Mossi

West African architecture with mud-walled compounds.

Overview

Mossi architecture, using mud and thatch, features circular compounds with conical roofs, prominent in Burkina Faso.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-walled, conical roofs.
• Fortified compounds.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Mossi Compounds (Burkina Faso, traditional, mud).
• Tenkodogo Villages (Burkina Faso, traditional, vernacular).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Mossi craftsmen, it reflects defensive needs.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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