Restoring Old Australian Houses & Buildings: An Architectural Guide
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
For anyone passionate about preserving Australia's built heritage, Restoring Old Australian Houses & Buildings: an architectural guide is an indispensable resource that chronicles the principles, methods, and history behind the restoration of colonial and nineteenth-century Australian structures. Written by a distinguished team of architects and historians — Howard Tanner, Philip Cox, Peter Bridges, and Jacqui Broadbent — the guide presents a thorough and authoritative survey of architectural styles found across Australia, from humble timber cottages to grand Victorian terraces, detailing the distinguishing characteristics of each period and the techniques required to sensitively restore them. The work argues compellingly for the cultural and aesthetic value of Australia's architectural legacy, urging readers to approach restoration not merely as a technical exercise but as an act of cultural stewardship. The authors illustrate their guidance with precise architectural knowledge, making the volume equally valuable to professional architects, heritage consultants, and enthusiastic homeowners alike. Rich with insight into Australian social history as much as building craft, this guide leaves the reader questioning just how much of the nation's story is embedded in the walls of its oldest surviving buildings.
Author: Howard Tanner, Philip Cox, Peter Bridges, Jacqui Broadbent
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Melbourne, Macmillan
Genre: Architecture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
For anyone passionate about preserving Australia's built heritage, Restoring Old Australian Houses & Buildings: an architectural guide is an indispensable resource that chronicles the principles, methods, and history behind the restoration of colonial and nineteenth-century Australian structures. Written by a distinguished team of architects and historians — Howard Tanner, Philip Cox, Peter Bridges, and Jacqui Broadbent — the guide presents a thorough and authoritative survey of architectural styles found across Australia, from humble timber cottages to grand Victorian terraces, detailing the distinguishing characteristics of each period and the techniques required to sensitively restore them. The work argues compellingly for the cultural and aesthetic value of Australia's architectural legacy, urging readers to approach restoration not merely as a technical exercise but as an act of cultural stewardship. The authors illustrate their guidance with precise architectural knowledge, making the volume equally valuable to professional architects, heritage consultants, and enthusiastic homeowners alike. Rich with insight into Australian social history as much as building craft, this guide leaves the reader questioning just how much of the nation's story is embedded in the walls of its oldest surviving buildings.