Pueblo Revival Architecture

Pueblo Revival architecture is mostly influenced by Pueblo and Spanish residential styles. Territorial elements were brought in later by Anglo-Americans when the U.S. took over New Mexico and Arizona.

Like the indigenous homes they are based on, Pueblo Revival residences blend in with nature. They have thick walls made of adobe, concrete or mortar. Smooth earth-colored stucco covers the walls and creates the style’s distinct round edges. Wood beams line the interior ceiling and pierce through to the exterior.

Due to all of the influences that reshaped Pueblo design over time, other features on these homes can be quite diverse. Windows may be arched, square or rectangular. There could even be Baroque Spanish windows or vents on models with strong mission influences. Some windows are deeply inset and do not have sills, like on Mission Revival homes, while others have Greek Revival window trim and shutters on the sides. Double-hung and horizontal-slider windows were included on later models or added as replacements.

Door designs vary greatly as well. They may be arched or rectangular with thick, ornately carved wood. Models with more of a Territorial influence may have Greek Revival door trim. Porches, or portales, may be arcaded with Spanish style arches. They could also be lined with a few square or round columns that are topped with capitals, as seen in Territorial designs. Porches are located at the front or side of the house. Enclosed courtyards aren’t uncommon either, and they give a nod to ancient Pueblo homes that were built around communal spaces.

The variety continues with roof types. It’s common to see smooth roofs that are flat or sloped, but there are also Pueblo Revival homes with pitched metal or tiled roofs. Some homes combine both flat and pitched roof styles. Parapets have similar differences, where either you’ll see Spanish Mission or Territorial styles, or perhaps a combination of both. Again, the Territorial style will resemble Greek Revival architecture, so these parapets look like cornices. Spanish Mission style parapets will typically extend farther above the roofline and have the same curved shapes as they do on mission churches.

Pueblo Revival homes range from small casitas to large multi-story villas. In addition to historic homes, there are many new houses with Pueblo Revival architecture for sale in Arizona.