Chewa

Central African architecture with mud and thatch.

Overview

Chewa architecture, using mud and thatch, features circular huts with conical roofs, prominent in Malawi and Zambia.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-walled, thatched roofs.
• Circular and communal.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Chewa Villages (Malawi, traditional, mud huts).
• Lilongwe Village Huts (Malawi, traditional, conical roofs).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Regional focus.
• Residential: Village dwellings.
• African Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Chewa craftsmen, it supports community living.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Adobe Construction (technique), Functionalism (theory), Roof (element), Vernacular (movement)