halvkuler

Halvkuler is a Nordic term typically used to refer to hemispherical forms. In Danish and Norwegian, halvkuler is the plural of halvkule, literally “half-sphere.” The expression appears in contexts such as geometry, architecture, and design to describe rounded, dome-like shapes that represent one half of a sphere.

In geometry and related disciplines, halvkuler denotes hemispheres or hemispherical surfaces and their associated solids. Such forms are encountered in problems involving volume, surface area, and symmetry, and they appear in models, lenses, and other spherical constructions.

In architecture and decorative arts, halvkuler are often used to describe hemispherical elements of domes, caps, arches, or ornamental features. They may appear as standalone units or as parts of more complex forms, contributing to a sense of curvature and volume in facades, interiors, and sculpture.

Because halvkuler can have different meanings depending on linguistic and contextual usage, identifying the precise sense usually requires additional information such as the surrounding text or field (mathematics, architecture, or design). If a specific usage or region is intended, that detail will clarify which meaning is intended. See also hemisphere and half-sphere for related concepts.