Architecture (SA)

Front cover of The Buildings of Pietermaritzburg: Volume 1 by Brian Bassett
The Buildings of Pietermaritzburg: Volume 1 - Brian Bassett

The Buildings of Pietermaritzburg: Volume 1 edited by Brian Bassett is a large catalogue of the buildings of the city of Pietermaritzburg. It includes a photograph, the address, the use and a brief description of each building as it was in 1986. Photography by Ebrahim Shariff & Yusuf Ismail

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Front cover of Philip Bawcombe's Kimberley - Text by Ted Scannel
Kimberley - Philip Bawcombe & Ted Scannel

Philip Bawcombe's Kimberley, the second book in the series on places in South Africa with paintings of the city by Bawcombe and text by Ted Scannel . It follows Johannesburg which is widely recognised and shows the detail and flavour of the place.

Introduction by Brian Roberts

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Front cover of Johannesburg Style by Clive M. Chipkin
Johannesburg Style - Clive M. Chipkin

Johannesburg Style: Architecture & Society 1880s – 1960s by Clive Chipkin argues that as we come to talk about distinctive styles of urban architecture in Europe and North America – such as Chicago Style – so too has Johannesburg evolved a recognisable style or procession of styles that are as interesting and deserving of serious consideration as those of other major cities of the

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Front cover of Architectural Beauty of the Old Cape As Seen by Arthur Elliot
Architectural Beauty of the Old Cape as seen by Arthur Elliot - Hans Fransen

Architectural Beauty of the Old Cape As Seen by Arthur Elliot: Photographs of houses and farmsteads now largely demolished or ruined, taken at the beginning of the twentieth century is a collection of back and white photographs selected and annotated by Hans Fransen, curator of the Stellenbosch Museum.

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Front Cover of The Old Houses of the Cape by Hans Fransen and Mary Alexander Cook
The Old Houses of the Cape - Hans Fransen and Mary Alexander Cook

The Old Houses of the Cape: A Survey of the Existing Buildings in the Traditional Style of Architecture of the Dutch-Settled Regions of the Cape of Good Hope by Hans Fransen and Mary Alexander Cook is a comprehensive survey with pictures and descriptive text of the existing houses and farm buildings in the traditional Dutch style of the 18th century.

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Front Cover of The Old Buildings of the Cape by Hans Fransen and Mary Alexander Cook
The Old Buildings of the Cape - Hans Fransen and Mary Alexander Cook

The Old Buildings of the Cape: A survey and description of old buildings in the Western Province, Extending from Cape Town to Calvinia in the north and to Graaff-Reinet, Colesberg and Uitenhage in the east: Covering substantially the 18th and 19th century styles: Cape Dutch, Cape Regency, Georgian and Victorian by Hans Fransen and Mary Alexander Cook is essentially the revised second e

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Front Cover of Shack Chic by Craig Fraser
Shack Chic - Craig Fraser

Shack Chic: Art And Innovation In South African Shack-Lands by Craig Fraser brings to life the triumph of artistic tenacity over adversity. His vibrant images capture the style and innovation of Cape Town's shack dwellers. Having photographed some of the most luxurious homes in the world, the renowned photographer has found true inspiration in some of the poorest.

ZAR 190.00
Front cover of The Barnett Collection: Volume II by Denis Godfrey
The Barnett Collection: Volume II - Denis Godfrey

The Barnett Collection: South Africa and Johannesburg at the Turn of the Century; Volume II by Denis Godfrey is a selection from The Star newspaper's Barnett Collection of photographs of Johannesburg and includes photographs taken during the Anglo-Boer War and in the other major South African towns and cities.

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Front cover of Herbert Baker: Achitecture and Idealism by Michael Keath
Herbert Baker: Achitecture and Idealism - Michael Keath

Herbert Baker: Achitecture and Idealism, The South African Years 1892-1913 by Michael Keath explores the breadth and range of the 'Baker style', with its unique blend of English Arts and Crafts, Cape Dutch vernacular and Italian classicism so well suited to South African conditions, and highlights the simple quality of many lesser-known buildings.

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Front cover of Cape Dutch Homesteads by John Kench
Cape Dutch Homesteads - John Kench

Cape Dutch Homesteads by John Kench presents a unique collection of ten homesteads chosen by David Goldblatt and Margaret Courtney-Clarke, who have also contributed to the book. All the hoses shown share a living quality; none are museums, and many reveal the art of the restorer and architect in reviving these often derelict buildings.

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Front cover of Early Nineteenth Century Architecture in South Africa by Ronald Lewcock
Early Nineteenth Century Architecture in South Africa - Ronald Lewcock

Early Nineteenth Century Architecture in South Africa: A Study of the Interaction of Two Cultures 1795-1837 by Ronald Lewcock describes the interaction between British and Dutch architecture and discusses the major trends that have influenced architecture in South Africa. The author also analyses the sources of various foreign stylistic influences.

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Spine of The Cape House and its Interior by A M Obholzer, M Baraitser & W D Malherbe
The Cape House and its Interior - A M Obholzer, M Baraitser & W D Malherbe

The Cape House and its Interior: An Inquiry into the Sources of Cape Architecture & a Survey of Built-in Early Cape Domestic Woodwork by A M Obholzer, M Baraitser & W D Malherbe the standard work on the subject. Illustrated with 1600 illustrations, 8 in colour.

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Front Cover of The Cape House And Its Interior by Obholzer, Baraitser & Malherbe
The Cape House And Its Interior - Obholzer; Baraitser; Malherbe

The Cape House And Its Interior by Obholzer, Baraitser & Malherbe is the first comprehensive survey of the architecture of the early Cape of Good Hope, considered by many art-historians to be the major South African contribution to world culture.

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Front cover of Eighteenth Century Architecture in South Africa by G. E. Pearse
Eighteenth Century Architecture in South Africa - G. E. Pearse

Eighteenth Century Architecture in South Africa by G. E. Pearse describes Cape architecture of the 18th century and includes 36 line drawings in the text; 111 plates that present 59 photographic studies, and 80 superbly executed architectural drawings from measured details.

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Front Cover of Victorian Buildings in South Africa by D. Picton-Seymour
Victorian Buildings in South Africa - D. Picton-Seymour

Victorian Buildings in South Africa: Including Edwardian & Transvaal Republic Styles: 1850-1910 by D. Picton-Seymour presents a survey of houses, churches, schools, public and commercial buildings in South Africa.

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Front cover of South African Timber Buildings by Rosemary Rudd
South African Timber Buildings - Rosemary Rudd

South African Timber Buildings: A Craft Revived by Rosemary Rudd is a 'journal' of the history of timber construction, beginning with the first wood and iron structures in the country.

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Front cover of Luderitz and Environs: Conservation Study
Luderitz and Environs - School of Architecture, University of Natal

Luderitz and Environs: Conservation Study by the School of Architecture, University of Natal aims promote the importance of preserving and restoring the remaining historical architecture in Luderitz. It includes detailed diagrams, illustrations and maps of the town and of the buildings and architecture present, with accompanying text.

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Front Cover of Africa Style in South Africa by Pamela Strauss
Africa Style in South Africa - Pamela Strauss

Africa Style in South Africa: Pondokkies, Khayas And Castles by Pamela Strauss is a survey of architectural styles in South Africa from the most modest constructions to the more ambitious. Concentrates rather on the unusual and eschews the modern nouveau riche for more individualistic interpretations of the South African soul.

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Front cover of Colonial Houses of South Africa by Graham Viney
Colonial Houses of South Africa - Graham Viney

Colonial Houses of South Africa is a close co-operation between Graham Viney and photographer Alain Proust, producing superb full-colour photographs that, together with historically fascinating black and white pictures, capture perfectly the spirit of each house.

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Front cover of Cape Cottages by James Walton
Cape Cottages - James Walton

Cape Cottages by James Walton describes cottages in the Cape that were mainly built and occupied by the Khoikhoi and "coloured" people.

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Front Cover of Cape Dovecots and Fowl-Runs by James Walton
Cape Dovecots and Fowl-Runs - James Walton

Cape Dovecots and Fowl-Runs by James Walton deals with a previously unrecorded aspect of Cape vernacular architecture, namely the dovecots, fowl-runs and fowl-houses. Many of these buildings are among the most beautiful examples of early Cape architecture. Profusely illustrated in black and white.

ZAR 750.00