Architecture of Ventora

The architecture of Ventora incorporates a variety of  styles over centuries of building in Ventora. Along with native designs, a number of foreign concepts have also influenced designs.

Prehistory
Much of prehistoric architecture no longer remains but that which does is often defensive in nature. A number of hill forts survive, particularly in the duchy of Castellano where they are believed to have originated. The hill forts are, in essence, walled villages. Houses inside the hill forts were typically circular,  measuring on average about 4 m in diameter. Defensive features common to many hill forts included ramparts, sometimes surmounted by walls or supplemented by parapets, and trenches.

Early architecture
As trade began to grow in southwestern Alutra and beyond, as well as across the Abayadi Sea, the need for commercial buildings increased. One of the oldest existing examples is the Tower of Lupus in Yacula, Mocaregua. Built in 187, the 55 m tower is one of the world's oldest operating lighthouses.

Defense continued to remain an important reason for building major structures. This was no less true in the northern area as the Kingdom sought to pacify the Kanakan Steppe regions and further unification of the country. A famous example is the Presidio of Terelle, built in 1240. The Presidio grew into a larger complex and became the Summer Palace for the royal family until their deaths in the Royal Extra derailment near Lorqui in 1961. It was also the setting for the signing of the Treaty of Terelle which formally ended the War of the Three Capitals and brought about the modern commonwealth form of governance in Ventora. Today it is a museum and government conference center.

19th century
The 1800s gave rise to regionalist views on architecture as urbanization and the need for larger structures mushroomed. Commercial and public buildings became larger in both size and use. brought many of these regional styles together. Scholars believe architects of the time sought to maximize the usability of their larger structures while also minimizing their potential to seem overwhelming in scope. They also sought to ensure their works represented the culture of the region in appearance and materials used. Another element in the style was the effort to demonstrate the strength and prosperity of the country at the time.

Modern period
Since the middle of the 20th century, two architectural styles have been predominant in Ventora. Government buildings tend to follow a Fundadismo form. For example, El Bastión (The Bastion) follows such a design scheme and features a central tower symbolic of a from past ages yet modern in its interpretation. Even typical office buildings, such as the head offices for the Judicial Assistancy, have a solid, somewhat brusque feel to them. Such government buildings tend to evoke thoughts of fortresses and some have referred to that approach in designing government buildings as the "domineering style" of architecture.

The second most frequently seen approach in contemporary architecture are modern glass and steel designs, often popular with commercial buildings. Common genres include, , and.