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A fresh mix of authentic styles.

The architectural guidelines for Mesa del Sol emphasize authenticity — staying true to the materials, colors, trim and other elements of each style.

The homes in our first neighborhood will honor six of New Mexico's best-loved architectural styles: Pueblo Revival, Contemporary Southwest, Territorial, Northern New Mexico, Spanish Eclectic and Craftsman. This kind of variety will create rich, inviting street scenes. You'll see front porches, portals and low walls and fences that characterize Albuquerque's classic neighborhoods. And everything from the vibrant use of color to the tiniest details will just feel ... right.

Mesa del Sol Architecture 101

  • Pueblo Revival
  • Territorial
  • Spanish Eclectic
  • Craftsman
  • Contemporary
  • Northern

  • architecture-pueblo-revival Pueblo Revival

    Inspired by the Native American pueblos that were built along the Rio Grande valley, this style features flat roofs, rounded corners, recessed windows and carved-wood details.

  • architecture-territorial Territorial

    Developed by settlers coming to New Mexico after the Civil War, it shares elements of Pueblo Revival but is more refined with brick coping, painted wood trim and extensive portals.

  • architecture-spanish-eclectic Spanish Eclectic

    Found mostly in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains, Spanish Eclectic architecture combines elements of Spanish Colonial, Mission and Mediterranean styles.

  • architecture-craftsman Craftsman

    The arrival of the railroad in the late 1800s also brought to Albuquerque this distinctive school of architecture, with its wide roof overhangs, generous porches and artful details.

  • architecture-contemporary-southwest Contemporary Southwestern

    Contemporary Southwestern architecture is more difficult to define because it's still emerging. It can be loosely described as a clean, sharp, modern interpretation of Pueblo Revival influences.

  • architecture-northernnm Northern New Mexico

    The snow loads of the north central region created the need for the steep, gabled roofs of this style. Dormers and big front porches are also key elements.