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Baltic brick homes

Definition

Baltic brick homes are traditional German homes built using bricks as the primary construction material. These homes can be found in regions along the Baltic Sea coast.

Analogy

Baltic brick homes are like building blocks stacked together to create sturdy and durable structures, just like how bricks are used to build these homes.

Related terms

Brickwork: Brickwork refers to the process of laying bricks in a specific pattern to construct walls or other structures.

Red-brick architecture: Red-brick architecture refers to buildings constructed primarily using red-colored bricks, which became popular during certain periods in German history.

Hanseatic architecture: Hanseatic architecture refers to the architectural style prevalent in cities belonging to the Hanseatic League, characterized by gabled roofs and ornate facades.

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