South American Indigenous

Architecture with thatched huts and stone structures.

Overview

South American Indigenous architecture, using thatch and stone, features Amazonian malocas and Andean stonework, prominent in Brazil and Peru.

Core Characteristics

• Thatched malocas, communal.
• Stone terraces, temples.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Machu Picchu (Peru, 15th century).
• Amazonian Malocas (Brazil, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Pre-Columbian: Regional focus.
• Residential: Huts.
• Inca Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Indigenous craftsmen, it reflects environmental adaptation.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Functionalism (theory), Terrace (element), Vernacular (movement)