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Discover the Allure of Heritage Plaster | Luxture

Heritage plaster, an age-old craft that has stood the test of time, continues to mesmerize with its timeless beauty and artistry. From historical landmarks to modern interiors, the allure of heritage plasterwork is undeniable. In this article, brought to you by Luxture, we delve into the captivating world of heritage plaster, shedding light on its history, techniques, and the reasons why it remains a sought-after choice for interior design and restoration projects. Embark on a journey that celebrates the elegance and sophistication of heritage plaster, as we explore its remarkable versatility and the distinctive charm it brings to architectural spaces.

The Artistry of Heritage Plaster: A Melding of Tradition and Craftsmanship

Heritage plastering is an exquisite art form that combines traditional craftsmanship with meticulous attention to detail. Skilled artisans employ time-honored techniques to create breathtaking finishes that evoke the splendor of bygone eras. These plastering methods often involve the use of lime-based plasters, which not only offer exceptional durability but also allow for intricate sculpting and ornamental designs. From intricate cornices and ceiling roses to elegant friezes and decorative wall panels, heritage plaster work is an expression of unparalleled artistry. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted, showcasing the mastery of skilled artisans who have honed their craft over generations.

Applications of Heritage Plaster: Elevating Spaces with Timeless Elegance

Heritage plaster is a versatile medium that can enhance a wide range of architectural spaces. Whether it's a historic building restoration, a luxury residence, or a contemporary design project seeking a touch of timeless elegance, heritage plaster offers an array of applications. Ceilings adorned with ornate cornices and ceiling roses exude grandeur and sophistication. Elaborate wall panels and friezes can transform a plain wall into a work of art, adding depth and visual interest. Furthermore, heritage plaster is an excellent choice for creating decorative niches, arches, and columns that evoke a sense of classical aesthetics. The seamless integration of heritage plaster into both traditional and modern environments highlights its versatility and ability to elevate any space to new heights of elegance and refinement.

The Enduring Appeal of Heritage Plaster: Timeless Beauty for Generations to Come

One of the remarkable qualities of heritage plaster is its enduring appeal. Unlike contemporary finishes that may come and go with passing trends, heritage plasterwork stands the test of time. Its classic designs and organic textures transcend eras, creating an everlasting charm that can be enjoyed for generations. Heritage plaster possesses a unique ability to complement various architectural styles, whether it be Georgian, Victorian, Art Deco, or contemporary designs seeking a touch of heritage-inspired elegance. The natural patina that develops over time further enhances its allure, giving each piece a sense of character and authenticity. By choosing heritage plaster, homeowners and designers are making a long-term investment in beauty and sophistication that will continue to captivate and inspire for years to come.

Reviving Heritage Plaster:

At Luxture, we are passionate about preserving and promoting the art of heritage plaster. With our team of skilled artisans and restoration experts, we aim to revive and rejuvenate this exquisite craft. From consultation to installation, we provide comprehensive services to bring the elegance of heritage plaster to life in your architectural projects. Our commitment to quality, attention to detail, and respect for tradition ensure that every piece we create exudes the essence of heritage plaster. Whether you are embarking on a restoration project or seeking to infuse your space with timeless allure, Luxture.com is your trusted partner in bringing the artistry and sophistication of heritage plaster to your doorstep.

Conclusion:

Heritage plaster continues to captivate the hearts of design enthusiasts and homeowners alike. Its timeless beauty, versatility, and enduring appeal make it an ideal choice for those seeking to create spaces of unparalleled elegance and sophistication. Luxture.com celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of heritage plaster, offering a gateway into a world where tradition meets innovation. From ornate cornices to intricate wall panels, heritage plaster brings a touch of timeless splendor to architectural spaces, enriching them with a sense of grandeur and charm. Embrace the allure of heritage plaster and embark on a journey that celebrates the artistry and everlasting beauty it offers.

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Justice Building and Confederation Building, Ottawa (No. 2)

Description of Historic Place

Situated on a corner site immediately west of Parliament Hill, the Confederation Building is a large government office building designed in a picturesque Chateau style. It has a V-shaped plan composed of two wings flanking a tall towered entranceway. The building is faced in rusticated and random coursed stonework, and is crowned with steep copper roofs decorated with dormer windows, turrets, finials and cresting. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.

Heritage Value

The Confederation Building was designated a Classified Federal Heritage Building primarily because of its importance in defining the character of the federal precinct west of Parliament Hill. Its size, siting, and rich architectural detailing have played a key role in extending the vocabulary established by the original Parliament buildings. Its original construction was an important step in the efforts of successive federal governments to transform Ottawa into a worthy national showplace. The building continues to have a strong influence on the ambience of the Wellington Street core. Sources: Ian Doull, Confederation Building, Ottawa, Ontario, Federal Heritage Building Review Office Building Report 87-037; Confederation Building, Ottawa, Ontario, Heritage Character Statement, 87-037.

Character-Defining Elements

Key elements that define the heritage character of the Confederation Building include: the major façades, which were carefully designed to establish an appropriate "Civil Gothic" vocabulary for new federal government buildings; the rich blending of dormers, turrets, oriels, pavilions and towers, with extensive corbelling and carved detailing in the stonework; the Wellington Street façade, which displays a variety of carved detailing including the provincial coats of arms, the representation of Canadian occupations, and carvings of Canadian youth, wildlife, and native peoples; the selection and detailing of material in the principal public interior areas, including most of the marble, brass, bronze, terrazzo and decorative plasterwork; the decorative plasterwork on the frieze and cornice of the ground floor lobby, which continues the Canadian symbolism of the exterior.

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Epic Installation of oil paintings 'Portrait of King Charles I' by Daniel Mytens and 'Queen Henrietta Maria with Jeffrey Hudson' by Anthony van Dyck hang in newly refurbished the main gallery at the @Fitzwilliam_UK Museum in Cambridge featuring ornate plasterwork and casts of the Parthenon Frieze, widely considered to be one of the finest museum interiors in the world. . The Fitzwilliam's grandest gallery re-opened on October 7. PH. Joe Giddens/PA @thetimes https://www.instagram.com/p/B35ObmQlx4e/?igshid=ver4xwc7s3lf

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'Wish Upon A Shooting Star'... • • www.facebook.com/22over7.FineArtPhotography • • The Merchant, Belfast, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland... • • This formidable Giffnock sandstone structure was purpose built as the headquarters of the Ulster bank. The site was originally acquired in 1836. However, the decision to build was not taken until 1857. Bank Directors Robert Grimshaw and James Heron visited Glasgow and Edinburgh to glean as much information as possible on the best banking buildings. It was their earnest wish that the building should appear elegant, substantial and prosperous. The location was deemed eminently suitable being, as it was, in the heart of Belfast’s mercantile and commercial centre. For the creation of the Ulster Bank headquarters, the directors felt the work should be undertaken by local talents. Over 60 designs were submitted to the bank’s committee and £100 was offered for the best design. In the end the design of a talented Glaswegian by the name of James Hamilton was selected. The building work was undertaken by Messer’s D and J Fulton, while the spectacularly ornate plasterwork in the main banking hall was carried out by local man George Crowe. The exterior of the building is Italianate in style, a popular feature of High Victorian Architecture. Sculptures depicting Commerce, Justice and Britannia, look down benignly from the apex of the magnificent facade. Under the grand central dome of the main banking hall, fruit and foliage designs surround the walls in a magnificent frieze. Four Corinthian columns, featuring plump cherubs depicting science, painting, scripture and music, frame the room. • • www.naquinnphotography.com • • #TheMerchant #ShootingStar #fineart #photographer #Belfast #UK #lifeofanarchitect #landscapes #NornIron #artiseverywhere #pictoftheday #insta_ni #instapic #instaphoto #instaphotograph #pictureoftheday #nofilter #nofilterneeded #art #fstoppers #FstoppersTravel #photooftheday #instagood #instagram #instadaily #travelgram #mytravelgram #localhistory #igers #igersoftheday (at The Merchant Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByXM-qABQD_/?igshid=1wbb1jqns06zl

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The devil is in the extra details, and I absolutely love these faces on either side of a front door in Stoke Newington. Who needs a dog to ward off the baddies when these dudes look like they will spring into life, like something out of Labyrinth, and scare you poopless? 💛 • • • • • • • • #cocoonhome #instahome #instadesign #instaarchitecture #architecture #interiordesign #instainteriors #house #design #faces #labyrinth #stonework #sculpture #frieze #homedecor #homedecoration #plasterwork #mouldings

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Plaster

This article is about the type of building material and "plaster of Paris". For other uses, see Plaster (disambiguation). Early 19th Century plasterer at work - painting by John Cranch (1751–1821). Elaborate stucco (plaster) reliefs decorating the Chateau de Fontainebleau were hugely influential in Northern Mannerism. There is a plaster low-relief decorative frieze above. Dutch Rococo plasterwork ceiling, 1735 Plaster is a building material used for the protective and/or decorative coating of walls and ceilings and for moulding and casting decorative elements. In English "plaster" usually means a material used for the interiors of buildings, while "render" commonly refers to external applications. Another imprecise term used for the material is stucco, which is also often used for plasterwork that is worked in some way to produce relief decoration, rather than flat surfaces. The most common types of plaster mainly contain either gypsum, lime, or cement, but all work in a similar way. The plaster is manufactured as a dry powder and is mixed with water to form a stiff but workable paste immediately before it is applied to the surface. The reaction with water liberates heat through crystallization and the hydrated plaster then hardens. Plaster can be relatively easily worked with metal tools or even sandpaper, and can be moulded, either on site or to make pre-formed sections in advance, which are put in place with adhesive. Plaster is not a strong material; it is suitable for finishing, rather than load-bearing, and when thickly applied for decoration may require a hidden supporting framework, usually in metal. Forms of plaster have several other uses, for example in medicine plaster orthopedic casts are still often used for supporting broken bones. Various types of models and moulds are made with plaster. In art, lime plaster is the traditional matrix for fresco painting; the pigments are applied to a thin wet top layer of plaster and fuse with it, so that the painting is actually in coloured plaster. In the ancient world, as well as the sort of ornamental designs in plaster relief that are still used, plaster was also widely used to create large figurative reliefs for walls, though few of these have survived. More details Android, Windows

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Continuing with day 2 of a week-long look at some of our public projects, Hyde Park Mouldings is proud to have helped recreate the U.S. Senate Chamber at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. The scope of plasterwork we created included the imposing elliptical dome, the octagonal ceiling coffers, crowns, frieze, door surrounds, niches, pilasters and the allegorical sculptural panels - -all based on an intense study of the precedent elements. For this work, we were awarded the coveted Charles Bullfinch Award for Craftsmanship & Artisanship -- but perhaps the greatest reward of all is seeing how many people congregate regularly in this space to deepen their understanding of our country's system of government. #Repost and photo credit @mattbauger [great shot, Matt!] (at Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate)

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Bucranium

For the spider genus, see Bucranium (spider). Garlanded bucrania on a frieze from the Samothrace temple complex Bucranium (plural bucrania; Latin, from Greek βουκράνιον, referring to the skull of an ox) was a common form of carved decoration in Classical architecture used to fill the metopes between the triglyphs of the frieze of Doric temples. A bas-relief or painted decor consisting of a series of bucrania draped or decorated with garlands of fruit or flowers was a Roman motif drawn from marble altars, which have survived in some number; the motif was also later used on Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical buildings. The name is generally considered to be a reference to the practice of garlanding sacrificial oxen, the heads of which were displayed on the walls of the temples, a practice with a long history reaching back to the sophisticated Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük in eastern Anatolia, where cattle skulls were overlaid with white plaster. A rich and festive Doric order was employed for the Basilica Aemilia on the Roman Forum; enough of it was standing for Giuliano da Sangallo to make a drawing, c 1520, reconstructing the facade (Codex Vaticano Barberiniano Latino 4424); the alternation of the shallow libation dishes called paterae with bucrania in the metopes reinforce the solemn sacrificial theme. With time, during the sixteenth century, the connection with sacrifices faded and bucrania became part of a decorative vocabulary that evoked "Roman-ness". In serious, post-antique contexts that follow the classical conventions, the presence of bucrania signifies that the Doric order is the organizing principle, but the Romans were not always so strict. In a first-century fresco from Boscoreale, protected by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, bucrania and cistae mysticae hang on ribbons from pegs that support garlands, evoking joyous fasti. The Temple of Vesta, Tivoli, in the Corinthian order, also has bucrania in its frieze, or at least motifs interpreted by Andrea Palladio as conventional skull bucrania. They are in fact fleshed ox heads with eyes. Similarly, the Ionic Temple of Portunus in Rome has conventional bucrania in its frieze. Garlanded bucrania provide a repetitive motif in the plasterwork of the fine 18th century Staircase Hall of The Vyne (Hampshire), inside the Pantheon at Stourhead (Wiltshire) and at Lacock Abbey (Wiltshire). More details Android, Windows

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Pink Haus beim Kraftwerk 

Berlin 2018

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Details der roten Insel - Flowery Frieze 

Schöneberg, Berlin

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Plasterwork 

Berlin 2018