The Spanish Colonial

The Spanish Colonial

• The Spanish Colonial house, a very beautiful homes.
• These houses are filled with character.
• Though some have changed due to society moderniing homes.

The Spanish colonial house was commonly found, or was popular from 1500’s – 1821.

The Materials

•  Spanish Colonial homes might be made of adobe, stucco-clad, and coquina rock.

Some Key Features

• Wooden roof supports beams are out and over the exterior walls in a classic Spanish Colonial.
• There are very thick walls to absorb heat and radiate it out during cold nights.
• These homes are known for their inner courtyards, which is known to entertain guests.
• In most of Spanish Colonials, they are very spacious ranch homes made to bring in a lot of guest.
• Though they tend to be from one to maybe three stories

Location

Design Elements

• There is a variety of elements and principles within each Spanish Colonial.
• Although most have a cool bumpy texture on the outside.
• Also the contrast and value between the colors from the roof to the walls to the archways.
• There is a use of different shapes and lines on the embroidery of the houses.
• Some homes have a pattern or rhythm in their entry ways.
• In most of Spanish Colonials, they are very spacious ranch homes made to bring in a lot of guest.

Some Additional Things

• Additionally in these houses, home owners may add courtyard houses for guests that link to the inner courtyard. A variety of round arches and domes can be found on the outside and inside the home.
• Most Spanish colonials are in the shapes of a L.
• A variety of round arches and domes can be found on the outside and inside the home.

Work Cited

• http://architecturestyles.org/spanish-colonial/
• http://www.hgtv.com/design/home-styles/spanish-colonial-architecture

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