Nyau Settlements

Malawian ritual villages.

Overview

Nyau Settlements, using mud and thatch, are ceremonial villages in Malawi, pre-colonial era.

Core Characteristics

• Compact, ritual-focused layouts.
• Mud structures, communal spaces.
• Vernacular aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Pre-colonial.
• Religious: Ritual villages.
• African Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Embodies Nyau cultural traditions.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mud Construction (technique), Symbolism (theory), Space (element), Vernacular (movement)