Document
Metadata
Date
August 29, 2026
Title
Covered Walkway and Mid-Century Breeze Block Wall, Servants of the Paraclete Campus
Photographer
Damien Spencer
Creation Date
August 29, 2025
Collection Source
Photograher
Description
A perspective view of a shaded outdoor corridor on the Servants of the Paraclete campus in Jemez Springs. The architecture reflects the mid-century modern aesthetic, utilizing geometric patterns to balance functional shade with natural ventilation.
The image features:
* Decorative Breeze Blocks: A long wall composed of patterned concrete breeze blocks (also known as screen blocks) with a repeating petal or "X" motif, which allows light and air to pass through while maintaining privacy.
* Architectural Depth: The walkway is framed by a flat, light-colored ceiling and dark vertical support beams, leading the eye toward an ornate, golden-toned wrought iron gate at the far end.
* Materials and Textures: A contrast between the rough-textured concrete blocks, the smooth stucco low-wall, and the diagonal wood paneling visible in the immediate left foreground.
* Natural Light: Bright sunlight illuminates the greenery beyond the gate, creating a sharp contrast with the cool, recessed shadows of the covered breezeway.
Rights
All Rights Reserved
Contributor
Damien Spencer
