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Mexican Architecure
The architecture utilized in Mexico's structures are designated for its historical and artistic significance. Most of the famous architectural designs in Mexico are traditional building techniques that date back to almost four hundred years. With its many styles, Mexican structures pose more of an expression of cultural pride rather than serving the purpose of a building.

Mexican architecture after the revolution
Before the building revolution, Mexico was struggling to modernize in architecture. Mexican architects searched for new designs after the dictator, Diaz, was removed from power. “With the  end  of  the  revolutionary  activities,  architects  began  to  search  in  earnest for an appropriate architecture to express the character of the Mex-ican people, their culture, and their traditions” (Luis). Their goal was to communicate to the people in an architectural and stylistic way to solve their social problems.

Mexican Baroque
This style of architecture had many characteristics that defined its originality. Most European facades are covered with angels and saints with little to no ornamentation. Mexican Baroques on the other hand cover the facades with decorations and artistic designs. “Mexican Baroque architecture reflects many elements typical of the European Baroque, such as an unconventional combination of styles as well as an excess in ornamentation that creates a sense of confusion and instability” (Bondi).The most definitive style of Mexican Baroques is the Churrigueresque. This style of architecture fills in all empty spaces with designs creating artistic patterns.

Hacienda buildings
This design of architecture has its roots in Spain and Mexico. The very first haciendas were built for plantations where goods were produced. This style is common amongst the Mexicans because it represents their traditional styles of homebuilding. Due to Mexico's warm climate, the resources needed for these structures are fairly common. “Some common resources included adobe, made from straw and clay (finished with white stucco), and red clay for the iconic hacienda roof tiles” (Donelly). Some characteristics of Hacienda’s are Red Clay Roof Tiles, White Stucco Walls, Rustic Wood Accents, Small Windows With Spindles and courtyards.These architectural buildings are always found in warm and dry regions of Mexico because rain and cold climates cause damage.

Mexican interiors
Mexican architects implement wood in almost all of their interior designs. These designs range from ceilings and floors to walls and even furniture. “Mexico is one of the most privileged countries in terms of climate and diversity, and when it comes to design, this opens up many possibilities to play with the temperature of the materials, the quality of the light, the wind currents, etc”(Arellano).

Puuc style
Puuc style is one of the older styles of architecture. This style of architecture originated from the Puuc hills in the Yucatan peninsula due to its flat landscape. The name “Puuc” means low range of hills and its style is only prevalent in the Yucatan region. This type of architecture is decorated with cut veneer stones that are set into concrete. The lower walls for these structures are typically smooth with no design while the upper walls have carved out mosaics. The columns on the other hand are sculpted and decorated. Some popular Puuc style structures are the Chichén Itzá and the Uxmal.

References
 * 1) Carranza, L. E., &amp; O'Gorman, J. (2022). Radical functionalism: A social architecture for Mexico. Routledge.


 * 1) Bondi, C. (2012, March 26). Shaping an identity: Cultural hybridity in Mexican Baroque architecture. Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal-Annual Review.
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 * 3) Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). Puuc style. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://www.britannica.com/art/Puuc-style
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 * 5) Arellano, Mónica. “Mexican Interiors: 25 Spaces That Make Integral Use of Wood.” ArchDaily, ArchDaily, 20 Nov. 2022, https://www.archdaily.com/988876/mexican-interiors-25-spaces-that-make-integral-use-of-wood.