plasterwork
noun
plas·ter·work
ˈpla-stər-ˌwərk 
: plastering often ornate in design used to finish architectural constructions
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But the piece-de-resistance is the stunning bas relief animalia plasterwork that graces one wall.
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Blue Carreon, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The restoration has kept things classy, with original architectural details like a lobby mailbox and ornate plasterwork preserved to keep the vintage vibes intact.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Water damage and mold marked the ornate, gilded plasterwork, and paint—in a fusty Empire red—was peeling off the walls.
—Alice Cavanagh, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
These historic residences, built between 1923 and 1938, retain many original architectural details, such as intricate plasterwork, decorative murals, and grand rooms that reflect the elegance of a past era.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Blue Carreon, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The restoration has kept things classy, with original architectural details like a lobby mailbox and ornate plasterwork preserved to keep the vintage vibes intact.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Water damage and mold marked the ornate, gilded plasterwork, and paint—in a fusty Empire red—was peeling off the walls.
—Alice Cavanagh, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
These historic residences, built between 1923 and 1938, retain many original architectural details, such as intricate plasterwork, decorative murals, and grand rooms that reflect the elegance of a past era.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Plasterwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasterwork. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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