Southwest Architecture Described

I have buyers in town just now who are not familiar with some of the southwest architecture. So I thought that I would explain what some of the terms mean. My dear friends and neighbors were kind enough to allow me to photograph their gorgeous home for this blog. Thanks Lynn and Julian!

Banco - Built-in Benches. They are commonly next to Kiva fireplaces

Canale - A water spout that drains water from a flat roof

Corbel - a supporting timber under a beam or arch

Kiva Fireplace - southwest style fireplace

Latillas - Small peeled poles used to form a ceiling.

Lintel - this is the exposed crossbeam above a window.

Nichos - niches built into the wall

Saltillo Tile - a clay or terra cotta floor tile

Talavera Tile - colorfully decorated Mexican tile

Vigas - log beams on ceiling. They were traditionally used as support. Today, they are more often decorative

Linda Ferrara - Associate Broker

Coldwell Banker Enchantment Realty

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