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
Broadlands, designed in 1947 by L Filipek, is a rare example of sub-tropical deco in Johannesburg. The energy of the building is expressed through a dynamic interplay of forms in its three sections, with corners either crisply articulated or boldly curved. The importance of the entrance is cleverly emphasised by being set back on the stand, and approached through a virtuosic portico topped with the building’s name.
