Building up the future from the past

On the first of March 1990 prof.dr.ir. C.L.Temminck Groll reached the age of 65 years.. Because of his great importance for the architectural research and the preservation of monuments in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, this work is dedicated to him by 25 of his friends, students' and other scientists. ' In eighteen chapters many aspects of Antillean architecture are discussed from different points of view by specialists in these fields. Included are traditional and modern architecture, restoration, churches and monuments, and building history. In addition there are contributions on interior decoration and furniture, about the architectural aspects in papiamentu prose, and on the filigree goldsmithery of Curacao. Finally an extensive bibliography on the architecture and historic monuments.of.the six islands. The book is illustrated with maps, plans, and photographs.