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a pictorial glossary |
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statement |
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architect |
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Adobe: mud brick mixed with straw and other
addititves to make a building block; usually 14” x 10” x 4”. May be used in double or triple courses |
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Territorial Style: refers to one of the three major historical
styles in Santa Fe, characterized by clean lines, dimensional lumber joists
and columns, & brick detailing |
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Pueblo Style: characterized by rounded edges, orgainic
forms, viga joists and columns, & stone
and plaster detailing |
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Nicho: a recess in a wall; can have a rounded
top and be lit from above |
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Vigas: log joists, usually at least 8” in
diameter, often larger, the traditional carrying beam in ceiling
structure. Also used as columns in
portals. |
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Kiva: a
traditional corner fireplace with a quarter curve front and rounded fireplace
opening |
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Portal: porch |
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Corbel: the carved wood piece between the top of a
viga column and wood beam, both decorative and structural, minimizing the
span between columns |
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Latillas: 1-3” diameter saplings used in ceilings |