Spanish Colonial Revival

American architectural style.

Overview

Spanish Colonial Revival, using stucco and tiles, flourished in the Americas, late 19th–early 20th century.

Core Characteristics

• Red-tiled roofs, arches.
• Stucco walls, courtyards.
• Spanish aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Santa Barbara Courthouse (USA, 1929).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Late 19th–early 20th century.
• Residential, Civic: Houses, public buildings.
• Spanish Revival: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Popularized Spanish-inspired design in Americas.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stucco Construction (technique), Regionalism (theory), Courtyard (element), Spanish Revival (movement)