The process of creating or installing recessed panel decorations in ceilings, walls, or architectural surfaces.
From 'coffer' (Old French cofre) plus the gerund suffix '-ing' (from Old English -ing). The term became standardized in architectural practice to describe this specific decorative technique.
Coffering isn't just decorative—it's actually a way to hide structural beams and pipes while making them look intentional, so builders used it to solve practical problems while also creating beauty!
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