Berber

North African architecture with mud-brick kasbahs.

Overview

Berber architecture, using mud and stone, features fortified kasbahs with geometric patterns, prominent in Morocco and Algeria.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-brick, fortified structures.
• Geometric patterns.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Aït Benhaddou (Morocco, traditional, kasbah).
• Kasbah Telouet (Morocco, traditional, mud-brick).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Regional focus.
• Residential: Fortified villages.
• African Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Berber craftsmen, it reflects defensive needs.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Adobe Construction (technique), Fortification (theory), Wall (element), Vernacular (movement)