Black Built: History and Architecture in the Black Community
Title
Black Built: History and Architecture in the Black Community
Subject
African American architects
African American architecture
History
Description
"While Black architects produce extraordinary works, they account for only two percent of the profession in the United States. Many of their works exist in the Black community and have helped preserve and restore history and culture. Though architecture is often not associated with Black Culture, it is an integral aspect in defining a community and requires careful consideration of design, context, and resident relationships. This book explores over forty works by Black architects and their impact in the Black community. A wide variety of projects are featured, from residences of affluent African Americans, to historic churches, to memorials and museums of Black culture and history. Each work, through brief examination of its history and architecture, exhibits the magnificent work of Black architects from past to present, and provides inspiration to architects of current and future generations"-- Provided by publisher.
Creator
Paul Wellington
Source
Wellington, P. (2019). Black built : history and architecture in the black community. [Paul Wellington].
Date
2019
Rights
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Language
English
Type
text
Citation
Paul Wellington, “Black Built: History and Architecture in the Black Community,” Exhibits, accessed March 28, 2026, https://exhibits.library.utoronto.ca/items/show/29860.