Northern Europe, yet failed to restore the Kalmar Union. Discovery of SN 1572. 1572. Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe discovers SN 1572. Founding of Kristianopel. 1603. Founding of Kristianopel. Christian IV's expeditions to Greenland.