East african architecture

Nigeria vernacular architecture, South Africa vernacular architecture, Ethiopia vernacular architecture, Namibia vernacular architecture, Mali vernacular

Continuing our collaboration with Dom Publishers, the editors of the Sub-Saharan Africa Architectural Guide select the architectural highlights east Africa.

Are you implying berbers started to use stones only after the islamicization ? Stone structures in NW Africa go back to at least the chalcolithic and I'm...

The glories of African architecture are often shamefully overlooked. Sadly, this is a symptom of a larger problem overall, where the rich diversity and culture of the African continent is largely glossed over in international media. Most reporting from the continent focuses only on issues that reinforce negative stereotypes – those of poverty, disease and war.

Khoja Dispensary, Zanzibar

Montazah Palace Alexandria egypt

I made this thread on another site and it was well liked... Anyways... One misconception people have about Africans prior to colonization is that only...

The glories of African architecture are often shamefully overlooked. Sadly, this is a symptom of a larger problem overall, where the rich diversity and culture of the African continent is largely glossed over in international media. Most reporting from the continent focuses only on issues that reinforce negative stereotypes – those of poverty, disease and war.

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.

swahili architecture, kenya.