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Spanish architecturetoday known best as Spanish mission architecturehas been popular for centuries.
Spanish mission architecture has retained many classical building elements throughout the years.
to erect monumental buildings and churches.
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The architecture focused on round towers, arched forms, and thick stone walls.
Building facades were still highly embellished though not as eccentric as the Gothic style.
It remains a popular building style today, particularly in warmer, drier climates in the United States.
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Shaped like half a tube, these clay tiles capture and retain cool air.
Asymmetrical Facades With Towers
UnlikeSpanish Colonial architecture, Spanish mission-style structures often had asymmetrical facades.
Large, square pillars and bell towers typically flanked the structure.
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Arched Corridors
The cloisters, or covered walkways in Spanish missions, usually featured decorative archways.
Adding a decorative element to an otherwise simple facade, many modern Spanish-style homes utilize quatrefoil today.
Spanish architecture is known for using earthy reds and browns, greens, and bright white stucco.
There are many different style periods within Spanish architecture.
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