Alex Mercado, Yeselia Reynoso

History of Spanish Architecture

Roman - 19 BC. Introduced arches.

Pre-Romanesque - Brought lattices, horseshoe arch, exterior decoration.
Mudejar - Moors (Islamic influence). Known for extensive use of bricks in
buildings.
Romanesque - 10th to 12th centuries. Chessboard style taqueado jaques
and the Islamic-style multifoil arch.
Renaissance - late 15th century. Mixed with other European cultures. Also
presented repeated pattern.

History of Spanish Architecture Cont.

Baroque - Churrigueresque (intricate surface decoration)

Colonial - combination of Native American and Moorish influences.
19th century - Introduction of iron and glass in basic construction.
20th century - Mixed traditional architectural styles with new; predecessor
of modern architecture.

Where Is It Most Commonly Found?

Spain
areas of Hispanic culture
Los Angeles
Latin America
Arizona
New Mexico

Distinctive Features

terra cotta tiles

arches
landscaping gardens
warm colors
big wooden doors

Building Materials

stone - limestone, granite, slate

wood
clay
bricks
stucco material
rod iron

Visual Design Aspects

curved lines
arches
texture
warm/white colors

Characteristics of the Interior

Wooden ceiling beams

Hand painted tiles on stairs
Built-in niches & alcoves
Cut steelwork
Fabrics

Design Process

Design Process Cont.

Conclusions
1.

Reflects community values and is used to represent the movement of

people. Also reflects the impact of political events

2.

Terracotta roof tiles are a good source of insulation in the summer and they
are also very durable. The disadvantages would be that they are very heavy
and some roofs cannot withstand the weight of these tiles.

Conclusion cont.
3. Similar to Italian architecture, a Spanish-style house typically has a lot of
gentle curves and arches, and the warm or white colors on the exterior signify
this style. There is also use of clay tiles on the roof on both styles.

The most opposite architecture would probably be the Modern style, which
relies on very simple decoration and usually lacks the gentle curves that the
Spanish style possesses.

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