- English Period - Tudor Revival - Cotswold - English Arts and Crafts - Queen Anne - French Period - Chateauesque - French Eclectic - Beaux Arts - Mediterranean - Italian Renaissance - Spanish Eclectic - Modern - Prairie - Craftsman (Bungalow) Home >> Design Types >> Mediterranean >> Spanish Eclectic Spanish Eclectic Prior to 1920, most designs of spanish influence were variations on the Mission style. That changed with the Panama-California exposition held in San Diego in 1915. That exposition which represented a much more precise and elaborate representation of spanish architecture received wide attention. Inspired by the exposition, architects began to look directly to Spain for inspiration, and finding a rich history to pull from, the style evolved into what many refer to as Spanish Colonial Revival. However, spanish eclectic incorporates the more broad architectural roots of the style prior to the 1920's. It reached it climax in the 1920's and 30's but passed rapidly from favor during the 1940's. Characteristics include: A) Low pitched roofs with red tile roof covering B) Eaves with little or no overhang C) Wall surface typically of stucco D) Arches above doors, dominant windows or beneath porch roofs E) Facades generally asymmetrical F) May include gables and round or square towers G) Balconies (open or roofed) with wood or iron railings H) Stucco or tile decorative vents Our Process :: Our Philosophy :: Join our Mailing List © Copyright 2009, Heritage Design Studio, Inc. All Rights Reserved.