Hidden Cape Town

A unique look 'inside' 30 of Cape Town's most notable buildings. If you have ever wondered what lies behind an interesting façade, or wished you could peek behind a closed door, Hidden Cape Town is the book for you. The author and photographer have collaborated to reveal the architectural secrets and artworks that lie behind the doors of some well-known, and lesser known, landmark buildings in and around the 'Mother City'. These buildings are part of our collective heritage, reflecting the myriad cultural influences that have shaped our country.

Autorentext

Paul Duncan is a former editorial director at Conde Nast Independent Magazines and former editor of Condé Nast's House & Garden (South Africa). Paul was educated in Cape Town and at the University of Edinburgh, where he received an MA (Hons) degree in Fine Arts. His career has included a stint as a speechwriter and researcher to the chairman of the London-based Royal Fine Art Commission. His published booksinclude two collections of South African interiors: Down South and Down South Two, and Style Icons.

Inhalt

Introduction; Groote Kerk; Mount Nelson Hotel; Nederlandse Gereformeerde Kerk Tafelberg; Founder's House Bishops; Sendinggestig Museum; National Library of South Africa; Gereformeerde Kerkgebou Hof Street; City Hall; Palm Tree Mosque; Old Mutual; Taj Hotel; Centre for the Book; Koopmans-de Wet House; St George's Cathedral; Welgelegen; Old Town House; Royal Observatory; New Somerset Hospital; Lodge de Goede Hoop; Huguenot House; The Old Synagogue & The Great Synagogue; Greek Orthodox Cathedral; Bertram House Museum; Muller's Optometrists; Evangelical Lutheran Church; Secunde's House; The Cape Town Rifles (Dukes) Officers' Mess; Groote Schuur; Central Methodist Mission; Irma Stern Museum.