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ENDURING IMPRINT: The family whose architecture shaped the Bay and beyond
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The family's architectural legacy was highlighted through a tour of the historic luxury home, House Stockelbach, also known as Ridgewood, in Gqeberha.
Research into Ridgewood revealed a strong link between this building and several other prominent structures in the city and country.
- Last month, Daily Maverick invited readers to attend a tour of an historic luxury home in one of the oldest parts of Nelson Mandela Bay.
- House Stockelbach, also known as Ridgewood, currently operates as an art gallery and has become a lasting example of modern architecture in Gqeberha.
- Her legacy lives on through her family and buildings she designed across Nelson Mandela Bay.
Key Takeaways
- House Stockelbach, also known as Ridgewood, is a notable example of modern architecture in Gqeberha.
- Ridgewood is currently operating as an art gallery.
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- Further research and exploration of the family's architectural legacy.
Why It Matters
Understanding the family's impact on the built environment of Nelson Mandela Bay and South Africa.
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 10Daily Maverick (ZA): Over four generations and more than 100 years, a family of engineers and architects have left their mark on the built environment of Nelson
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