Arkitektur och Byggande - Asiatisk och egyptisk arkitektur

a traditional style of Japanese tea houses and residential architecture associated with the tea ceremony, known for its simplicity, natural materials, and integration with the surrounding garden

a traditional Japanese architectural style characterized by the use of wooden screens, tatami mats, and decorative alcoves

a style of aristocratic residential architecture characterized by a large main hall surrounded by smaller buildings, often seen in palaces and noble estates during the Heian period

a style primarily used for Shinto shrines dedicated to Hachiman, characterized by a symmetrical gabled roof with two entranceways and verandas

a style used for shrines associated with mountain worship, featuring a distinctive blend of Buddhist and Shinto architectural elements

a style of shrine architecture characterized by a curved, thatched roof, often resembling the shape of a wave, commonly seen in shrine halls

a Japanese architectural style featuring layered roofs and symmetrical layouts seen in imperial and aristocratic buildings

a traditional wooden townhouse found in Kyoto, Japan, known for its narrow frontage and deep interior design

a traditional Japanese gate commonly found at the entrance of Shinto shrines, characterized by two vertical pillars and a horizontal lintel, often painted in red and symbolizing the transition from the secular to the sacred

a religious structure in Japan dedicated to the worship of kami, the spirits or deities of nature and ancestors, often characterized by a distinctive architectural style, torii gates, and various ritual elements

a meditation hall or space, typically associated with Zen Buddhism, where practitioners gather for silent seated meditation and other related practices

a place where tea is served, often accompanied by snacks or light meals

a peaceful Japanese-style garden with rocks, sand or gravel, and minimal plants, created to promote tranquility, meditation, and a harmonious connection with nature

a traditional Japanese architectural ornamentation in the form of a demon or ogre mask, often made of clay or ceramic, placed on the edges of roofs or walls to ward off evil spirits and bring protection to the building

a multi-story temple located in East or South Asia with a curved roof at each story

a traditional Chinese architectural element consisting of interlocking wooden brackets that support the roof and transfer the weight of the structure to the columns or walls

traditional Korean houses with distinctive architectural features, including wooden frames, paper sliding doors, and curved roofs, reflecting the cultural heritage of Korea

a circular or semi-circular opening found in traditional Chinese gardens and architecture, typically made of stone or wood, creating a framed entrance or window that symbolizes harmony and good fortune

a type of ancient Egyptian tomb structure characterized by a rectangular, flat-roofed design with sloping sides, typically consisting of an underground burial chamber and a superstructure above ground

a small structure or room within an ancient Egyptian temple or tomb complex where offerings, rituals, and prayers were conducted to honor and provide for the deceased or deities

an underground structure or chamber, often used as a tomb or sacred space, typically found in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Rome, and characterized by its subterranean location and architectural features

a type of ancient Egyptian temple built near or connected to a royal tomb, dedicated to the worship and commemoration of a deceased pharaoh, serving as a place for rituals, offerings, and the veneration of the ruler's spirit

a grand entrance gateway in ancient Egyptian architecture, characterized by two sloping walls and a central doorway

a large hall with a roof supported by many columns

a stone monument built in ancient Egypt usually as a tomb for the pharaohs, which has a triangular or square base that slopes up to the top

a small, enclosed chamber or room, typically found in ancient Egyptian tombs, where the statue or representation of the deceased person was placed for worship or remembrance

an architectural element in ancient Egyptian tomb and temple architecture that resembles a real door but is not functional