Prehistoric Architecture

 Prehistoric Architecture and Interiors

        The time of the Prehistoric period allows us to view the history of architecture and interiors from its original formation. This period of innovation and transformation does not only include practicality but also includes aesthetically pleasing spaces for the time. The Stone Age is known to have shown the very first settlements that incorporated art. The following picture is an image I enjoy because of the practicality of the structure. It is captivating to see where it all began and how it all progressed. To see how humans can piece together a couple of materials, in this case, mud and thatch to create a dwelling is fascinating. 

            Along with mud and thatch, there were also homes built with stone, and cliff dwellings, which were homes built along edges of cliffs. During the 17000 B.C.E, Paleolithic caves were introduced where design and art became more prominent. The caves contain over 6,000 figures in southwestern France. During the Neolithic period, giant stones were used for monuments and part of the architecture. The architecture of that time was very simplistic yet functional, such as the residential homes. They were made out of mud and brick making openings for light and circulation. After some time, residential homes started to have their own sewer systems that sent waste directly to the ocean.

Here are some of my favorite images from this time period:

Neolithic Houses

Megalithic Stone Age Temples of Malta

Stonehedge

In the modern era, we can see these styles used in various ways. 

Here are a couple of my favorites:

Modern Cave Dwellings

Modern Neolithic Home in Hunt, Texas

SGAE Central Office in Santiage de Compostela