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Kazakh Yurts

Nomadic Kazakh dwellings.

Overview

Kazakh Yurts, using felt and wood, are portable dwellings in Kazakhstan, pre-modern era.

Core Characteristics

  • Circular, collapsible design.
  • Functional, nomadic structures.
  • Vernacular aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

  • Vernacular: Pre-modern.
  • Residential: Yurts.
  • Nomadic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Reflects Kazakh nomadic culture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Fabric Construction (technique), Mobility (theory), Frame (element), Vernacular (movement)