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Brisibe Warebi Gabriel

Affiliation: Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Science, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
Department: Professor
Location: Nigeria

1 article

Published Subscription Original Research 25 Nov 2024
Exploring the Architectural Identity and Culture of the Ikwerre Ethnic Group in Rivers State, Nigeria
By Adibe Nkeiruka Okwakpam, Imaah Napoleon Ono, Brisibe Warebi Gabriel, Daminabo Frank Ferdinand

Abstract: This paper investigates the architectural identity and culture of the Ikwerre ethnic group in Rivers State, through an analysis of traditional practices, spatial organization, and structural forms. This paper provides insights into the relationship between Ikwerre Architecture and Ikwerre culture. The study highlights the unique attributes of Ikwerre identity as expressed in their built environment and cultural practices, to establish the key features of Ikwerre Architectural identity and culture. A …

Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 46–59 Read article