Central African

Architecture with mud huts and thatched roofs.

Overview

Central African architecture, using mud and thatch, features round huts and communal villages, prominent in Congo and Cameroon.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-walled huts.
• Thatched conical roofs.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Baka Villages (Cameroon, traditional).
• Pygmy Settlements (Congo, traditional).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Central African craftsmen, it supports communal living.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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