Architectural conservation in South Africa since 1994
Subtitle: 100+ projects
By: convened and edited by Albrecht Herholdt
Publisher: DOT Matrix Publications
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Port Elizabeth
Language: eng
Number of pages: 539
ISBN-13: 9780620609609
Subjects: Historic preservation; Case studies; Conservation and restoration; Architecture; Historic buildings; Domestic Architecture; Pictorial works
Description: "This book traces the development of theory and practice in the country since 1994. Dramatic changes in legislation followed and South Africa's isolation ended. This manifested in a far more sophisticated and inclusive conservation ethic, with many sites around South Africa bearing powerful demonstration of this journey. The work of 65 practices and 112 projects demonstrate the tremendous skills required by an architect dealing with conservation. Projects range from the restoration of the Castle in Cape Town, to contemporary infill buildings, heritage inventories and the modest conservation of houses at a Moravian Mission Station (with labour trained on site).  South Africa offers possibly the most complicated postcolonial context one might imagine, more so than any even Australia or the United States." -- http://www.ecia.co.za/content/42
Notes: Cover title.

Includes bibliographical references and index.