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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.
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Porto-Novo’s diverse architecture is a window into the complex history of Benin, including difficult chapters related to slavery and colonialism.
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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The first mosque in Ghana is known as the "Mecca of West Africa."
La Maison Rouge à Mopti, Mali.
Zaria, Nigeria.
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Yoruba Olumeye (Kneeling Female Offering Bowl) Nigeria Earthenware pot with four handles,with applied sculptural elements, possibly Igbo people Nigeria ca. 1900-24 African art motives In many parts of Africa there is still a vital interaction that occurs between the people, their pottery and arts, and the spirit world. Originally, all across Africa, their ceremonial art had a purpose - attracting blessings for good harvests, bringing fertility, warding off disease along with natural calamities and evil spirits and lso helping make social decisions and reaching judgments. The finished products were usually subjected to a ritualistic process
Rolo's AI exploration combines African architecture and art with modern construction for innovative educational centers.
