Daily Life and Work

How people live is never separate from where they live. The architecture, materials, and layout of homes reflect not only cultural traditions and social structures but also deep adaptations to the surrounding environment. From the forested regions of Borneo to the savannahs of Southern Africa, human dwellings tell stories of resilience, resourcefulness, and identity.

This section explores the diverse ways communities build and inhabit their spaces. You'll find glimpses into the intricate wooden longhouses of the Iban in Borneo, shared by extended families and shaped by the rainforest. The Ashanti compounds in Ghana reveal a rich interplay of social hierarchy and sacred symbolism. In the arid regions of Namibia, the San people's shelters show a minimalist, mobile response to a nomadic lifestyle. In Northern Cameroon, homes constructed from local materials reflect both environmental wisdom and communal living. And in Zimbabwe, architecture echoes a heritage rooted in both ancient traditions and contemporary challenges.

Each photograph invites you to look beyond the structure—to see how space, place, and culture shape the essence of dwelling.