Enduring Mud
Over 1,000 years ago, Pueblo peoples in the Southwest developed their adobe architecture in practical connection with place and climate. They constructed dwellings using mud, silt, sand and straw. In the 20th century, the City of Santa Fe, seeking to boost its image and attract tourists, adopted an updated version called Pueblo Revival. The widespread application of this style makes the city aesthetically appealing. At the same time, however, the style became transformed into a niche commodity. Hotels and large villas appropriating vernacular architectural features popped up, disconnecting the style from both the land and its original inhabitants (The story of the Pueblo Revival in New Mexico - (homestratosphere.com)).
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