Mutahi Chiira is an architectural photographer hailing from Nairobi, Kenya. Mutahi became a fast friend of mine throughout this interview and has shed such great light on Kenyan architecture and his personal best practices as a photographer and business owner in Africa.
Whenever supermodel (and new mother) Naomi Campbell needs to unplug, she heads to her luxurious, airy villa in Malindi, Kenya
Diébédo Francis Kéré, architect, educator and social activist, has been selected as the 2022 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, announced Tom Pritzker, Chairman of The Hyatt Foundation, which sponsors the award that is regarded internationally as architecture’s highest honor.
Completed in 2018 in Kingori, Tanzania. Images by Robin Hayes. Econef Children’s Center is a collaboration with Asante Architecture & Design, Lönnqvist & Vanamo Architects, Architects Without Borders...
Whenever supermodel (and new mother) Naomi Campbell needs to unplug, she heads to her luxurious, airy villa in Malindi, Kenya
Architect Francis Kéré has been a name to know ever since he was awarded the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture for his first ever building in 2004
The school, made possible by nonprofit Le Korsa, expands education in a historically illiterate pocket of the world
Here is a short concept video for a lodge in Zambia. The BaTonga of Zimbabwe and Southern Zambia are famous for their basket weaving skills as well as their…
Rolo's AI exploration combines African architecture and art with modern construction for innovative educational centers.
Only recently did I discover the beautiful Lamu style interiors and I got so excited when I saw the stunning environment, gorgeous homes with white plastered walls and colorful interiors that I wanted to share it with you! Lamu is an island situated off the East African Coast close to the northern coast of Kenya to which it belongs. Lamu island can only be reached by boat but there is an airstrip on Manda island close by. Lamu is a Muslim community and welcomes all visitors. The community speaks Swahili which is a Bantu language spoken by the various ethnic groups that inhabit several large stretches of the Indian Ocean coastline. Swahili architecture is a style of building along the eastern and southeastern coasts of Africa. The style originated from Arabia and Persia with a strong African influence. Architectural elements include arches, courtyards, a niche in the wall (mihrab), isolated women's quarters, towers and decorative elements on the buildings themselves. Swahili craftsmanship is of the highest quality and the dark wood furniture contrasts beautifully with the white plastered walls. The interior instills a sense of simplicity, yet graceful and stylish with neutral as well as rich, bright colors. All the above images were taken at the beautiful luxurious rental homes Bembea and Jaha, located at the picturesque fishing village of Shela. The homes were built in traditional Swahili architectural style and are furnished with stylish but comfortable eclectic furnishings. The bedrooms are decorated with Lamu four poster beds, mosquito nets, and dressing tables. For more information contact Herbert Menzer at http://www.lamuholiday.com/ Images by Roland Klemp I hope you enjoyed it! Next time more about the colorful interior style of Lamu.
Rolo's AI exploration combines African architecture and art with modern construction for innovative educational centers.
Vernacular architecture highly contributes to sustainable or green buildings. Vernacular architecture is something that has been a part of human evolution.....
swahili architecture, kenya.
