stucco
noun
stuc·co
ˈstə-(ˌ)kō 
plural stuccos or stuccoes
1
a
: a fine plaster used in decoration and ornamentation (as of interior walls)
b
: a material usually made of Portland cement, sand, and a small percentage of lime and applied in a plastic state to form a hard covering for exterior walls
2
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Built and designed in the late 1990s by architect Bob Ramirez, the striking creamy stucco and terracotta-roof structure is tucked away behind hedges and gates, amid a corner parcel of land spanning less than a quarter of an acre.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Tenants also say that their two-story beige-and-brown stucco complex is surrounded by piles of debris and are asking for L.A. County officials to remove it.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby rolling hills.
—Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Nestled on a quiet hillside cul-de-sac, the structure sports curved terra-cotta roof tiles and a blue-gray paint job on its stucco exterior.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Tenants also say that their two-story beige-and-brown stucco complex is surrounded by piles of debris and are asking for L.A. County officials to remove it.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby rolling hills.
—Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Nestled on a quiet hillside cul-de-sac, the structure sports curved terra-cotta roof tiles and a blue-gray paint job on its stucco exterior.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Stucco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stucco. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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