plasterwork
noun
plas·ter·work
ˈpla-stər-ˌwərk 
: plastering often ornate in design used to finish architectural constructions
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Hawksmoor New York occupies the bottom of the historic and architecturally significant United Charities Building just off Gramercy Park, with a high vaulted ceiling, ornate plasterwork and beautifully detailed woodwork.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
While Biber meticulously restored the original pine floors, plasterwork, trim, and central stair, nearly everything else was modernized behind the scenes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Designed in 1901 by famed British architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, the home's original wood carvings, plasterwork, textiles, and furnishings are still intact.
—Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
The original plasterwork and wooden ceiling beams were kept intact, with new materials such as oak flooring, stone sinks, and copper faucets added to accentuate the home’s history.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
While Biber meticulously restored the original pine floors, plasterwork, trim, and central stair, nearly everything else was modernized behind the scenes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Designed in 1901 by famed British architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, the home's original wood carvings, plasterwork, textiles, and furnishings are still intact.
—Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
The original plasterwork and wooden ceiling beams were kept intact, with new materials such as oak flooring, stone sinks, and copper faucets added to accentuate the home’s history.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Plasterwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasterwork. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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