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Rewarding Conservation – An attractive and well-produced 1992 Durban heritage conservation volume documenting award-winning architectural preservation projects and historic buildings associated with the Durban City Council Conservation Awards.
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Rewarding Conservation is a fascinating and visually appealing South African architectural and heritage reference work published in 1992 by the Durban City Council Conservation Awards Committee. This richly illustrated hardcover celebrates the preservation and restoration of historically significant buildings and structures within Durban and surrounding areas, highlighting the importance of architectural conservation in KwaZulu-Natal during a transformative period in South African urban history.
Beautifully produced with high-quality colour photography, architectural imagery, and historical commentary, the book documents award-winning conservation projects recognised by the Durban Conservation Awards. Rewarding Conservation provides valuable insight into the preservation of Victorian, Edwardian, Colonial, and early Durban architectural styles, making it an important resource for historians, architects, heritage enthusiasts, urban planners, and collectors of Durbaniana.
The volume captures an era when conservation awareness was gaining increasing public attention, and it serves both as a historical document and as an inspiring visual showcase of restored homes, public buildings, decorative architectural details, and culturally significant sites. The photography by Andrew Ogilvie and contributions from members of the conservation committee add further depth and authenticity to the work.
Titles relating to Durban local history, South African architecture, and conservation are becoming increasingly sought after, particularly scarce regional publications produced in relatively limited quantities. Rewarding Conservation would make an excellent addition to collections focusing on KwaZulu-Natal history, South African heritage, architecture, town planning, or preservation studies.
A desirable and increasingly uncommon South African architectural conservation title.
Condition – Near Fine
Near fine 1992 hardcover with near fine dust jacket. Light foxing present. Binding remains strong and clean, with the boards and gilt title in excellent condition. Dust jacket shows only light shelf wear. Internally clean and well preserved overall.
