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Breezy coastal vibes meet Swahili elegance in this Shanzu, Kenya gem. With intricate archways, traditional wood carvings, and vibrant mosaic tiles, this space beautifully blends local culture with the ease of seaside living. The open design invites the ocean air in, making every meal feel like a serene escape. 🌊🌴 #SwahiliArchitecture #CoastalKenya #SeasideSerenity #ShanzuLife #KenyanCulture Swahili Interior Design, Zanzibar Architecture, Swahili House, Swahili Architecture, Swahili Culture, Portfolio Moodboard, Seaside Living, Ocean Air, Coastal Vibes
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Breezy coastal vibes meet Swahili elegance in this Shanzu, Kenya gem. With intricate archways, traditional wood carvings, and vibrant mosaic tiles, this space beautifully blends local culture with the ease of seaside living. The open design invites the ocean air in, making every meal feel like a serene escape. 🌊🌴 #SwahiliArchitecture #CoastalKenya #SeasideSerenity #ShanzuLife #KenyanCulture

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The Milele House by Urko Sanchez Architects was built on the main island of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. The floor plan is centered around a breezy courtyard from which the wings unfold into a traditional Swahili-style house. The building’s framework was designed to be timeless, so the walls and floors were left largely in tact during the renovation. To take full advantage of the stunning views of the Indian Ocean, a rooftop platform rests under a shade made from palm leaves that offer…

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Swahili ethnographic information was used to interpret eighteenth-century coral house excavations in Lamu, Kenya. The author was especially interested in learning the symbolic or social meaning of durable objects that were found in archaeological assemblages. It was learned that many of the artefacts found in the excavations are related to rituals performed in Swahili houses. The spaces within the house are ranked and used to teach social position. Features of coral houses, animal remains, infan Swahili House, Swahili Architecture, Lamu Kenya, Coral House, Conference Program, Ancient Village, Education Policy, Social Media Photography, Cultural Studies
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Life in the Swahili town house reveals the symbolic meaning of spaces and artefact assemblages | Aζ South Asia

Swahili ethnographic information was used to interpret eighteenth-century coral house excavations in Lamu, Kenya. The author was especially interested in learning the symbolic or social meaning of durable objects that were found in archaeological assemblages. It was learned that many of the artefacts found in the excavations are related to rituals performed in Swahili houses. The spaces within the house are ranked and used to teach social position. Features of coral houses, animal remains…

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