Previous | Page: 1 of 2 | Next         Ornate Interior's renovation of the Temple of Minerva, a stunning domed folly dating back to 1756 and based in Hardwick Park just outside Sedgefield, is utilising an historic plastering technique that ironically dates back as far as the Roman Empire. The Sand and Lime technique is recognised as the only effective way of restoring many old buildings back to their former glory and offers a longevity, flexibility and quality unmatched by any other plastering solution. The building consists of an 18 foot cubic foot room surrounded by 20 sandstone Ionic columns with a leaded dome above an octagon structure. Ornate Interiors applied lime render to the external walls. On the inside, as well as replacing the lime plasterwork, they were required to reproduce a Georgian moulding to exactly replicate the damaged original. The job involved two plasterers and an apprentice constantly in situ. Ray McCartney, involved in the project since the start, explained: "It's a time consuming job because of the nature of the solution. This is a demanding approach that doesn't compromise on quality and the different phases and applications have all required long drying periods.   - Newcastle Station - Gibson Mill - Temple of Minerva - Leeds City Station - Aakash Restaurant - Ashton Town Hall - St. Georges Hall - St Mary's Church, Honley   - Private Chapel - Midland Hotel, Manchester - Lyall Street, London - Akbars Restaurant