My own fascination with South Africa's historic hot springs first drew me to the architectural and cultural symbolism of water. From the celebrated baths of Caledon and Montagu to the more remote settings of Badplaas, Natal Spa, Aliwal North, Tshipise and Citrusdal, these landscapes demonstrate how architecture often follows water. Buildings, gardens
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It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations. Jackie Kalley, publishing under her Otterley Press
Blue Plaques
Aiton Court is an internationally recognised example of the Transvaal Group's modernist approach using simple, readily available and inexpensive materials. Designed by Angus Stewart and Bernard Cooke in 1938, it included an entrance foyer and courtyard above the street. In the 1980's it was one of the first buildings to break apartheid laws by welcoming black residents, and housed ACTSTOP which championed the rights of tenants.
