African

Architecture with mud-brick mosques and thatched huts.

Overview

African architecture, using mud brick and thatch, features mosques, compounds, and huts, prominent across sub-Saharan Africa.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-brick mosques, compounds.
• Thatched circular huts.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Great Mosque of Djenné (Mali, 13th century).
• Zulu Huts (South Africa, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Cultural focus.
• Residential: Huts.
• African Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by African craftsmen, it reflects diverse cultural traditions.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mud Brick (technique), Functionalism (theory), Wall (element), Vernacular (movement)