plasterwork
noun
plas·ter·work
ˈpla-stər-ˌwərk 
: plastering often ornate in design used to finish architectural constructions
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The plasterwork is gorgeous and fragile.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
These two-story buildings—with pastel façades, ornate plasterwork, and wood shutters—once contained the businesses and residences of Chinese and Indian migrants, and are now a main attraction on any Southeast Asian itinerary.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Think high ceilings, deep sash windows, and intricate plasterwork set alongside advanced automation systems and modern appliances.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
His designs drew heavily from 17th-19th century French and Italian architecture, using symmetry, boiserie, ornamental plasterwork and stone detailing, and bringing an authentic sense of heritage to any space.
—Jennifer Baum Lagdameo, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
These two-story buildings—with pastel façades, ornate plasterwork, and wood shutters—once contained the businesses and residences of Chinese and Indian migrants, and are now a main attraction on any Southeast Asian itinerary.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Think high ceilings, deep sash windows, and intricate plasterwork set alongside advanced automation systems and modern appliances.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
His designs drew heavily from 17th-19th century French and Italian architecture, using symmetry, boiserie, ornamental plasterwork and stone detailing, and bringing an authentic sense of heritage to any space.
—Jennifer Baum Lagdameo, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Plasterwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasterwork. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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