African architecture

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In recent years, women architects have gained more influence in their field, developing innovative approaches to practice and design. They are using local materials and techniques to design and deliver buildings for longevity. Some are facing challenges since non-designers often build their own homes, shops, schools, and other structures. So, they need to show that their innovative approaches will improve people’s lifestyle, helping urban areas develop cohesively and sustainably.

Inspired Geometry by Ndebele Tribe - ◦ ◦ ◇ ◈ ◈ ▲ NEW CROP ▲ ◈ ◈ ◇ ◦ ◦ The Ndebele tribe's ability to transform colors and geometric design borrowed from their ancestors to life is so powerful! Since the 18th century, women of the Ndebele tribe of South Africa has been painting their mud houses with strong visions and whole hearts. African Hut, African House, Mud House, Afrique Art, Afrikaanse Kunst, Africa Do Sul, Unusual Homes, Vernacular Architecture, Thatched Roof

Inspired Geometry by Ndebele Tribe - ◦ ◦ ◇ ◈ ◈ ▲ NEW CROP ▲ ◈ ◈ ◇ ◦ ◦ The Ndebele tribe's ability to transform colors and geometric design borrowed from their ancestors to life is so powerful! Since the 18th century, women of the Ndebele tribe of South Africa has been painting their mud houses with strong visions and whole hearts.

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The glories of African architecture are often shamefully overlooked. Sadly, this is a symptom of a larger problem overall, where the rich diversity and culture of the African continent is largely glossed over in international media. Most reporting from the continent focuses only on issues that reinforce negative stereotypes – those of poverty, disease and war.

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Alliance franco-sénégalaise Ziguinchor © _ccil_ You can probably clearly picture the architecture of Europe, Asia, the Middle East and India – but can you say the same for Africa? For thousands of years, Africa helped shape our modern world and yet, so much of it is underrepresented. We spent the

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The glories of African architecture are often shamefully overlooked. Sadly, this is a symptom of a larger problem overall, where the rich diversity and culture of the African continent is largely glossed over in international media. Most reporting from the continent focuses only on issues that reinforce negative stereotypes – those of poverty, disease and war.

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