Mediterranean

Warm-climate architectural styles.

Overview

Mediterranean architecture, using stucco and tiles, spans Mediterranean regions, ancient to modern.

Core Characteristics

• Arches, courtyards, tiled roofs.
• Climate-responsive, open designs.
• Mediterranean aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Alhambra (Spain, 13th century).

Architectural Connections

• Historical, Modern: All eras.
• Residential, Civic: Houses, palaces.
• Mediterranean Revival: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Defines warm-climate design.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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