Guarani

Indigenous architecture with thatched shelters.

Overview

Guarani architecture, using thatch and wood, features communal shelters and stilted huts, prominent in Paraguay and Brazil.

Core Characteristics

• Thatched communal shelters.
• Stilted wooden huts.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Guarani Malocas (Paraguay, traditional).
• Guarani Villages (Brazil, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Environmental focus.
• Residential: Shelters.
• South American Indigenous Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Guarani craftsmen, it supports forest communities.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Thatching (technique), Functionalism (theory), Roof (element), Vernacular (movement)