Inspired by the romance of Italian villas, Spanish farmhouses, and Moorish courtyards, the Mediterranean Revival style became an archetype for sophisticated suburban homes throughout America in the early 20th century. The characteristic white stucco house, roofed with terra-cotta and ornamented with ironwork, decorative tiles, and fountains, remains the dominant style for new residences in California, the Southwest, and Florida. The Mediterranean house’s longevity is rooted in an overall simplicity and an emphasis on the outdoors. Its central courtyard, terraces, and loggias provide a fluidity between interiors and exteriors equally prized by the architects of ancient Pompeii and groundbreaking modernists. The Mediterranean House in America provides the first comprehensive survey of this popular style, beautifully illustrated in full-color photographs by Juergen Nogai, archival photos, and drawings. 

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Author : Lauren Weiss Bricker
Pages : 240 pages
Publisher : Abrams 2008-10-01
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0810972859
ISBN-13 : 9780810972858

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Inspired by the romance of Italian villas, Spanish farmhouses, and Moorish courtyards,
the Mediterranean Revival style became an archetype for sophisticated suburban
homes throughout America in the early 20th century. The characteristic white stucco
house, roofed with terra-cotta and ornamented with ironwork, decorative tiles, and
fountains, remains the dominant style for new residences in California, the Southwest,
and Florida. The Mediterranean house’s longevity is rooted in an overall
simplicity and an emphasis on the outdoors. Its central courtyard, terraces, and loggias
provide a fluidity between interiors and exteriors equally prized by the architects of
ancient Pompeii and groundbreaking modernists. The Mediterranean House in
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