Mexican Architecture
Term
Definition
aljibe
in-ground water storage tank
bodega
storage unit
boveda
type of arched brick ceiling
cantera
unpolished quarry tile
carretera
highway
casita
small guest house
libramiento
by-pass road
mirador
rooftop patio
rustico
rustic
terraza
patio or terrace, covered or not
tinaco
water storage tank usually on the roof
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