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The Spanish colonial style of architecture dominated in the early Spanish colonies of North and South America, and were also somewhat visible in its other colonies. It is sometimes marked by the contrast between the simple, solid construction demanded by the new environment and the Baroque ornamentation exported from Spain.
Spanish colonial architecture is still found in the former colonies of the Spanish Empire in the Americas and in the Philippines.In Mexico, it is found in the Historic center of Mexico City, Puebla, Zacatecas, Querétaro, Guanajuato, and Morelia.
The Spanish Colonial Revival architecture (Spanish: Arquitectura neocolonial española), often known simply as Spanish Revival, is a term used to encompass a number of revivalist architectural styles based in both Spanish colonial architecture and Spanish architecture in general. [1]
“The architecture spoke to me in a way that it felt very Spanish, Mexican, but also kind of moorish,” the designer says. “So we played up a little bit of that Moroccan vibe, because that ...
Spanish Chinese influence exclusive to Spanish East Indies was born when Spain colonized what is now the Philippines, in South East Asia. Pre-Spanish Philippine architecture was based on the native nipa hut, which corresponds to the tropical climate, stormy seasons, and earthquake prone environment of the archipelago. This native architecture ...
Spanish Colonial architecture by country (13 C) A. Spanish missions in the Americas (2 C, 3 P) B. Baroque architecture in the Spanish Empire (9 C, 3 P) F.
For Spanish Gothic, Renaissance, or Baroque - Revival styles of architecture in the United States see: Category: Spanish Revival architecture in the United States Subcategories This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total.
Spanish Colonial architecture from the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines (1521–1898) Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large.