Inspiring Traditional African Art & Architecture in the Modern African Hotel Design Field

Abstract

AbstractThis is a study of the impact of traditional African culture and art on the interior Design of African tourist establishments, and the environmental requirements and requirements of providing thermal comfort can be achieved through the return to nature as old African did by using materials from the surrounding nature. These materials have become an important part of the African architectural and art, especially in the sub-Saharan part.Architecture, art and, interior design are the result of a number of influences in the nature of people, and there are many factors affecting architecture and interior design in Africa. the arts, culture, and traditions of the African peoples and highlight the differences stemming from the difference of climate and the surrounding nature and influences from different cultures and the impact on modern interior design, which is inspired by the African architecture a lot of elements of colors and furniture pieces, etc., of natural materials. Traditional African art has reflected on the personality of the interior design of modern African hotels, while the experience of the tourist destined for Africa, looking for an experience full of nature and culture, the interior design of the hotel on the African character feel the guest isn’t separated from African culture without abandoning the degree of luxury that he needs.Hotel interior design includes a wide range of coverage and Africa still uses a small portion of it. By developing a design that enhances the capabilities of hotels. It helps hotels attract more. The development of African hotel design is important for the African economy in conjunction with the global rise in tourism destined for Africa. As for the development of the tourism industry in Africa, it’s important to be more concerned about the design of the hotel with an African character.KeywordsAfricaArtTraditionsub-SaharaHotelTourismMud architectureVernacularYorubaAshantiFurnitureGame reserveSafariHeritagePotteryEnvironmentEcotourismLodgesEco