Chewa

Architecture with mud huts and granaries.

Overview

Chewa architecture, using mud and thatch, features circular huts and elevated granaries, prominent in Malawi and Zambia.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-walled huts.
• Thatched granaries, elevated.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Chewa Villages (Malawi, traditional).
• Nyau Settlements (Zambia, traditional).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Chewa craftsmen, it supports agricultural communities.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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