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In the meaning of "simple second home", the concept exists under other names in Danish, Norwegian (hytte – but the term torp is also used in Norwegian) and Finnish (mökki or torppa). The word is cognate with the English thorp (a secondary settlement or small group of houses in the countryside), which is found in many English placenames. [2]
Vikingsholm was built by Lora Josephine Knight as a summer home. The foundation was laid in 1928, and the building was constructed in 1929 by around 200 workers. [2] Before starting construction, Knight and her architect traveled to Scandinavia to gather ideas for the house.
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.
One of the most important exponents of postmodernism in Sweden was the British-born Ralph Erskine. Today, architecture in Sweden is being defined by such architects as Gert Wingårdh , who started as a postmodernist , but is known to pick up new trends (the works show influences from ecological design as well as Minimalism , High-tech ...
This list of tallest buildings in Scandinavia ranks skyscrapers in Denmark, Norway and Sweden that stand at least 100 m (328 ft) tall, based on height to architectural top (i.e. heights measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the top of the building, including spires).
Featuring a gym, sauna, massage room, home theater, pub, wine cellar, professional music studio and vocal booth, the DJ purchased the property from Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner in 2021. George ...
Frederiksborg Castle, Denmark. Frederiksborg Castle (Danish: Frederiksborg Slot) is a palatial complex in Hillerød, Denmark.It was built as a royal residence for King Christian IV of Denmark-Norway in the early 17th century, replacing an older castle acquired by Frederick II and becoming the largest Renaissance residence in Scandinavia.
The Scandinavian royal houses -- Denmark, Norway and Sweden -- have always been closely connected through different marriages, which means that all of the fabulous crowns and tiaras that the ...