Historic Architecture

 Sculpture #1 

Castillo Presbyterian 

Bristol paper, Ink

6.5" x18"  x11.5"

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Building inspiration, A 

Castillo De San Marcos 

1672

History:

• In 1821 Florida becomes a U.S. territory, and the Castillo de San Marcos is transferred to the United States. It is used as a military post, even during the Seminole Wars.
• During the American Civil War, the fort was briefly abandoned by the U.S. Army but was later re-occupied.
• The site becomes a National Monument under the National Park Service to preserve its historical significance. 

Building Inspiration, B

 Memorial Presbyterian Church

1889

History: 

• The church was founded by Henry Flagler, a wealthy industrialist and railroad magnate, as a memorial to his daughter, who passed away at a young age.
• The church features a blend of Spanish Renaissance and Venetian influences, with stunning details like a large, ornate dome and intricate stained glass windows.
• The church's 208-foot tall bell tower, designed to resemble the tower of a Spanish mission. 
• The Memorial Presbyterian Church continues to serve as an active place of worship and a major historical landmark in St. Augustine, attracting visitors for its architectural beauty and historical significance

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I decided on using these two buildings together since they are both old buildings that I saw some potential on making it look more modern. I wanted to incorporate elements from both buildings but making it seem more modern. From the Castillo I wanted to use the old corners of the building but I wanted to make it modern, so I made spirals in the corners instead of the normal shape. From the presbyterian church I really liked the blue tiles from the building. I got inspired by that to use the blue color and pattern in this building. The color is my strongest element in this piece, and I think the spirals really makes it seem like an old building that was re-built into a more modern one.

Sculpture #2

The Governors Villa

Watercolor paper, Ink

12" x18"  x12" 

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Building Inspiration, A 

 Villa Zorayda 

1883

History

• Villa Zorayda was built by Franklin W. Smith, a wealthy Boston millionaire, as his winter residence. The building was inspired by the Alhambra Palace in Spain.
• In 1920 Villa Zorayda was renovated and became a museum, showcasing its original architectural beauty and decorative elements, including rare antiques and artwork. 
• The building underwent additional restorations to preserve its unique features and historical significance.
• Villa Zorayda is still open to the public, serving as both a museum and a historical site, displaying art, antiques, and architectural artifacts from its early years.

Building Inspiration, B

The Governors House

1598

History

• The site was originally used for government and military purposes when St. Augustine was founded by the Spanish in 1565, making it the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the continental U.S.
• After the Treaty of Paris, Spain ceded Florida to Britain, and the building became the residence of the British colonial governors, continuing to serve as the seat of government.
• In 1920 The building fell into disrepair, and its historic significance was recognized. In the 1930s, it was restored and turned into a museum.
• The building serves as a cultural and historical landmark, offering exhibitions on the history of St. Augustine and the role of the Governor's House through the centuries.

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I decided on using the Governors House because I really like the structure of the building. I really liked that pointy ceiling. Another thing that I really liked about this building is the pattern of the bricks on the side. That is something that I wanted to incorporate on these buildings. From the Villa I really liked the towers and again the simple shape of it. I also really liked the contrast of the colors but we were allowed to use only one color. I ended up using the shape of the governors house for the building and the tower shapes of the Villa, but in a modern way. I ended up using better the color in both pieces. I know that color is my best ally which is why I went more that way. I wish I did more than just a basic shape, I need to work more on my creative thinking for my future pieces.