Modernism in Africa : the architecture of Angola, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda / edited by Uta Pottgiesser, Ana Tostões ; photography by Jean Molitor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pottgiesser, Uta, editor.

Tostões, Ana, 1959- editor.

Molitor, Jean, photographer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture, Modern.

Modern movement (Architecture).

Architecture--Africa--20th century.

Architecture.

Genre:

Illustrated works.

Physical Description:

413 pages : illustrations, maps, plans ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Basel, Switzerland : Birkhäuser, [2025]

Summary:

"Many African countries are home to extraordinary architecture that is virtually unknown. They are interpretations of Art Deco, International Style. Brutalism as well as of African vernacular architecture. Climate-responsive buildings with a fluidity of interior and exterior spaces play a large role. While many of these 20th-century architects were of European origin, they were deeply influenced by their surroundings and found original, site-specific expressions often in collaboration with African architects. A focus of the construction activities were educational buildings which played an important role for these young nations that mostly gained their independence in the 0960s. More than sixty buildings from nine countries are documented in detail with new scaled drawings and contemporary photos. Moreover, the stunning photography by Jean Molitor takes the reader on a journey across the continent. " -- Back cover

Contents:

Preface

Educational Buildings in Africa: A Modernist Review

Modernity and Hybridism: Designing with the Climate

To this Day, I Cannot Imagine Doing Anything Else but Taking Photos

Angola

Ghana

Mozambique

Nigeria

Rwanda

South Africa

Sudan

Tanzania

Uganda.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3035628335

9783035628333

OCLC:

1423498553