Søylen
Søylen is the definite form of the Norwegian noun søyle and refers to a vertical, upright element that functions as a supporting member in a structure. The term is primarily used in architecture and construction, where a søyle acts to transfer loads from above down to foundations. It can also be used more generally to denote a prominent upright marker or support.
In architecture and engineering, søyler are typically made of stone, brick, concrete, steel, or timber. They
Søyler may be freestanding, supporting a structure independently, or engaged as part of a wall or façade.
Beyond architecture, the term is used metaphorically to denote central, stabilizing elements within systems, organizations, or