Yamana Shelters

Indigenous shelters in Tierra del Fuego, Chile.

Overview

Built by Yamana craftsmen, using timber and hides.

Design Features

Features dome structures and mobility.

Architectural Connections

• South American: Yamana context.
• Residential: Nomadic shelters.
• Traditional: Vernacular design.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced by vernacular, shaping Selk’nam Shelters.

Related Architects & Works

Yamana Craftsmen (related architect), Selk’nam Shelters (related building), Dome (element), Traditional (period)