Rethinking History: New Architecture in Burkina Faso
The history and architecture of Burkina Faso is tied to its landscape. As a landlocked country in western Africa, it occupies an extensive plateau with grassy savannas and sparse forests. More than two-thirds of the people live in rural villages, and as such, the country?s modern architecture is the product of ingenuity born from reimagining traditional building materials and techniques.
© Iwan Baan
The history and architecture of Burkina Faso is tied to its landscape. As a landlocked country in western Africa, it occupies an extensive plateau with grassy savannas and sparse forests. More than two-thirds of the people live in rural villages, and as such, the country?s modern architecture is the product of ingenuity born from reimagining traditional building materials and techniques. Read more »
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© Iwan Baan
The history and architecture of Burkina Faso is tied to its landscape. As a landlocked country in western Africa, it occupies an extensive plateau with grassy savannas and sparse forests. More than two-thirds of the people live in rural villages, and as such, the country?s modern architecture is the product of ingenuity born from reimagining traditional building materials and techniques. Read more »
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