Sytze Wierda

Sytze Wopkes Wierda (28 February 1839 in Hemrik, the Netherlands – 10 December 1911 in Sea Point, South Africa) was a Dutch architect and engineer who played an important role in the architecture of the South African Republic in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Sytze Wopkes Wierda
Sytze Wopkes Wierda
Born(1839-02-28)28 February 1839
Hemrik, Netherlands
Died10 December 1911(1911-12-10) (aged 72)
Sea Point, South Africa
NationalityDutch
OccupationArchitect

Wierda was trained as a carpenter before studying architecture. In his home country he was involved in the construction of railways and other public works, as well as designing several churches for the Christian Reformed Church, the protestant denomination of which he was a member. He was brought to the republic by State President Paul Kruger who was a great admirer of his work and wanted to establish a typically South African style of architecture with Dutch roots. His works include numerous official buildings and structures like post offices, police stations, gaols and bridges. Most of his buildings are located in Pretoria with the notable exception of the Rissik Street Post Office in Johannesburg. One of his most celebrated works is the Palace of Justice on Church Square in Pretoria.[1] The South African community Wierdapark is named in his honor.[2][3]

  • Palace of Justice (Pretoria)
  • Palace of Justice (Pretoria)
  • Old Magistrate's Office (Boksburg)
  • Wierda Bridge (Pretoria)

References
  1. ArtefactsWIERDA, Sytze Wopkes
  2. L, Wierdapark Wierdapark Wierdapark se ligging in Gauteng Koördinate: 25°44′49 2″S 28°13′37 2″O / 25 747000°S 28 227000°O /-25 747000; 28 227000Koördinate: 25°44′49 2″S 28°13′37 2″O / 25 747000°S 28 227000°O /-25 747000; 28 227000; Dorp 2, Suid-Afrika Provinsie Gauteng Munisipaliteit Stad Tshwane Oppervlak-; Blank 82, 95 km²Bevolking-Dorp 6 348- Digtheid 2 152/km²Rasverdeling•; Indiër/Asiër 3, 37% •; Kleurling 1, 75% •; Swart 12, 37% •; 02% •; Er 0; Afrikaans 70, 49% Taal•. "Wierdapark - Wikipedia". af.wikipedia.org (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2019-01-19.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. "Welcome | Dutch Footsteps - Wierda Bridge". www.dutchfootsteps.co.za. Retrieved 2019-01-19.
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