Socio-Physical Characterization of Architectural Spaces and Traditional Built-Forms of Yoruba Settlement In Southwest Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examined the socio-physical characterization of indigenous architectural spaces of built-form of Yoruba settlement in southwest Nigeria using sign and symbols. Data were gathered qualitatively, and participant observations, interviews and extensive desktop research were involved. The study found that the sign, symbols of people is directly correlated to their built-form and that their architecture depicts, culture in terms of homage, food, hospitality, and cultural security, this were found through built-form in the study area. The study further established that spaces offer a stronghold of cultural values as houses in the architecture as well as names of the spaces thus communicating their cultures in terms of feelings, form, sharp. The study recommends the needs for cultural embracement and archiving of all words and symbol relevant to built-form in the study area.