Tumbuka

Southern African architecture with mud huts.

Overview

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

Core Characteristics

• Mud-walled, conical huts.
• Thatched roofs, simple designs.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Tumbuka Villages (Malawi, traditional, mud huts).
• Northern Malawi Settlements (Malawi, traditional, vernacular).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Tumbuka craftsmen, it supports rural communities.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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