Africa‘s colonial architecture is striking and evocative. Its western shores are marked by colorful coastal enclaves, Parisian-style boulevards, and medieval Portuguese fortresses. These all pour out a difficult part as binding sites for the transatlantic slave trade.

Africa’s colonial architecture is evocative, striking and above all diverse. Its western shores are marked by medieval Portuguese fortresses, colourful coastal enclaves and Parisian-style boulevards, all of which effuse a dark past as key sites for the transatlantic slave trade.

2021年10月11日 · They are part of the team that has recently published the seven-volume Architectural Guide Sub-Saharan Africa. Their in-depth study encompasses buildings from earlier eras, the colonial...

2023年4月28日 · Colonial architecture in Africa leaves a distinctive and frequently contentious legacy. From the Portuguese’s imposing forts and trading posts to the opulent palaces and mansions of the British, French, and Belgian empires.

This collection of essays on Colonial Architecture and Urbanism in Africa, edited by Fassil Demissie, is an important contribution to the ongoing debate within the field of colonial studies on the cultural role played by architecture and urbanism in the construction of the European colonial domination in Africa.

2023年9月12日 · A look at the cities of the Africa reveals a rich diversity of urban settlements. Dar es Salaam and Nairobi display colonial legacies in their urban landscapes.

Throughout the history of Africa, Africans have developed their own local architectural traditions. In some cases, broader regional styles can be identified, such as the Sudano-Sahelian architecture of West Africa.

2024年10月31日 · African Colonial Architecture significantly shaped the landscapes of many African countries. This article delves into the impact of European colonization on African architectural styles, exploring the diverse forms, materials, and legacies left behind.

This collection of essays, edited by Fassil Demissie, explores the intersection of architecture, urbanism, and colonial power in Africa. Covering a variety of European colonial styles and their implications on African societies, the book examines how colonial architecture served as a tool for social control, segregation, and cultural dominance.

Organized into three parts, the book investigates various colonial architectural styles and urban planning practices across different African territories while highlighting the social regulation and spatial organization imposed on local populations.