as in refurbishments
the act or an instance of bringing something damaged or worn back to its original state
When the restoration was complete, the decades-old building looked almost as good as it had when it was new.
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Recent Examples of restorations
Poindexter’s passion is sharing his restorations and using the work as history lessons for those who care to listen.
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Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Ranging from dark rom-coms to monster movies, Criterion is adding some proper deep cuts, as well as 4K restorations of two films that are already part of the collection.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, the mansion closed for restorations.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the cathedral underwent major restorations and additions.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
France’s President Emmanuel Macron set an ambitious target for reconstruction five years ago and, with his visit on Friday, returned to thank the hundreds who doused the flames and helped with restorations.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Despite the new renovations, full restorations will likely take years to complete.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Though restorations of this magnitude can often take decades, Macron’s vow has come to fruition—Notre-Dame will reopen on December 8, 2024.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
In the meantime, home renovation fans can get their fill of flips, reveals, custom features, and jaw-dropping restorations from the Napiers by streaming previous seasons of Home Town on Max and discovery+.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Ranging from dark rom-coms to monster movies, Criterion is adding some proper deep cuts, as well as 4K restorations of two films that are already part of the collection.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, the mansion closed for restorations.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the cathedral underwent major restorations and additions.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
France’s President Emmanuel Macron set an ambitious target for reconstruction five years ago and, with his visit on Friday, returned to thank the hundreds who doused the flames and helped with restorations.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Despite the new renovations, full restorations will likely take years to complete.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Though restorations of this magnitude can often take decades, Macron’s vow has come to fruition—Notre-Dame will reopen on December 8, 2024.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
In the meantime, home renovation fans can get their fill of flips, reveals, custom features, and jaw-dropping restorations from the Napiers by streaming previous seasons of Home Town on Max and discovery+.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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