Architecture and Design Overview

Architectural Influences

Spanish Colonial Revival: 85% 85%

• Features: Arched doorways, red tile roofs, and stucco walls.
• Influence: Merging the aesthetics of Spain with the New World.

Mission Revival: 80% 80%

• Features: Simple forms, adobe walls, and tiled roofs.
• Influence: Emphasizes the romanticized imagery of California missions.

Beaux-Arts: 75% 75%

• Features: Grand staircases, classical details, and symmetry.
• Influence: Combines classical architecture with Parisian styles.

Components and Their Relations to Influences

• The use of arched doorways reflects Spanish Colonial Revival.
• The simplicity and organic use of materials correspond to Mission Revival.
• Grand staircases and symmetry echo Beaux-Arts influence.

Styles and Influences Explained

Spanish Colonial Revival

This style emerged in the early 20th century and draws on the architecture of early Spanish settlers in California.

Mission Revival

This movement emphasizes the historical significance of Native American missions, using materials native to the region.

Beaux-Arts

A style originating from the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, it highlights ornate details, grandeur, and classical influences.