Spanish colonial architecture is inspiring to homeowners, designers, and architects worldwide. Released in 2008, this book features more than 250 photos of traditional and modern hacienda* architecture in Mexico and the Southwestern United States. Linda's descriptions and vibrant photographs will capture the interest of anyone with a passion for hacienda-inspired design and architecture. From large country estates to small adobe hideaways, the rugged beauty, rich color palette, and natural materials of the hacienda are brought to life in this book. These are extraordinary homes. Many of them are owned by descendants of the original owners, are being meticulously preserved, or carefully transformed, into popular inns and visitor attractions. Linda will personally autograph and inscribe your copy - give us your message when you check out. Size: 11.3 x 9.3 x 1.1 inches * The estate hacienda was traditionally the family home for Spanish nobles in the newly settled Mexican territories and included farmed land, orchards, stables, livestock, and servants. The "hacienda" is a dream of the gods. This dream on earth in Mexico was begun by devoted Mendicant Orders. Franciscan radicals known as the Apostolic Twelve relied on their intuitive genius of recounting eclectic moods and rituals found in Christian architecture to begin their construction. Eclectic inspiration was also drawn from Aztec stone monuments, Muslim mosques and atria which were influential in Spain. |
