Friday (Visual) Escape: Domed Mud Dwellings in Cameroon
Alexa Fornoff
Earth and water, with a little help from human hands, create some beautiful things. These homes, called cases obos, were the traditional mud dwellings of the Musgum peoples of Cameroon, and though rare, some groups still construct them. Wonder what the grooves are for? They help with rain drainage, allow people climb to the top for maintenance, and provide a canvas for customization. Check out more at Designboom here.
(via Slipcast and Designboom)






































