African architecture

In recent years, women architects have gained more influence in their field, developing innovative approaches to practice and design. They are using local materials and techniques to design and deliver buildings for longevity. Some are facing challenges since non-designers often build their own homes, shops, schools, and other structures. So, they need to show that their innovative approaches will improve people’s lifestyle, helping urban areas develop cohesively and sustainably.

Image 27 of 45 from gallery of A Luxury Safari Resort in Africa and an Eco-Lodge in Rural Greece: 8 Unbuilt Resorts Submitted by the ArchDaily Community. BAOBAB Luxury Safari Resort - MASK architects. Image Courtesy of MASK architects

There is incredible and underrated architecture across Africa, from important archaeological sites to vernacular structures to cathedrals and mosques.

Inspired Geometry by Ndebele Tribe - ◦ ◦ ◇ ◈ ◈ ▲ NEW CROP ▲ ◈ ◈ ◇ ◦ ◦ The Ndebele tribe's ability to transform colors and geometric design borrowed from their ancestors to life is so powerful! Since the 18th century, women of the Ndebele tribe of South Africa has been painting their mud houses with strong visions and whole hearts.

Porky Hefer took cues from the amorphous shape of bird nests to create The Nest at Sossus, an off-grid guesthouse on a wildlife reserve in Namibia.

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Newsletter # 388 - Contemporary African Architecture