Red Roof Spanish Architecture

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Red roof spanish architecture.

In essence what comes to mind at the mere mention of spanish style homes is often diverse. Ceramic and concrete options can now be dyed in a wide range of colors from deep oranges and bright reds to luscious greens. Packed with more than 250 lush color photographs taken by douglas keister this handsome volume ranges from the style s origins in the spanish colonial churches of the southwest to its emergence as a commercial form in late nineteenth century railroad stations to the nationwide explosion in popularity sparked by the 1915 panama california exposition in san diego. It could be the off center doors the gently sloped tiled roof or the asymmetrical external construction.

Spanish style homes date back to 17th and 18th century spanish homes with red roofs colorful tiling stucco walls and wrought iron detailing. Today it is possible to create a spanish style roof that is made of ceramic or concrete tiles or sheet metal rolled to look like tiles. Mar 10 2016 explore sara remigio s board spanish tile roof on pinterest. Low pitched red tile roof covering roof eaves usually with little or no overhang wall surface extends in to gable without break arches above doors principals windows or beneath porch roof wall surface usually stucco.