schweizerstil

Swedish
Swedish Villa Eolslund, constructed 1867, is an example of Swiss chalet style.
Norwegian Villa Fridheim constructed 1890–1892, midst the Belle Époque.

Etymology

Compound of schweizer- (“Swiss”) +‎ stil (“style”). First attested in 1866.[1]

Noun

schweizerstil c

  1. (architecture) Swiss chalet style; a style inspired by rural Swiss architecture.

References
  1. schweizerstil in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)
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