In the early 1900s, the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture was started in US. This style was used in redesigning some American cities that were first Spanish colonies, and is often seen in California. In Santa Barbara, it was adopted when the city was rebuilt after the 1925 earthquake. Architect George Washington relocated to Montecito and made it known. El Pueblo Viejo’s architectural history stays true to the Roman and Parisian laws, and the city preserves its style even today. But what it Hispanic architecture all about? This style is inspired by cities in Andalusia, Southern Spain. The structures in Santa Barbara are a mix of the locally available materials and the environment. Kenny Slaught explains that the architecture in the region is simplistic and shows great craftsmanship. The buildings in Santa Barbara are designed to face the sun, and painted in colors like red, yellow, white and orange, reminding of its weather.
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