Barker, Arthur Adrian Johnson2022-02-042022-02-042021-02Barker, A. 2021, 'Beyond continuity and contrast : Part 1 : New architecture in historical contexts', Architecture South Africa, no. 99, pp. 42-47.1682-9387http://hdl.handle.net/2263/83630About two years ago, two new and distinctly different, but sensitively considered additions were designed by Chris Wilkinson of Wilkinson Architects for St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) in Hillcrest Pretoria. Wilkinson’s considered approach to working in historic contexts provides much food for thought for architectural heritage practice in the 21st century. This article describes how an architect can operate when designing in historical contexts. It will also sketch the biographical influences and design philosophy of Wilkinson Architects to not only increase the limited record of the practice of South African architects, but also elucidate design approaches.enThe South African Institute of ArchitectsHistorical contextConservationPreservationDesign practiceArticle