New work published — the Hollis Residence, photographed in full.

Lime plaster: a field guide

22 January 2026 · Materials

Lime plaster moves with an old building instead of fighting it. It lets moisture out of solid walls, it self-heals small cracks, and it takes a patch almost invisibly.

Living with it

Expect fine hairline cracks in the first year while the building settles. Leave them a winter, then fill with the same lime. Do not seal it with modern paint — use a breathable limewash or leave it bare.

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