The modern-day descendant of the Pueblo and Mission styles of the West and Southwest is the Spanish Colonial. Drawing its detailing from years of early Spanish and Mexican architecture, this dwelling has a unique relationship with its often dry and sunny environment, graced by shady outdoor spaces and rocky hardscapes that transform the ground into architecture itself.
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Spanish Mission Style Doors
Period Door News - November 2008
Dear Readers,
We are proud to announce the launching of our new online publication Period Door (www.PeriodDoor.com). We founded Period Door because we believe it’s time to take a more serious look at the role that doors play in our lives. Doors are much more than just a way in or a way out; they are a passageway between our public life and our home life. Doors establish an identity for our houses and ultimately, ourselves. We at Period Door seek to uncover often overlooked features of the doors we use every day. We will examine their history, construction, and uses.
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Barn Doors
Whether sitting in a field of tall grasses or providing a bold statement for your guest house, there is nothing quite so American an icon as the barn. Purities of form and function, barns are often constructed from simple materials, giving them a character unlike any other structural style. In this article, we will take a look at the barn door, how it relates to your project, and how these sliding and swinging doors can enhance your barn’s visual appeal.