Puuc Style Facades

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bullet The structure consists of a load bearing lime and rubble concrete core that is faced with a finely-cut stone veneer.  The structure does not collapse if the facing stones fall off.  The walls are square and ground smooth.  The joints are tight and the coursing level.  Little stucco is needed to finish the walls.

 


North building of the Nunnery 
Quadrangle at Uxmal.

 


North building of the Nunnery 
Quadrangle at Uxmal.

 

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The lower walls are usually plain with the sculptural decoration concentrated on the upper part of the facades.  The upper facades are usually vertical but may angle outward towards the top.   Elaborate upper facade moldings consist of up to six members and may include engaged columns and other design elements. 

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