This is the nave of the church of Saint Cyriakus which was constructed in Gernode, Germany in 973 CE. Just like the early christian or Carolingian basilica the interior has a naive flanked by side aisles. But it is different in that the design of the three level wall elevation creates a rhythmic effect distinct from the uniformity that had characterized earlier basilicas. The church was built by Gero who was a collaborator of emperor Otto 1 for his son Siegfried who had died heirless. The church has had additions put in during the 11th and 12th centuries which include the west crypt, side galleries, the enlargement of the west work and towers.

This is the Torhalle gatehouse in Lorsch, Germany during the 9th century. The gate house uses architecture from the Carolingian era with preserved sculpture and painting from that period. This gatehouse was commissioned by Charlemagne. The gatehouse has elements of Roman triumphal arches and also uses the venacular Teutonic heritage of polychromic masonry.

Both of these architectures use elements from the Carolingian era.