Las Haciendas Españolas
¿Hay diferencias entre las casas españolas y las casas americanas?
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Housing in Spanish cities does not vary much, with most people living in brick
or stone apartment buildings at least five or six storeys high. These buildings,
which are usually bunched close together, often look out over public patios
or swimming pools. Apartments tend to be quite small—no more than two
or three bedrooms. The living room tends to be the home’s focal point,
the place where friends are entertained. In and around major cities, a number
of houses, even mansions, can be found. Many of these have been in the same
family for generations. In most areas of Spain, siblings legally have equal
claims to land owned by the family. Rural dwellings vary widely from region
to region, although there are two basic patterns. In Castilla-León,
Aragón, and the south of Spain people tend to live in built-up neighborhoods
and commute to the land they work on. In the north, along the Atlantic coast
and in parts of Cataluña, people typically live in farmhouses and work
close to home.
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UNA HACIENDA TIPICA
This unique bungalow is perfectly adapted for a summer home in anywhere.
The side walls are cement stucco and the style is Spanish Mission, with wide projecting eaves, and the structure is true bungalow as it’s one story throughout.
It is built around an inner court, or patio. The entrance to the bungalow is in the center, from a veranda 22 x 32 feet, the front of which consists of open arches. The rear of this veranda opens on the patio, which is 32 feet square and contains a fountain.
The patio is surrounded by a gallery which gives access to all the rooms except
the main living room, 17 by 32 feet, which is entered directly from the veranda
UN TECHO ELEGANTE
The Concealed Beam Type: Setting aside for the moment the Renaissance coffered ceiling, which structurally was of this type, and analyzing only the Mudejar product, it will be seen that the latter was nothing more than the nailing of boards to the underside of the beams either at right angles or diagonally.
Moldings were then applied in a pattern of geometric figures or interfacings, and in the small spaces or shallow coffers thus created, were nailed rosettes, pendants, shields, etc.; or, as was often the case, the flat panel was left to the painter to decorate.
The whole fabrication was simplicity itself, and the diversity of ornamentation very great, as a glance at the illustration will show (Fig. I).
Where this type of ceiling covered a large area it was often braced by diagonal struts at the wall. These in turn were similarly boarded over, creating a covering which was three-plane in section.
Ceilings are distinct structurally, it will be seen, from the three-plane
peaked ceiling to be described presently.
The Concealed Beam Type: Setting aside for the moment the Renaissance coffered ceiling, which structurally was of this type, and analyzing only the Mudejar product, it will be seen that the latter was nothing more than the nailing of boards to the underside of the beams either at right angles or diagonally.
Moldings were then applied in a pattern of geometric figures or interfacings, and in the small spaces or shallow coffers thus created, were nailed rosettes, pendants, shields, etc.; or, as was often the case, the flat panel was left to the painter to decorate.
The whole fabrication was simplicity itself, and the diversity of ornamentation very great, as a glance at the illustration will show (Fig. I).
Where this type of ceiling covered a large area it was often braced by diagonal struts at the wall. These in turn were similarly boarded over, creating a covering which was three-plane in section.
Ceilings are distinct structurally, it will be seen, from the three-plane
peaked ceiling to be described presently.
UNA PUERTA DE HIERRO
Wrought Iron Entry
The entryway is always a nice place to add this touch as it generally has plenty
of natural light and traditionally it’s where much of the Southwestern
iron work is found in homes. You will want to find a good sized piece of Southwestern
iron work, such as a window piece called a “reja” and hang it over
a rustic wood table or bench..
The Spanish are known for their elaborate architecture, including lots of natural light and religious inspired iron work.
You can add these magical touches to your own home by incorporating today’s
Southwestern iron work into the existing design.
photo credit: jillclardy
Southwestern iron work, which has been passed down by generations of Hispanic artisans throughout the centuries, dates back to the time when the Spanish inhabited the lower states.
They brought with them the influence from Spain, from clean white buildings with high arched windows and doors to the elaborately formed wrought iron work found everywhere.
Many times, this iron work was imported directly from Spanish churches and buildings and added to the homes built in this area.
This iron work is an integral part of the architecture and it’s found everywhere in the Southwest from windows to entranceway’s, lending itself as part of the structure of the buildings themselves.
You can add Spanish touches to your home by incorporating Southwestern iron work into the existing design of your home.
Always shop with authentic artisans of the Southwestern United States to get the best products.
LA SALA DE ESTAR EN UNA HACIENDA
The living room contains a large fireplace in one end, dropped two steps lower than the main floor of the room, and book cases flank the fireplace.
From the living room there is a step up into the dining room, 15 by 22 feet, which is connected with the living room by three open arches.
Back of the dining room are the pantries and the kitchen is in the rear.
On the west is the master suite, consisting of a sitting room, 17 x 24 feet, with a large alcove for the bed. There is a fireplace in the sitting room and closets between there and the alcove. Back of the sitting room is a den, accessible only through the sitting room, assuring seclusion.
Opening on the gallery surrounding the patio are two guest rooms, each with fireplace and bath.
A very special feature of this plan is that every room has windows on at least two sides and some have exposure on three sides. The living room, the dining room and the veranda are open to the roof, showing the roof timbers.
The gallery surrounding the patio is arranged to be enclosed with glass for
winter use, and the entire patio may be roofed with glass.
UN PATIO Y JARDIN
Quite often Spanish gardens were hidden behind stucco walls. If your home doesn’t currently have stucco garden walls, you can add them to your landscape or you can create Cypress evergreen screens with wrought iron fences behind which to place your garden. Either option would be consistent with the style of your house.
If your home already has a Courtyard or walled area, you can easily transform it into a Spanish garden design. Because this type of garden is a personal expression of the gardener’s personality, be sure to find plants that you enjoy and will be easy to care for. Remember, the goal is to create a place of peace and privacy for you to enjoy.
Many Spanish gardens created separate areas within the garden by having some sections walled off with shorter walls. They also used vines both as a background for the walls and also to add privacy.
Another element in the Spanish garden design is the use of water, especially
in areas of Spain that are considered to be dry. Part of the reason water features
are so prominent with Spanish gardens is because of the Moorish influence.
Ahora, Uds. van a desarollar un proyecto EN ESPAÑOL
sobre las diferencias entre una casa española y una casa americana.
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