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Report of Discussion

Architecture during Spanish Colonial Period

Topic

I. Introdcution

The History of Spanish Colonial Homes

The Spanish Colonial-style home is considered a classic architectural style found

throughout Florida, California, and Southwestern states, like Arizona and New Mexico. Although
Spanish Colonial homes have an even longer history in Spain and Mexico, they first appeared in
North America between the 1600s and mid-1800s, when Spanish settlers arrived and began
building their homesteads.

II. Discussion of the Topic and Example

The Spanish Colonial homes have retained key elements from the original designs, such as the
following:

 Thick, white, stucco walls: Thick, white walls are ideal for a very warm climate. During the
day, the thick walls can retain cool air; at night, when the temperature drops, they slowly release
warmth absorbed from the sun into the home.

 Very few and small windows: Having only a few small windows allows a cool breeze in but
keeps out hot sunlight. The traditional Spanish Colonial homes typically didn't have glass
window panes—opting for iron bars instead—but today decorative iron bars may hang over glass
panes.

 Red clay roof tiles: One of the most distinguishing characteristics of Spanish Colonial style is
the low-pitched roof made with red, clay tiles. In some regions, Spanish Colonial roofs are
completely flat, while others are slightly pitched—but all use the same distinctive tile.

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 Wooden support beams: Because adobe walls aren't commonly finished with trim, wooden
beams are often used to support the interior walls and ceiling. You'll often see wooden beams
jutting out from the roof's exterior, too. If you're remodeling a kitchen in Spanish style, for
example, incorporate dark wood beams for warmth and rustic character.

 A courtyard: Exterior or interior, most Spanish Colonial homes have some kind of courtyard.
Traditionally, courtyards were placed in the center of the home, so its inhabitants could cook
inside or outside—and release some of the heat produced by cooking. Today, many Spanish
Colonial homes have courtyards to the side or rear of the house.

 Little or no decoration: Traditionally, Spanish Colonial homes have a simple, white exterior
with very little decoration. Some modern Spanish Colonial homes, however, may have stone or
tile work around exterior doorways and passageways.

 Arched doorways and windows: The traditional main entry door of a Spanish Colonial-style
home is arched, as well as the front-facing windows. Inside, there are plenty of arched cutouts
between rooms.

 Tile: Use terra-cotta and hand-painted, decorative ceramic tiles around your home to add a
Spanish Colonial-style flair. Use tile for outdoor courtyards, walkways, around window frames,
and on stair risers. Look for small square tiles designed with traditional primary colors in
patterns that vary from geometric to florals.

 Wrought iron: One of the elements of decor found in Spanish Colonial homes is wrought iron
railings, gates, and grillwork used on windows and doors both indoors and out.

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Here’s some architecture during the spanish colonial period:

1. Pre-Romanesque Architecture (7th to 10th Century) Christian-influenced Spanish

buildings featured massive, thick stone walls and large towers embellished with Celtic-style
medallions, arches, Visigothic Spanish columns, and imagery depicting warriors and animals.

2. Romanesque Spanish Architecture (10th and 12th Century) The Roman conquest of Spain
heavily inspired the architecture in Spain at this time. to erect monumental buildings and
churches. The architecture focused on round towers, arched forms, and thick stone walls.

3. Cisterian Architecture (12th Century) The Spanish architecture of this time was
transitioning from Romanesque to Gothic, featuring simple designs alongside the more unusual
and emerging Gothic features.

4. Gothic Spanish Architecture (12th to 14th Century) Though there are many Spanish Gothic
styles within this period, elements ranged from pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, lots of stained
glass, and gargoyles.

5. Mudejar Style (12th to 16th Century) Many cultures, from Syria to Persia, influenced
Spanish architecture in this period. Elements included arches, columns, octagonal-shaped towers,
intricate tile mosaics on exterior and interior walls, and extensive brickwork.

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6. Renaissance Spanish Architecture (14th to 16th Century) Spanish architecture migrated

from the Gothic style back to the classical Roman Renaissance style. Building facades were still
highly embellished though not as eccentric as the Gothic style.

7. Baroque Spanish Architecture (16th to 18th Century) This period of Spanish architecture
was heavily influenced by Italian and French Rococo styles, including excessively intricate
facades embellished with stone, brick, and metal.

8. Neoclassical Style (18th to 20th Century) Spanish architecture at this time focused on
simplicity, functionality, and symmetry, and took its cue from more modern Italian buildings.

9. Spanish Colonial Architecture (1600s to Mid-1800s) Spanish settlers began to arrive in the
Americas between 1600 and the mid-1800s, bringing traditional building styles from Spain. The
style also drew inspiration from Mexican and Indigenous cultures across the country, you'll see
marked differences in the stylings of Spanish-style homes in the Southeast and Southwest.
However, some common features included adobe (made from straw and clay) for interior and
exterior walls, red clay roof tiles, and wooden supporting or exposed beams.

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10. Spanish Mission Style Architecture (Late 1800s to Present) Spanish mission style is a part
of the Colonial style. By the 1920s, there was a major boom in homes built using Spanish
mission-style architecture, which is less ornamental than any other Spanish architectural style. It
remains a popular building style today, particularly in warmer, drier climates in the United
States.

III. Conclusion and Reflection

Philippines has been colonized by the Spanish for 333 years (1565-1898) and influenced
the people. In the Spanish Colonial Period begun the Introduction of Christianity and the
adaptation of foods, languages, culture and etc. And one of their influenced in the Philippines is
the architecture especially when it comes in design of the houses. Even though their design is so
simple but it catch the eye of the people and also some countries has been using the design of the
spanish when it comes in architecture.

IV. References

https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-spanish-colonial-architecture-5069967
https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-spanish- architecture-5073076

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