South American Craftsmen

Indigenous builders of vernacular structures.

Overview

South American craftsmen, using adobe and wood, built traditional dwellings across South America.

Core Characteristics

• Adobe and thatch construction.
• Regional material use.
• Vernacular style.

Notable Works

• Mapuche Rukas (Chile, traditional).
• Quechua Houses (Peru, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Cultural focus.
• Residential: Dwellings.
• South American Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

South American craftsmen preserved indigenous building traditions.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Adobe Construction (technique), Functionalism (theory), Wall (element), Vernacular (movement)