Architecture provided one medium in which a true image of religious unity could be presented, and an extraordinary building programme lay at the centre of Justinian’s drive for reconciliation in post-conquest Africa. This project allowed the emperor and both secular and ecclesiastical religious
Francis Picabia, 1913
An African space, communal housing for Africans, that supports sustainability of African neighborhoods and rich authentic culture with a touch of African Classism.
Newsletter # 388 - Contemporary African Architecture
To promote and discuss the importance and beauty of African vernacular architecture
A Hub for African Architecture, Design and Eco-friendly Development projects.
I am wondering if there are samples of Uninfluenced from Western or Arab or else Original African Architecture that could also share light on how or what...
Artificial intelligence is being used to create student architect models that can help students understand complex building designs and architectural concepts. These models can be customized to mimic the style and techniques of famous architects, allowing students to experiment with different design elements and techniques as they learn.
AFRICAN SCHOOL PROJECT - Registration currently open. Architecture Competition.
AFRICAN URBAN SCHOOL - Registration currently open. Architecture Competition.
EgyptSearch Forums: Some early African Architecture/pictures
African architecture - Islam, Christianity, Africa: Early civilizations in the western Sudan region had strong trading links across the Sahara, and an Islamic presence was established south of the desert 1,000 years ago. In the 11th century Kumbi, the capital of the kingdom of Ghana (in present-day Mali), was described as having a dozen mosques. Subsequently the kingdoms of Mali and Songhai superseded ancient Ghana, with Timbuktu and Gao on the Niger River becoming major centres of learning and commerce. Excavations have revealed that these towns were large, prosperous, and well constructed. Muslim builders introduced a new type of dwelling reflecting their Arab and North African
Organic forms emerge like extensions of the earth itself and evoke monumental figures from the African continent.
AFRICAN HOUSE DESIGN COMPETITION - Registration currently open. Architecture Competition.
Work by Diébédo Francis Kéré, Heinrich Wolff and Active Social Architecture is featured in a new exhibition at Copenhagen's Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Read our guide to discover more about African vernacular architecture and how Jon Sojkowski created a database to highlight these beautiful structures.
