From farm buildings, through mosques to high-rise cities, this collection of writings presents an examination of the architectural heritage of the Transvaal region. Twelve architectural critics have written on their own specialist areas, to offer knowledgeable accounts of the various schools of architecture that have influenced the area. Among other subjects, the writings cover the influence of Sir Herbert Baker, attitides towards the housing of black labour, the work of Helmut Stauch, and the technological and idealistic influences on modern architecture.
- ISBN10 1868880397
- ISBN13 9781868880393
- Publish Date 16 March 1998
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 23 April 2014
- Publish Country ZA
- Imprint Unisa Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 340
- Language English