Igbo

West African architecture with compound layouts.

Overview

Igbo architecture, using mud and thatch, features walled compounds with symbolic decorations, prominent in Nigeria.

Core Characteristics

• Walled, mud-built compounds.
• Symbolic carvings, thatch.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Igbo Compounds (Nigeria, traditional, walled).
• Igbo Uzoala (Nigeria, traditional, ceremonial).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Regional focus.
• Residential: Compounds.
• African Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Igbo craftsmen, it emphasizes family units.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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