TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kultermann,Udo
TI  - New directions in African architecture
T2  - New directions in architecture
AV  - NA1580 .K8213
U1  - 720.96 KUL 23
PY  - 1969///]
CY  - New York
PB  - G. Braziller
KW  - Architecture
KW  - Africa
KW  - Education buildings
KW  - Architecture, Modern
KW  - 20th century
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index. Part of a series on "New Directions in Architecture." Also published as New Architecture in Africa in 1963; Bibliography: p. 116-119
N2  - "New Directions in African Architecture" by Udo Kultermann is a pioneering survey of architecture in Africa, published in 1969. The book documents and analyzes the architectural landscape that emerged in various African nations following their independence. Kultermann's work is a valuable resource that addresses a gap in the literature of the time, which often overlooked or marginalized modern architectural developments on the continent.

The book emphasizes the architectural styles that emerged after 1960, with a particular focus on educational buildings. Kultermann explores how a new generation of African architects, along with European practitioners working in Africa, began to create a distinct architectural identity. It goes beyond the colonial-era "tropical architecture" and highlights a move toward a more context-sensitive and culturally responsive modernism. The book is heavily illustrated with photographs and plans of buildings, organized by their function, including government buildings, hospitals, and housing. It shows a forward-looking vision of African architecture, highlighting a blend of local traditions with modern techniques and materials. Kultermann's work is celebrated for recognizing the potential of modern African architecture to reflect and shape new national identities
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