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--including residences of affluent African Americans, historic churches, as well as 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.

Product Details:

Book Dimensions: 0.44" H x 11.0" L x 8.5" W

ISBN: 1732965102

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 118pp

Published: May 01, 2019 by Paul A. Wellington

About the Author: Paul Wellington holds an M.Arch. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is the author of Black Built: History and Architecture in the Black Community (2019), a publication discussing the work of Black architects in the United States. Paul is the co-founder of MKE Black, a nonprofit that supports Milwaukee area Black businesses, as well the co-owner of Bronze Box. He also runs the international blog ArchBrick Daily, showcasing the fan made LEGO architecture. Paul currently works as a public library supervisor in Milwaukee.