African Modernism: The Architecture of Identity and Independence
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On July 1, in celebration of Architecture Day, the publishing house "Lapas" invites you to look at architecture not only as an artistic or engineering expression, but also as a cultural, political, and historical document.
African Modernism: The Architecture of Identity and Independence
A new architectural language – African Modernism – emerged in the mid-20th century as a bold, progressive and distinctly local manifestation of new-found independence and national identity. Here’s the story of its rise, fall – and resurgence. WORDS Juliet Kavishe PHOTOS SUPPLIED It may have often been overlooked in global discussions of architectural Modernism, but African Modernism represents a fascinating intersection of international design p…
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