Tuesday, August 23, 2011

F is for fachwerk house


F is for....Fachwerk House. Timber framing (German: Fachwerk literally "framework"), or half-timbering, is the method of creating structures using heavy timbers jointed by pegged mortise and tenon joints.(Source). This is a picture from last June in Germany, where I saw many of this type. The chosen one is, in addition, a so-called Bügeleisenhaus (iron house), because its form resembles a domestic iron!  I found a more official picture here.  Brought to you by ABC Wednesday
Posted by at Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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27 comments:

  1. rashbreAugust 23, 2011 4:41 PM

    Liking the new look! The house is pretty and its amazing how many of this type there are around Germany.

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  2. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 5:18 PM

    I love your photo more! So beautiful and yep that area of Europe I just love (the houses).. :)

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  3. RajeshAugust 23, 2011 5:30 PM

    That is great looking house, very different from what I have seen.

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  4. Roger Owen GreenAugust 23, 2011 5:40 PM

    very thin people live there? ;-)
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  5. Gigi AnnAugust 23, 2011 5:41 PM

    What a unique looking house. I've never seen one quite like it before.

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  6. NankaAugust 23, 2011 6:00 PM

    A beautiful house and strong too!! Something new to me!!

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  7. Sylvia KAugust 23, 2011 6:12 PM

    I always loved the timber framing of houses I saw in Germany! This house is so lovely and unique! Terrific capture for the F Day, Mar! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  8. fredamansAugust 23, 2011 6:20 PM

    That is a beautiful place!

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  9. photowannabeAugust 23, 2011 6:27 PM

    Interesting house. Its so narrow. I love its "Old World" charm.

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  10. CarverAugust 23, 2011 7:36 PM

    What a great word and shot for F. I hope you are having a good week so far.

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  11. Jane and ChrisAugust 23, 2011 10:04 PM

    WOW! No room to swing a....well you know!
    Jane x

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  12. kenjuAugust 23, 2011 10:09 PM

    How quaint!! I do wonder how anyone can live in something so narrow.

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  13. EG CameraGirlAugust 23, 2011 10:37 PM

    It's a style of architecture I often think of when I think of Europe...but I didn't know what it was called. Thanks!

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  14. Leslie:August 23, 2011 11:51 PM

    Is the house really that narrow??? I like the look, though, but would need more room for myself. lol

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  15. KathyAugust 24, 2011 12:54 AM

    It's so tiny!

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  16. Chubskulit RoseAugust 24, 2011 1:45 AM

    Very unique!

    First Grade's Fees is what I have for ABC this week.

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  17. CherylAugust 24, 2011 2:55 AM

    I wouldn't have noticed it was shaped like an iron if you hadn't included that bit. I knew it was off, just wasn't sure why. Nice capture.

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  18. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 6:38 AM

    I always wondered what that kind of architecture was called. So cool. Fascinating!

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  19. Oakland Daily PhotoAugust 24, 2011 8:15 AM

    Timbered buildings are so appealing. That they continue to stand after centuries is amazing.

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  20. HorsoonAugust 24, 2011 9:21 AM

    This is a very beautiful shot. I love the vignetting effect.

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  21. GattinaAugust 24, 2011 9:54 AM

    Very familiar to me ! and I have also seen lots of these houses in the little villages or towns along the South East coast in England.

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  22. Kim, USAAugust 24, 2011 7:45 PM

    Wow does somebody really live in this house? I really love this photo. Very neat and thanks for the info.

    ABC Wed

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  23. Liz HindsAugust 24, 2011 9:02 PM

    It does look like an iron!
    Beautiful building.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 6:25 AM

    I can see the Flatiron Building resemblance. We sometimes call these MacTudors here in the States, only because they are usually pretty flimsy here, and mostly vinyl! Thanks for stopping by my blog - I loved the pic and comments. Thx for including links, too, very educational! Peace, Amy Barlow Liberatore
    http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/08/25/twofer-haiku-heaven-sent/

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  25. CarolineAugust 26, 2011 6:56 AM

    I love this picture. It looks like something from a fairytale.

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  26. Hootin AnniAugust 26, 2011 12:54 PM

    This is just too amazing!!! I love the concept, and I LOVE the architectural design.


    Good news and some MORE good news is my Friday post. Hope your weekend goes smoothly!!!

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  27. TorAaAugust 31, 2011 8:13 PM

    Could be for Flowers as well;-)
    Wich are very common in these villages...

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