Det nordiske innendørsrommet

Using the «winter hall» of medieval Oslo’s bishop's manor as a point of departure, this article explores materials that can access how indoor spaces in urban buildings were adapted to seasonal needs. From a material of 17 buildings and constructions excavated at Follobanen Bispegata (2017–2018), a site spanning parts of a house plot, the Bishop’s Road and the outer court of the bishop’s manor, adjustments targeting seasonal factors like the temperature and humidity of indoor spaces are examined. It is suggested that architectural adaptations, aiding both permanent and seasonal functions, can be found in several types of urban buildings that vary in construction and use. Furthermore, the article discusses how storage of food and equipment, as well as livestock housing and craft activities, were influenced by seasonal rhythms. In addition to architectural features, artefacts, plant remains, and insect assemblages contribute to illustrating these usage patterns

Architectural design · Craft · Road construction · Seasonality · European Cultural and National Identity · Historical Influence and Diplomacy · Kierkegaardian Philosophy and Influence