HOME & GARDEN
by the book Providing inspiration by the book-full, these top titles are all focused on the one place which stands at the centre of our lives – be it ever so humble (or so substantial), there’s no place like home!
HISTORIC HOMESTEADS OF HAWKE’S BAY For generations, Hawke’s Bay has been home to some of the grandest homes in the country. In this book, Angus Gordon explores the heritage behind a number of houses which dot the landscape as well as their central place in the history of New Zealand’s pastoral revolution. Loaded with photos, this book is sure to appeal to history buffs, architectural enthusiasts and many others. Angus Gordon: Historic Homesteads of Hawke’s Bay | RRP $50 | Mary Egan Publishing
56 — Design and Build Franklin — 2021-2022
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS OF CHRIST’S COLLEGE
AUCKLAND ARCHITECTURE – A WALKING GUIDE
No matter how grand our designs may be, there are few who could build their dreams near so big as those who constructed Christ’s College! However, this book still serves to inspire as it showcases the architectural marvels of this garden city school. Showcasing fundamentals to aesthetic details, the architectural drawings in this book reveal these heritage buildings in all their glory.
Auckland may be a relatively new city on the world stage but, from iconic Victorian landmarks to modern skyscrapers, it is home to a rich range of buildings. With this handy pocket guide (an updated and revised edition), John Walsh and Patrick Reynolds provide maps and more to guide those keen to explore, and learn more about, our Super City.
Sir Miles Warren and Alec Bruce: Architectural Drawings of Christ’s College | RRP $45 | Quentin Wilson Publishing
John Walsh & Patrick Reynolds (photographer): Auckland Architecture – A Walking Guide | RRP $19.99 | Massey University Press
