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Book Author: Walton, James Year: 1993 Title: Double-storeyed, flat-roofed buildings of the rural Cape Place: Cape Town Publisher: Saayman & Weber The book focuses on the unique evolution of double-storey, flat-roofed architectural styles that migrated from Cape Town into rural South African districts. Walton meticulously traces how this specific building design adapted to socio-economic changes, shifting agricultural needs, and climate conditions during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It features precise structural analysis, architectural elevation plans, and historical photographs documenting old country hotels, trading stores, and prominent farmsteads. Foreword by Professor D Holm Professor of Architecture, University of Pretoria. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1: Deals with rural double-storeyed, flat-roofed houses built on earlier single-storeyed T, H or U plans. Part 2: Describes farm buildings which originated as double-storeyed, flat-roofed buildings with rectangular plans. Part 3: Includes double-storeyed, flat-roofed houses in country towns and villages such as Robertson, Montagu, Riversdale and Colesberg. Published as a limited edition of 400 numbered copies. Richly illustrated by 107 photographs and drawings of buildings, a number of which have been either demolished or recycled. (Source: Publishers Saayman and Weber publicity leaflet/order form.) Link to WorldCat - find this book in a library near you