Aegean architectural style

Mediterranean architecture originally refers to the architecture on the northern shore of the Mediterranean in Europe, especially the houses in the southern coastal areas of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Greece. The buildings in these countries around the Mediterranean have some similar characteristics: simple colors, numerous corridors, halls and aisles, which on the one hand increase the length of sea view appreciation points, and on the other hand increase convection by using the principle of air duct, forming a so-called passive cooling effect like through flow. Later, this architectural style was brought to other parts of the world and incorporated into the characteristics of some foreign buildings. With the passage of time, Mediterranean architecture has gradually developed into a typical architectural symbol. Mediterranean architectural style is closely related to its birthplace-the surrounding environment of the Mediterranean. As the largest land ocean in the world, the Mediterranean Sea is like a huge water tank, connecting Asia, Africa and Europe. The west is connected with the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Gibraltar, the northeast is connected with the Black Sea through the Daniil Strait, the Marmarak Strait and the Bosporus Strait, and the southeast is connected with the Indian Ocean through the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. The Ionian Sea, Adriatic Sea and Aegean Sea all belong to it. Except Malta and Cyprus, the Mediterranean Sea is surrounded by continents, full of magical charm: Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Yugoslavia, Albania, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. These countries are surrounded by the vast blue waters of the Mediterranean, and their rich regional characteristics have deeply influenced the formation of Mediterranean style, which has led to various forms of Mediterranean architectural styles. However, no matter how changeable the form is, the sunshine, warm smoke and wind along the Mediterranean coast make it have the same architectural language and symbol elements.

Features:

1, the lines are concise and round. Omitting complicated carving and decoration, the lines of Mediterranean architecture are simple and round, giving people a feeling of returning to nature, which is consistent with the extremely leisure lifestyle represented by the Mediterranean style itself.

2. TINT and collision. The blue coast and white beach in Spain, the golden sunflower fields in southern Italy, the lavender fields in southern France, the white villages under the blue sea and blue sky in Greece, and the reddish-brown and khaki colors of deserts and rocks in North Africa are simple but bright, bold and rich in Mediterranean light, showing the most gorgeous colors, and also constructing three typical TINT in Mediterranean style: blue and white, gold and blue-purple, khaki and reddish-brown.

3. porches, arches and depressions. These are the three most common elements in Mediterranean architecture: a long corridor that extends to the end and then turns vertically; Semi-circular tall arches, or several connected or vertically connected; Hollow out the wall through perforation or semi-perforation. Numerous cloisters, halls and aisles, on the one hand, increase the length of seascape appreciation points, on the other hand, use the principle of air duct to increase convection, forming a so-called passive cooling effect like through flow.

Later, the colonists brought the architectural style of the Mediterranean to America. The climate of California is similar to that of the Mediterranean coast, and the weather is relatively sunny. Therefore, the so-called "Mediterranean style" can be carried forward in California; The residence is not only more luxurious, but also incorporates some features of other places in southern Europe, such as Tuscany, Catarro and Provence. The mellow style conforms to the life mentality of the local rich, and gradually becomes the mainstream of famous American fashion houses. Later, this style spread to Florida, Hawaii and other regions, becoming a symbol of luxury homes.

For ordinary people, the Mediterranean style can be judged from the architectural form, and there are often many asymmetric designs, which are filled with romantic passion in the sun; Especially in Spanish-style buildings, many arc structures are adopted, including walls, guardrails, door and window frames, and even tiles used on the roof. The most beautiful space is outdoors. The most beautiful quadrangle building in the world is in the Mediterranean, which makes quadrangles the most prominent building in the Mediterranean-which is closely related to national characteristics, geographical location and climate characteristics. The Mediterranean is sunny, and outdoor space is regarded as an important part of living space. All the larger houses have a surrounding courtyard or patio, forming a closed community. In particular, the use of a large number of corridors, patios and other "gray spaces" to connect indoor and outdoor is the most important part of Mediterranean architecture. It is undeniable that the details show vitality. The Mediterranean style inherits the long tradition of classical architectural aesthetics in Greece and Rome, and it is particularly delicate in the handling of details, close to the pulse of nature, making it have eternal vitality. In Spanish architecture, spiral structural fittings are often widely used, including columns between balconies and windows, which may be the handed down influence of Spanish architect Gaudi. In addition, rounded corners are often used in Mediterranean buildings to make the facade more dynamic, with large floor-to-ceiling windows and small windows decorated with rust-proof wrought iron, and cultural stones and special paints are used for the external walls; The terrace adopts arc railings, etc. Decorative chimneys have a traditional British flavor.