Author: Barnstable, Jane. & Jansen, Chris.
Title: Partnership.
Description: Mobil Oil Southern Africa. 1982. Printed wraps. illustrated b/w photos. plans. 4to. No inscription, VG condition. ISBN: 9780620064262 Text by Jane Barnstable. Photo essay on a self-help scheme, BABS (Build A Better Society) that created a 50 unit housing complex in the Coloured commumity of Kewtown, Cape. With the help of Mobil and Anglo American Corporation in 1982 this was designed to provide a quality living environment. The simplex / duplex units were from 74 to 79 sq.m. on plots of from 90 to 180 sq.m., all three-bedroomed with living room, kitchen, bathroom & toilet. The houses were let at affordable rents with the option to purchase.

Keywords: cape coloured flats western south southern africa african architecture babs build a better society kewtown mobil aac anglo american corporation


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