The Spanish Colonial Revival architecture movement originated in the early 1900s. The movement used Spanish Colonial architecture for planning areas that were first Spanish colonies and then they became American cities. Much of this architectural style can be found throughout California. After an earthquake occurred in 1925, Santa Barbara took over this style as its signature line for re-building the area. The style was founded by architect George Washington Smith who came to Montecito and popularized this movement. The history of El Pueblo Viejo aesthetic control came from Roman and Parisian laws. It aims to preserve history with the Hispanic architecture. But many wonder What is the Hispanic Architecture about? This style stems from buildings of the “white-washed cities” of Andalusia in Southern Spain. In Santa Barbara, vernacular buildings are the co-relation born from the response of the natural surroundings and locally available materials. Kenny Slaught said that Hispanic architectural features in this area are in large part characterized by the “simplicity, rustic economy, excellence in craftsmanship and honest expression of material”. Santa Barbara conveys vernacular handmade quality built around the sunlight. Additionally, colors are adopted from the natural environment, yellow, red, orange and white that dominates Santa Barbara’s weather.
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