What is it about?
The article examines the influence of modernity on African culture and architecture. It argues that some elements of African architecture need to be preserved even as African cities rush to have modern buildings. A number of these elements have cultural significance. It is thus important to incorporate these elements in modern designs.
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Why is it important?
African architecture is often looked down upon in the process of developing modern cities. This article argues that being modern does not mean throwing away culture. Look at cities in the UK, Europe and China.
Perspectives
I enjoyed researching for and writing this article with colleagues who have long years in teaching and practicing architecture. It was also important for me because the research was done amongst my people; the Lamba people of the Copperbelt Province.
Dr Ephraim Kabunda Munshifwa
Copperbelt University
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This page is a summary of: African Vernacular Architecture, Culture and Modernity: An Investigation Among the Lamba People of Chief Mushili on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia, Journal of Asian and African Studies, April 2018, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0021909618765018.
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