Swahili house

Swahili ethnographic information was used to interpret eighteenth-century coral house excavations in Lamu, Kenya. The author was especially interested in learning the symbolic or social meaning of durable objects that were found in archaeological assemblages. It was learned that many of the artefacts found in the excavations are related to rituals performed in Swahili houses. The spaces within the house are ranked and used to teach social position. Features of coral houses, animal remains…

The Milele House by Urko Sanchez Architects was built on the main island of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. The floor plan is centered around a breezy courtyard from which the wings unfold into a traditional Swahili-style house. The building’s framework was designed to be timeless, so the walls and floors were left largely in tact during the renovation. To take full advantage of the stunning views of the Indian Ocean, a rooftop platform rests under a shade made from palm leaves that offer…

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Magical Swahili Paradise Lamu Island boasts a unique heritage that spans over a millennium. Its Swahili #culture is a vibrant tapestry woven from East African, Arab, and Indian threads. A stay at the Majlis offers an exquisite fusion of local traditions and #Swahili elegance, alongside Western luxury and comfort. This boutique hotel features elegantly designed luxury suites with verandas that reveal stunning views of sun-kissed #beaches and captivating shorelines. - 🤠 Get inspired on your…

Swahili Coast is a narrow strip of land occupied the nearly 3000 km long coastline of Eastern Africa from Mozambique...

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Completed in 2014 in Lamu, Kenya. Images by Javier Callejas. Swahili Dreams is a luxurious, eco-friendly building fusing contemporary architecture, lifestyle, and Swahili tradition. Taking the scheme of...

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.