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  2. Architecture of Sweden - Wikipedia

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    As is the norm in the history of architecture, the architectural history of a nation naturally lends itself to the history of its monuments, and to the development of that nation's institutions of power: palaces, castles, and churches. This also applies in the case of the history of architecture in Sweden. The break comes with the modern era ...

  3. Architecture of Denmark - Wikipedia

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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 ...

  4. Architecture of Copenhagen - Wikipedia

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    Copenhagen is recognised globally as an exemplar of best practice urban planning. Its thriving mixed use city centre is defined by striking contemporary architecture, engaging public spaces and an abundance of human activity. These design outcomes have been deliberately achieved through careful replanning in the second half of the 20th century ...

  5. Architecture of Norway - Wikipedia

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    The architecture of Norway has evolved in response to changing economic conditions, technological advances, demographic fluctuations and cultural shifts. While outside architectural influences are apparent in much of Norwegian architecture, they have often been adapted to meet Norwegian climatic conditions, including: harsh winters, high winds and, in coastal areas, salt spray.

  6. Kingo Houses - Wikipedia

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    Masonry. Design and construction. Architect (s) Jørn Utzon. Kingo Houses is a housing development designed by architect Jørn Utzon in Helsingør, Denmark. The development consists of 60 L-shaped houses based upon the design of traditional Danish farmhouses with central courtyards and those of Chinese and Islamic dwellings.

  7. Nordic Classicism - Wikipedia

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    Nordic Classicism. Stockholm Public Library (1920–28) by Gunnar Asplund. Nordic Classicism was a style of architecture that briefly blossomed in the Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland) between 1910 and 1930. Until a resurgence of interest for the period during the 1980s (marked by several scholarly studies and public ...

  8. Torp (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    Torp (architecture) A typical Swedish torp. The author Dan Andersson lived in this one. A torp (Swedish pronunciation: [tɔrp]) is a type of cottage emblematic of the Swedish countryside. It comes from the Old Norse þorp. In modern usage, it is the classic Swedish summer house, a small cottage painted in Falu red and white, [1] and evidence of ...

  9. List of historic houses in Denmark - Wikipedia

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    Krenkerup. Manor house. 1490. 54°46′37″N 11°40′13″E. /  54.77694°N 11.67028°E  / 54.77694; 11.67028. The original stone building was extended for Mogens Gøye in 1510 with further extensions and rebuilding until 1780. It stands an estate of 3,700 ha, one of the largest in Denmark. Ny Kirstineberg.

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