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Michael Olutusen Onafowokan (1912–1991) [1] was a Nigerian architect regarded as the pioneer of architecture in Nigeria and Commonwealth Africa. [2] He was one of the pioneers of Tropical Modernism an architectural design era that took into consideration the climatic condition of the region and attempted to curtail or utilize the climatic condition through the use of design elements, styles ...
Characteristics of igbo architecture includes Compounds, Wall/fence and Moats, Thatched Buildings, Verandas, Courtyards, Decorative motifs. [4] Depending on the area impluviums were also a common theme, especially around the Anambra area. [3] Compounds in Igbo spatial organizations are very important and can vary depending on the status of the ...
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An example is the architecture of the Kenyan National Library, [1] which was inspired by the Djembe drum. Across Africa, sustainable design focusing on social responsibility and the environment is important and the use of locally sourced natural materials has always been part of the African design process.
Yoruba architecture describes the architectural styles of the Yoruba people of West Africa, dating back to approximately the 8th century. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] and lasted up to and beyond the colonial period beginning in the 19th century CE.
Hausa architecture is the architecture of the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria and Niger. [1] Hausa architectural forms include mosques, walls, common compounds, and gates. Hausa traditional architecture is an integral part of how Hausa people construct a sense of interrelatedness with their physical environment .
Nigerian building and structure stubs (1 C, 163 P) Pages in category "Buildings and structures in Nigeria" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
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