{"id":115426,"date":"2022-06-21T11:11:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T11:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/"},"modified":"2022-06-21T11:11:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T11:11:40","slug":"what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the characteristics of Spanish colonial architecture?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6642f23337651\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_the_characteristics_of_Spanish_colonial_architecture\" title=\"What are the characteristics of Spanish colonial architecture?\">What are the characteristics of Spanish colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_did_the_Spanish_build_in_Florida\" title=\"What did the Spanish build in Florida?\">What did the Spanish build in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_makes_a_house_Spanish_Colonial\" title=\"What makes a house Spanish Colonial?\">What makes a house Spanish Colonial?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_Florida%E2%80%99s_architecture\" title=\"What is Florida&#8217;s architecture?\">What is Florida&#8217;s architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_some_characteristics_of_Spanish_architecture\" title=\"What are some characteristics of Spanish architecture?\">What are some characteristics of Spanish architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_the_characteristics_of_colonial_architecture\" title=\"What are the characteristics of colonial architecture?\">What are the characteristics of colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_does_Spanish_colonial_architecture_look_like\" title=\"What does Spanish colonial architecture look like?\">What does Spanish colonial architecture look like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_defines_Spanish_architecture\" title=\"What defines Spanish architecture?\">What defines Spanish architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_did_the_Spanish_bring_to_Florida\" title=\"What did the Spanish bring to Florida?\">What did the Spanish bring to Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_did_the_Spanish_do_with_Florida\" title=\"What did the Spanish do with Florida?\">What did the Spanish do with Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_settlement_did_the_Spanish_establish_in_Florida\" title=\"What settlement did the Spanish establish in Florida?\">What settlement did the Spanish establish in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#Why_did_the_Spanish_want_to_build_a_colony_in_Florida\" title=\"Why did the Spanish want to build a colony in Florida?\">Why did the Spanish want to build a colony in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_a_typical_Spanish_Colonial_house\" title=\"What is a typical Spanish Colonial house?\">What is a typical Spanish Colonial house?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_the_3_characteristics_of_Spanish_type_houses\" title=\"What are the 3 characteristics of Spanish type houses?\">What are the 3 characteristics of Spanish type houses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_the_characteristics_of_a_colonial-style_house\" title=\"What are the characteristics of a colonial-style house?\">What are the characteristics of a colonial-style house?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_makes_a_Spanish_style_home\" title=\"What makes a Spanish style home?\">What makes a Spanish style home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_Florida%E2%80%99s_architecture_style\" title=\"What is Florida&#8217;s architecture style?\">What is Florida&#8217;s architecture style?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_the_style_of_houses_in_Florida\" title=\"What is the style of houses in Florida?\">What is the style of houses in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_Florida_most_unique_building\" title=\"What is Florida most unique building?\">What is Florida most unique building?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_the_style_of_houses_in_South_Florida\" title=\"What is the style of houses in South Florida?\">What is the style of houses in South Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_the_characteristics_of_architectural_design_during_Spanish\" title=\"What are the characteristics of architectural design during Spanish?\">What are the characteristics of architectural design during Spanish?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_the_elements_of_Spanish_architecture\" title=\"What are the elements of Spanish architecture?\">What are the elements of Spanish architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_the_characteristics_of_Spanish_Colonial\" title=\"What is the characteristics of Spanish Colonial?\">What is the characteristics of Spanish Colonial?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_some_characteristics_of_the_colonial-style_architecture\" title=\"What are some characteristics of the colonial-style architecture?\">What are some characteristics of the colonial-style architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_some_characteristics_of_colonial_houses\" title=\"What are some characteristics of colonial houses?\">What are some characteristics of colonial houses?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_characteristics_of_Spanish_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>What are the characteristics of Spanish colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spanish colonial architecture features design elements like <b>terra-cotta clay tile roofs, white stucco walls, soft arches, and carved wooden doors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_did_the_Spanish_build_in_Florida\"><\/span>What did the Spanish build in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spain occupied or built several forts north of the old British West Florida border, including <b>Fort Confederacin, Fort Nogales (at present-day Vicksburg), and Fort San Fernando (at present-day Memphis).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_house_Spanish_Colonial\"><\/span>What makes a house Spanish Colonial?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the early 1900s, during the Colonial Revival movement for residential architecture, the classic style went mainstream in state, and it is easy to understand why. Spanish Colonial houses are known for their speculator curb appeal thanks to <b>striking white stucco walls, red tile roofs, and gorgeous landscaping<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Florida%E2%80%99s_architecture\"><\/span>What is Florida&#8217;s architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The elements of Florida&#8217;s Vernacular Architecture are <b>rooted in practical responses to the state&#8217;s humid, subtropical climate. The most commonly recognized example of this style, often termed Florida Cracker, originated in the 1800s and resembled the elevated chickee huts built by the Seminole Indian tribes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_characteristics_of_Spanish_architecture\"><\/span>What are some characteristics of Spanish architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Key Features<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Built from indigenous components. Spanish Colonial homes might be made of adobe in the Southwest and coquina rock in Florida.<\/li>\n<li>Thick, stucco-clad walls. Thick walls are ideally situated for a hot environment.  <\/li>\n<li>Small, open windows.  <\/li>\n<li>One story.  <\/li>\n<li>Limited ornamentation.  <\/li>\n<li>Wooden support beams.  <\/li>\n<li>Inner courtyard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_characteristics_of_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>What are the characteristics of colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colonial architecture characteristics include: <b>Symmetrical front and rectangular shape. Two stories. A lean-to addition with a saltbox roof (basically where the roof in the back of the house extends almost all the way down to the ground- the shape of saltboxes in the time)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Spanish_colonial_architecture_look_like\"><\/span>What does Spanish colonial architecture look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Known for their <b>white, stucco walls, red, clay roof tiles, and rustic appearance, Spanish Colonial homes are extremely popular throughout the American Southeast, Southwest, and California. Long before this style came to North America, however, it had a long, varied history in both Spain and Mexico.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_defines_Spanish_architecture\"><\/span>What defines Spanish architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spanish architecture <b>demonstrates great historical and geographical diversity, depending on the historical period. It developed along similar lines as other architectural styles around the Mediterranean and from Northern Europe, although some Spanish constructions are unique.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_did_the_Spanish_bring_to_Florida\"><\/span>What did the Spanish bring to Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Olive oil and wine (brought over to the colonies in large earthenware jars) were essential staples for any Spanish kitchen. Fruits (like peaches, figs, and watermelons), nuts and beans (like almonds, field peas, and garbonzo beans) and spices (like saffron, cinnamon, and different types of peppers) were brought to <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_did_the_Spanish_do_with_Florida\"><\/span>What did the Spanish do with Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Florida officially became a Spanish colony. The Spanish <b>established missions throughout the colony to convert Native Americans to Catholicism. Missions in northern Florida, such as those at St. Augustine and Apalachee (present-day Tallahassee), survived for many years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_settlement_did_the_Spanish_establish_in_Florida\"><\/span>What settlement did the Spanish establish in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>St. Augustine, Florida<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_the_Spanish_want_to_build_a_colony_in_Florida\"><\/span>Why did the Spanish want to build a colony in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Spanish <b>hoped to defeat the French and establish a settlement in Florida. This would keep the French from gaining power in this part of North America.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_typical_Spanish_Colonial_house\"><\/span>What is a typical Spanish Colonial house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Known for their <b>white, stucco walls, red, clay roof tiles, and rustic appearance, Spanish Colonial homes are extremely popular throughout the American Southeast, Southwest, and California. Long before this style came to North America, however, it had a long, varied history in both Spain and Mexico.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_3_characteristics_of_Spanish_type_houses\"><\/span>What are the 3 characteristics of Spanish type houses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, What is a Spanish-Style Home? Spanish-style homes are identifiable by their <b>uniformity, minimal embellishments, and smooth stucco, adobe, or stone exteriors. You may also recognize them by their tile and stone roofs, often featuring barrel-shaped tiles in warm earth tones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_characteristics_of_a_colonial-style_house\"><\/span>What are the characteristics of a colonial-style house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Key Characteristics of American Colonial-Style Homes<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple, traditional design.<\/li>\n<li>Plain exteriors with minimal embellishments.<\/li>\n<li>Built with wood, brick or stone according to the region and time period.<\/li>\n<li>Rectangular and symmetrical in shape.<\/li>\n<li>Central door.<\/li>\n<li>Often features symmetrical front entrance columns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_Spanish_style_home\"><\/span>What makes a Spanish style home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spanish-style homes are <b>inspired by colonial architecture under Spanish rule and incorporate many key design elements like stucco and terracotta roof tiles. In the United States, they are most common in areas that were ruled by Spain, like Florida, California, and the Southwest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Florida%E2%80%99s_architecture_style\"><\/span>What is Florida&#8217;s architecture style?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Spanish style in Florida is commonly seen in the large estates that are built along the coastlines, beyond the reach of the cities. These houses combine elements from the Spanish Baroque, Moorish Revival with certain design principles of the American Arts and Crafts movements.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_style_of_houses_in_Florida\"><\/span>What is the style of houses in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Spanish Style<\/b> Spanish-style homes are commonly built in states like Florida, California and other parts of America&#8217;s Southwest. This type of home is referenced with a few different terms, like Mission style, Moorish, Monterey and more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Florida_most_unique_building\"><\/span>What is Florida most unique building?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Below, we&#8217;ll break down six of Florida&#8217;s most impressive architectural projects, from the 19th century until today.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plant Hall  University of Tampa.<\/li>\n<li>IST Building  Florida Polytechnic University.  <\/li>\n<li>Florida Southern College Campus  Frank Lloyd Wright collection.  <\/li>\n<li>Ca&#8217; D&#8217;Zan  The Ringling Estate.  <\/li>\n<li>Panorama Tower.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_style_of_houses_in_South_Florida\"><\/span>What is the style of houses in South Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common Home Styles in South Florida. Some of the most common house styles in South Florida include <b>ranch style, Victorian, contemporary, Spanish and Mediterranean<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_characteristics_of_architectural_design_during_Spanish\"><\/span>What are the characteristics of architectural design during Spanish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spanish Revival architecture tends to feature <b>low-pitched, red-tile roofs, stucco walls, rounded arches, and an asymmetrical faxe7ade.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_elements_of_Spanish_architecture\"><\/span>What are the elements of Spanish architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spanish colonial architecture features design elements like <b>terra-cotta clay tile roofs, white stucco walls, soft arches, and carved wooden doors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_characteristics_of_Spanish_Colonial\"><\/span>What is the characteristics of Spanish Colonial?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spanish-style homes are <b>inspired by colonial architecture under Spanish rule and incorporate many key design elements like stucco and terracotta roof tiles. In the United States, they are most common in areas that were ruled by Spain, like Florida, California, and the Southwest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_characteristics_of_the_colonial-style_architecture\"><\/span>What are some characteristics of the colonial-style architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Key Elements<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Square, symmetrical shape. Formality governs the Georgian Colonial.  <\/li>\n<li>Five windows across front.  <\/li>\n<li>Dental moldings along the eaves.  <\/li>\n<li>Pedimented dormers sometimes jutted from the roof.<\/li>\n<li>Flattened columns on each side of door.  <\/li>\n<li>Shutters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_characteristics_of_colonial_houses\"><\/span>What are some characteristics of colonial houses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Key Characteristics of American Colonial-Style Homes<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple, traditional design.<\/li>\n<li>Plain exteriors with minimal embellishments.<\/li>\n<li>Built with wood, brick or stone according to the region and time period.<\/li>\n<li>Rectangular and symmetrical in shape.<\/li>\n<li>Central door.<\/li>\n<li>Often features symmetrical front entrance columns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the characteristics of Spanish colonial architecture? 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