There are many books on New Zealand architecture available through Auckland City libraries. A selection of classic and new books are listed below:
A history of New Zealand architecture By Peter Shaw The 3rd revised edition of this in-depth study traces the history of New Zealand architecture from early Polynesian beginnings to the present day. All key styles are covered including classic Māori, high Victorian Gothic, villa and bungalow, postmodern and beyond. Photographs by Robin Morrison and Paul McCredie.
The New Zealand villa: past and present By Di Stewart. Image / NZ Book Council This book traces the history and development of the distinctively New Zealand bay villa. The text is generously illustrated with both interior and exterior views. It provides an in-depth source of information on all classic design features of traditional villas: bay windows, gables, ceilings, fretwork, stained glass, verandahs, finials...
The bungalow in New Zealand By Jeremy Ashford. A wealth of detailed information and extensive illustrations of traditional Californian bungalows in New Zealand. Great browsing for architecture buffs and an essential reference source for bungalow renovators.
Auckland Auckland before the harbour bridge
By Stewart Graham. Image / NZ Book Council A largely photographic record of the development of Auckland from its foundation in 1840 to the opening of the Harbour Bridge in 1959. This book has a strong visual architectural focus: buildings/streetscapes/ suburban views. Of particular interest are the matches of modern photographs to identical scenes from the past. The accompanying text provides useful general background information and local anecdotes.
Auckland: a pictorial history By Richard Wolfe. Image / NZ Book Council An historical survey of Auckland featuring many early architectural photographs and street views. This book includes a significant number of previously unpublished historic photographs. Information is arranged both chronologically and by suburb. Individual buildings and streets can be searched for in the extensive index.
Auckland architecture: a personal view By Sait Akkirman "A celebration of the diversity of style and decoration of Auckland's architecture" This sumptuously illustrated book is a photographic record of Auckland's key architectural styles from the 1850s to the 1950s, including early colonial, villa, bungalow, art deco, Spanish mission and state housing. The impact of this book is entirely visual, offering page after page of colour photographs with no accompanying text. A detailed index provides the street name, architect and construction date of all buildings photographed. Ideal for general browsing, sourcing renovation ideas or serious daydreaming...
The way we were: pictorial memories of early New Zealand By Valerie Davies 16 volume photographic series of early New Zealand which includes good coverage of the Auckland region: Auckland central/south and east Auckland/Hauraki Gulf and more.
The heart of colonial Auckland, 1865-1910 By Terence E R Hodgson Well illustrated history with a strong focus on architecture. The useful appendix includes a list of key early Auckland buildings with their architects and design date.
A picture book of old Auckland By Stephen Barnett Photographic history 1870 - early 1900s.
Vanishing Auckland By Hilda Altman Atmospheric paintings of old and derelict buildings in Auckland in the 1970's.
Victorian Auckland: photographs of the earlier buildings of Auckland By John Fields and John Stacpoole Classic study of early Auckland architecture.
The Selwyn churches of Auckland By C R Knight Offers a detailed insight into Auckland's distinctive heritage of historic Anglican churches.
Aerial Views: Wises photomaps: Auckland & Gulf Aerial photographic record of greater Auckland, arranged according to the New Zealand map grid coordinate system.
Above Auckland By James Siers and Hamish Keith Aerial photographs of central Auckland and suburbs in the 1980’s. |
