Title: Colonial style : pioneer buildings of New Zealand /
Authors: Fearnley, Charles James.
Publisher: Bush Press,
Year: 1986
Subjects: Architecture New Zealand Details.; Architecture, Domestic New Zealand History.; Dwellings New Zealand History.
Abstract: "New Zealand's distinctive pioneer building style is explored in the photographs of architect and historian Charles Fearnley. This ... survey of colonial architecture will priove a ... resource for people who like old-style buildings, including home rebovators, local historians, builders, architects and students. ... In particular the text shows how the English traditions of building in stone were adapted to the timber houses of New Zealand and their decoration. The photographs ... reveal the design of the window and door, verandahs, and roof details, along with the decoration of fences and other features of the colonial home."--Back cover.
Contents: Mere shelter -- A little more than minimum -- Stone origins -- The legend of Akaroa -- The carpenter designs -- Variations on a classical theme -- The charm of cast iron -- The gable ends -- Verandahs and porches -- Outbuildings and fences.