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Renovation

Scope note

Use for the process of making changes to objects, especially buildings or other structures, with the intention of improving their physical condition. When such changes intend to return a building or structure to a state of historical correctness, use "restoration (process)." Distinguished from "rehabilitating" which refers to improving deteriorated structures.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300077781

Term used for

refurbishment
renovating

Equivalent Terms used

renovated

Created

13yrs ago

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