Conservation Plan for E. G. Stone's concrete house at Emu Plains. Submitted as a requirement for a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of New South Wales
Des Champs, Catherine1987
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The concrete cottage at Emu Plains was designed and built by E. G. Stone in 1909. It was built as a residence for the chief clerk. It was the first house built of reinforced concrete in Australia.
Main title:
Conservation Plan for E. G. Stone's concrete house at Emu Plains. Submitted as a requirement for a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of New South Wales / by Catherine Des Champs and Paul Dignam
Imprint:
unpublished thesis University of NSW June 1987
Collation:
33 pages photographs maps
Notes:
Photocopy of thesis
Contents:
Analysis of documentary and physical evidence - establishment of the Emu Boulder Company - work practices and housing for the quarry - E. G. Stone architect and engineer - Development of concrete in Australia - construction of the concrete house - existing fabric - curtilage of the site - certificate of title
Dewey class:
728.0994 CON
Local class:
728.0994
Language:
English
Subject:
Stone, Edward Giles, 1876-1947Historic houses -- Emu Plains (NSW)Emu and Prospect Gravel and Road Metal Co. Ltd. -- HistoryConcrete houses -- Emu Plains (NSW)Historic houses -- Emu Plains (NSW) -- Architectural plansHistoric houses -- Emu Plains (NSW) -- ConservationArchitecture -- Emu Plains (N.S.W.) -- HistorySand and gravel extraction industry -- Emu Plains (NSW) -- History
BRN:
103376
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | Local Book | 728.0994 CON | Not for loan (Set: 13 Dec 2013) |