Influence of GOGO Architecture in the development of Housing in Dodoma City, Tanzania.
Influence of GOGO Architecture in the development of Housing in Dodoma City, Tanzania.
Date
2025-10-10
Authors
SOSTHENES Godfrey Bagumisa
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Makerere University
Abstract
This study investigated the influence of Gogo architecture in the development of housing in Dodoma
city, Tanzania. The following are the specific objectives of the study that directed the researcher
to the
study
of
Gogo
architecture
in
the
development
of
housing
in
Dodoma
city,
Tanzania:
to examine the cultural responsiveness of Gogo architecture in development of housing in
Dodoma city as a model for the city, to highlight the importance of Gogo architecture by contributing
new
methods,
solutions,
and
achievements
for
the
future
built
environment
in Dodoma city,
to
identify
the
methods
of
construction
of
traditional
and
modern
architecture
that
can
be
combined
in
preparing
a
prototype
of
Gogo
architecture
in
Dodoma
city,
and
develop
policy
options
for
the
implementation
of
Gogo
architecture
and
building
techniques
in
Dodoma
city.
This
report
involved
two
hundred
eighteen
(218)
respondents,
which includes Gogo tribe communities and technical
professionals. Focus group discussions and an interviewer were used to obtain authentic and reliable
data.
Using content analysis, the researcher was able to organize, summarize, and present the information
for descriptive analysis by categorizing the most important concepts or themes and the
direct quote provided by the respondent according to the research questions and objectives.
From the responses of the Gogo tribal communities and technical professionals, it is possible to
conclude that Gogo architecture is not considered in the development of housing in Dodoma city;
buildings are being built based on the trend of modern building. Respondents suggested different
strategies for addressing the challenges in Dodoma city; Gogo architectural forms with modern
materials and incorporating Gogo motifs into modern design were among the ideas. Gogo's archi-
tectural design principles in modern architecture were also suggested. Also, operational guidelines
are found to be the long-term strategies for the protection of Dodoma city's architectural heritage.
The researcher recommends the need for further research in order to study Tanzania’s architectural
identity in the age of globalization. Also, a study similar to this will be conducted in other Tanzanian
cities
where
traditional architecture is not considered in the development of housing in the
city. Furthermore, the first objective of this study is to create an independent study.
Description
A Thesis submitted to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training for the award of the Degree of Master of Architecture of Makerere University
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Citation
SOSTHENES Godfrey Bagumisa. (2025). Influence of GOGO Architecture in the development of Housing in Dodoma City, Tanzania. (Unpublished Master’s Thesis) Makerere University; Kampala, Uganda.