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African Houses, Clay Architecture, Africa Architecture, Black Architecture, Cob Building, Mud Hut, Ing Civil, African House, Mud House

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This is from a collection of vernacular architecture across Africa. Vernacular architecture evolves over time reflecting the characteristics of the local environment, climate, culture, natural materials, technology and the experience of centuries of community building. More at www.naturalhomes.org/african-vernacular.htm African Home Design, Arc Of A Scythe, World Creation, Earth Bag Homes, Earth Bag, African House, Ecology Design, Natural Homes, African Architecture

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Nine homes using different natural materials demonstrating their culture, versatility and longevity.

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West African Architecture, Community Planning, African House, Ancient Africa, Ancient Houses, African Architecture, African Traditions, Cultural Art, Study Architecture

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Guy Says African Architecture Isn't Showcased Compared To European And Asian, Posts 44 Of Its Gorgeous Examples Nigeria Architecture, Nigerian Architecture, African Houses, Pretty Architecture, Black Architecture, African House, Stone City, African Interior, Cradle Of Civilization

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Guy Says African Architecture Isn't Showcased Compared To European And Asian, Posts 44 Of Its Gorgeous Examples

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.

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Procreate Building, Architectural Scale, African House, Mud House, Resort Architecture, Eco Lodge, Bamboo House, Architecture Design Sketch, Free Procreate

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The first book on the philosophy and work of Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy

This first dedicated and cohesive book on Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy (1900-89) compiles an exhaustive amount of diverse material on the modernist architect known for his work developing traditional Arab architecture alongside principles of modernism. The substantial volume combines previously unpublished drawings, personal anecdotes, interviews and photography unfolding the story of his philosophy and work.

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The homogeneity of black & white & a concentration on texture. The Butabu shots of African vernacular architecture by photographer, James Morris, UK. See Blogroll. | Decanted Mud Architecture, Mud House, Afrique Art, African Architecture, Vernacular Architecture, Organic Architecture, Zaha Hadid, Traditional Architecture, Ancient Architecture

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The homogeneity of black & white & a concentration on texture. The Butabu shots of African vernacular architecture by photographer, James Morris, UK. See Blogroll.

Photographs are from James Morris’ monograph: Butabu, about sub-Sahara African architecture. It was published by Princeton Architectural Press, 2003 & Electra, 2004. See James Morris̵…

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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. African Hut, African House, Mud House, Afrique Art, African Architecture, Afrikaanse Kunst, Africa Do Sul, Unusual Homes, Vernacular Architecture

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Inspired Geometry by Ndebele Tribe - ◦ ◦ ◇ ◈ ◈ ▲ NEW CROP ▲ ◈ ◈ ◇ ◦ ◦

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.

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Kaira Looro, Form Architecture, Lecture Theatre, African House, African Architecture, Rammed Earth, Brick Architecture, Art Deco Buildings, Vernacular Architecture

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Tented love: how Senegal created a spectacular new African architecture

After independence in 1960, the country cast off western influences and forged a new African style full of triangular forms, rocket-shaped obelisks and rammed earth. Is this spirit now being suffocated? Our writer takes a tour of the capital

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