As a born and bred East Coaster, I’m particularly fascinated by architectural styles that are not widespread in my part of the nation. The California-born Mission revival style is on peak of this listing. Popular throughout the turn of the 20th century, the Mission revival architecture movement was inspired by the Southern California climate as well as also the details and materials connected to the area’s historical churches.
Mission revival architecture commonly includes the following characteristics:
Smooth stucco or plaster sidingLow, pitched roofRed roof tiles
Overhanging eaves with exposed rafter tails
Shaped roof parapets Large square columns Arched doorways and windowsCovered walkways and arcadesRound along with quatrefoil windows All the seven pictures below beautifully exemplifies the movement’s unique characteristics. What is your favorite Mission revival detail?
EASA Architecture
An arched major entry welcomes visitors to this Hillsborough, California, Mission revival dwelling.
Tracery Interiors
An intricately shaped roof parapet sets the Mission revival tone in this Homewood, Alabama, home.
EASA Architecture
Covered walkways are found on particularly large Mission revival homes.
Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects
In a Mission revival home, you’ll frequently find yourself marveling in its barrel-vaulted ceilings and quatrefoil windows.
James Glover Residential & Interior Design
Smooth plaster siding, wide overhanging eaves, exposed rafter tails, arched doorways and windows, along with a red tile roof define Mission revival.
Conrado – Home Builders
A quatrefoil window provides a front-and-center focal point to this Mission revival home.
Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects
Exposed rafters and large square columns create a covered Mission-style arcade.