Atalaya Castle, also known as Atalaya, was the winter home of Archer M. Huntington and his wife, sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington. A noted scholar of Spanish culture and art, Archer Huntington modeled the residence in the style of the Moorish architecture of the Spanish Mediterranean coast.The living quarters consist of 30 rooms around three sides of the perimeter, while the studio, with its 25 foot skylight, opens onto a small, enclosed courtyard where Anna Hyatt Huntington worked on her sculptures. Pens for animal models, including horses, dogs and bears, are situated adjacent to the open studio. The building also features hand-wrought iron grills designed by Mrs. Huntington, which cover the exteriors of windows. These and shutters were installed for protection against hurricane winds.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Atalaya Castle
Atalaya Castle, also known as Atalaya, was the winter home of Archer M. Huntington and his wife, sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington. A noted scholar of Spanish culture and art, Archer Huntington modeled the residence in the style of the Moorish architecture of the Spanish Mediterranean coast.The living quarters consist of 30 rooms around three sides of the perimeter, while the studio, with its 25 foot skylight, opens onto a small, enclosed courtyard where Anna Hyatt Huntington worked on her sculptures. Pens for animal models, including horses, dogs and bears, are situated adjacent to the open studio. The building also features hand-wrought iron grills designed by Mrs. Huntington, which cover the exteriors of windows. These and shutters were installed for protection against hurricane winds.
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