Palace of the Governors

Colonial American palace.

Overview

Palace of the Governors, using adobe, is a 1610 palace in Santa Fe, USA.

Core Characteristics

• Adobe walls, wooden beams.
• Simple, functional design.
• Colonial aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 17th century.
• Civic: Palace.
• Colonial Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Oldest public building in USA.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Adobe Construction (technique), Regionalism (theory), Wall (element), Colonial (movement)