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A common theme in traditional African architecture is the use of fractal scaling: small parts of the structure tend to look similar to larger parts, such as a circular village made of circular houses. [1] African architecture in some areas has been influenced by external cultures for centuries, according to available evidence.
1 African. 2 Asian. 3 South American. ... List of architectural styles; References ... This page was last edited on 5 October 2024, ...
African architecture by style (11 C, 4 P) Buildings and structures in Africa (12 C) ... This page was last edited on 3 April 2024, at 21:17 (UTC).
From Colonial to modern, see pictures of architectural house styles in your area, across the country or around the world. Learn more about their history. The 25 Most Popular Architectural House Styles
Pages in category "African architecture by style" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. ... This page was last edited on 3 April 2024, at 21:18 ...
The types of plants available in a given locality determine the building material and style of construction. The vast majority of homes made of plant material are rectangular, low (one-story) houses with a peaked roof and are often built on low stilts. [5] These architectural features are nearly identical to those found in parts of Indonesia. [1]
This category contains buildings and structures in Africa completed in the Islamic architectural style. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
Songhai architecture or Zarma architecture refers to the traditional Sahelian architectural style of the Songhai people in West Africa. The architecture typically encompasses mud-brick buildings, flat roofs, and distinctive designs reflecting the cultural and historical aspects of the Songhai civilization .