East African

Architecture with coral mosques and mud huts.

Overview

East African architecture, using coral and mud, features coastal mosques and inland huts, prominent in Kenya and Tanzania.

Core Characteristics

• Coral stone mosques.
• Mud and thatch huts.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Lamu Mosque (Kenya, 14th century).
• Maasai Bomas (Tanzania, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Islamic: Coastal focus.
• Residential: Huts.
• African Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by East African craftsmen, it blends Swahili and indigenous styles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Coral Masonry (technique), Functionalism (theory), Wall (element), Swahili Architecture (movement)