House Proud

House Proud challenges the historical omission of Black-designed homes from architectural discourse, presenting a global compilation of residential spaces that span from prehistoric to contemporary periods. The work highlights the design culture of Africa and its diaspora, featuring notable examples such as the Tamberma Tatas of Togo and Benin, chattel homes in Barbados, the grandeur of Haiti's Palace of Sans Souci, and the New York retreat of Madam CJ Walker. Additionally, it includes contemporary Black British creatives like Yinka Shonibare and Reggie Yates, illustrating themes of heritage, innovation, resistance, and power. Through richly illustrated archival and modern imagery, the book serves as both an inspirational resource for professionals in architecture and design and a visual compendium of overlooked yet significant residential structures worldwide.

Lawson, K. (2026). House Proud. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781042032648