About Jiwwe
“Jiwwe is derived from the Swahili word Jiwe which translates to 'stone'- The stone symbolizes strength, permanence, and foundation - the very essence upon which art, architecture, and culture are built.”
Our Mission
Jiwwe was founded with a vision to cultivate a global community where traditional architecture, design, and craftsmanship are celebrated, preserved, and reimagined for future generations.
A Global community of Traditional Design Professionals
We believe Traditions are timeless!
Celebrating craftmanship that creates experience
Promoting Human centric urbanism
Advocating on Design for context and culture
Inspire
Get Inspired by Built Traditional Architecture and urbanism Projects. Gain insight from the work of leading design professionals across the world. Our platform features thousands of completed project publications, showcasing diverse styles, innovative solutions, and practical applications.
Discover
Explore examples of timeless architectural traditions, from the grandeur of the Renaissance to the ingenuity of the Medieval and Classical periods. Learn from these historic masterpieces and apply their principles to elevate your own designs.
Celebrate
Let's celebrate the traditions that continue to inspire and shape our built world. Every year, voted Regional winners will be honored with the Timeless Architecture, Urbanism, and Craftsmanship Awards, recognizing excellence in preserving and reimagining architecture traditions.
Discuss
Become part of a conversation that shapes our built environment! Share and discuss issues ranging from new development to conservation. Our platform is a safe space to share ideas, exchange knowledge, and inspire one another.
Our team
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Nzioka Ngau
Director
Sylvia Wamucii
Manager
Karen Gatamu
Chief Editor
Stanley Matuku
Web Dev
Our founding partners
University of Notre Dame -
School of Architecture
Glave and Holmes
Architecture - USA
RAMSA Architects - USA
The INTBAU Network
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