Johannesburg Transition: Architecture and Society from 1950
Clive M Chipkin
As a follow-on to Johannesburg style the book completes over 125 years of the history of Johannesburg's architecture. It closely examines the built environment of southern Africa's economic hub from pre-1950 to the present, neatly combining facts and figures with highly informed commentary and an abundance of carefully selected photographs and illustrations. The author brings his intellect to bear on the usually impenetrable workings of architects, planners and engineers to unravel a complex tale in a style that is lively and engrossing. While there are many books available on Johannesburg, and a few on various buildings in the city, this is the only book to comprehensively details the forces and influences (politics, economics, international architectural trends and styles, the environment, etc.) that shaped the city and its buildings from a historical perspective. A vital reference / research tool for students, architects, designers, town planners, etc.
Binding: Hard cover with dust jacket
Book Condition: Good condition except for a small mark at the bottom of the dust jacket's front cover
Edition: 2008
Encompassing South Africa's years of apartheid and well into its aftermath, this study examines the history and culture of the city of Johannesburg through its architecture and planning. Analyzing various types of buildingsfrom shopping malls and banks to homes and universitiesthis work reveals how years of apartheid have shaped the context of housing, community life, settlement, and the servicing of cities.
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