Cape Dutch Houses and Other Old Favourites - Phillida Brooke Simons
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Description
This richly illustrated book documents 150 historic houses in South Africa’s southwestern Cape, exploring their architectural features and the histories of the buildings and their owners. It covers eleven regions, from Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Tulbagh, Worcester and the West Coast. The text examines distinctive features of Cape Dutch architecture, including thatched roofs, decorative gables and traditional farmstead layouts, while also documenting buildings that reflect other architectural influences. Illustrated with colour photographs, the book is a valuable reference for readers interested in South African architectural history, historic homesteads and the conservation of the Cape’s built heritage.
Condition
Fair condition, dust-jacket slightly worn.
Filed under: Architecture