The Stavkirke of Norway
The word "stavkirke" means "wooden frames made up of large circular posts". It defines a large part of the medieval temples that were erected between the 12th and 14th centuries in Norway.
These churches are a type of vernacular architecture very characteristic of Northern Europe and stand out for their elaborate construction technique.
In Nordic culture they have a deep emotional relationship with wood. For them this means something more than a simple building material, it gives them a sense of society and security that satisfies their shelter needs.
This culture of wood can continue to live among us, we only need to pay attention to the mastery of the work that our ancestors did.
Despite the fact that there are only 29 standing out of the two thousand that existed, they are worth observing, analyzing and delighting in their beauty.
Borgund, is one of the wooden churches that has survived and a sample of the essence of this very elaborate construction system.
This work is a personal project of scientific investigation of the construction technique of the "stavkirke", to be able to spread, promote and protect this Nordic culture of wood.
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