this video takes us on a journey where a
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crumbling Castle becomes a stunning
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fourstar Hotel two friends with no prior
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construction experience purchased a
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castle that had been abandoned for over
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30 years taking on the Monumental task
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of renovating it they had no idea of the
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challenges they were about to face the
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place a complete wreck barely standing
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but to them it was the chance of a
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lifetime 5 years of work no formal
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training harsh weather and a global
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pandemic these are only some of the
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hurdles they will
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encounter can they pull off the
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impossible let's dive in and find
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out Ted Castle sits quietly in the
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Rolling Hills of corz in the south
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central region of France it's an old
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Place full of history and has stood the
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test of
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time this C Castle has a fascinating
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past during World War I it was used as a
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hospital caring for the wounded and
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later in World War II it became a
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college where students kept learning
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even in the toughest of
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times but now the castle isn't what it
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used to be large parts of it have fallen
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apart and it's been abandoned for
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years Francis and benois two old friends
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who grew up together found out the
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castle in south central France was up
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for sale for just
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$170,000 at first they thought it might
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make a great private home even with all
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the wear and tear but once they saw the
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place up close they realized the project
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was going to be bigger than they'd
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imagined that's when the idea hit
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them turn it into a fourstar hotel so
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they could Finance the extensive
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renovation
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the decision was Final the two friends
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took on personal debts to secure the
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purchase and once they were all in a
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thrilling Journey
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began to kick things off they called in
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local Artisans and companies for
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estimates the initial budget came in at
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around $2
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million however as we'll see later the
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final bill would be much much
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higher the two friends are beginning the
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demolition phase on their
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own benois comes from a business
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background and Francis has worked in
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water management but neither of them has
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any experience in
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construction this only makes the
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challenge even greater and much
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riskier still they manag to handle some
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of the Interior work surprisingly
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well but it doesn't take long before
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they realize they need to call in
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Professionals for the more complex
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tasks the pros arrive with heavy
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machinery ready to speed things up and
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get the job
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done the demolition team now faces their
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biggest challenge yet taking down the
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old chapel which is in a dangerously
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poor
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State the task is carried out using the
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excavator requiring precise movements to
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carefully remove the stones and beams
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all while ensuring the structure doesn't
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collapse onto the
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machine the consequences of a bad
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execution can be
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fatal at one point it comes dangerously
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close but after a tense operation the
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job is finally
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complete the initial purchase of the
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castle funded through personal debt
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reflects their full commitment to the
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project however as renovation costs
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piled up they needed a creative way to
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raise funds so they opened the venture
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to public
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investment thanks to the online
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popularity of the initiative they
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received contributions from from 500
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people across more than 20 countries
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turning Spectators into
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co-owners work also begins on the roof
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they carefully remove the tiles to
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inspect the condition of the carpentry
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underneath to finish off the first phase
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by removing the roof tiles they even
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have to tackle one of the chimneys which
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is leaking all over the
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place once the damaged parts are out the
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carpentry must be
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repaired after so many years of neglect
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the existing beams are extensively
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deteriorated some parts of the wood have
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even rotted causing instability problems
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Bonnet a company specializing in Roofing
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is taking care of strengthening the roof
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framework the facade s covering more
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than 1,000 square m were in desperate
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need of a full
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restoration years of harsh weather have
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taken their toll on the castle Stones
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leaving the joints which serve to bind
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the structure and protect its interior
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in a state of severe
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deterioration this wear and tear allowed
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moisture to seep in making it necessary
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to use a jackhammer to expose the
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underlying Stone ensuring the new mortar
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will adhere properly and providing
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stronger protection for the facade in
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the years to
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come but this state is also due to human
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presence the castle which served as a
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refuge and fortress on the plateau
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surrounding the city until the 19th
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century eventually fell into disrepair
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and became somewhat of a squat with a
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multitude of furniture scattered in
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different apartments the guys not only
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have to straighten the exist in beams
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they must also reinforce parts of the
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woodwork that are
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unusable some are rotten and some are
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broken so the best will be to replace
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them all this involves creating a new
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Timber structure to ensure that the roof
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is stable and secure before reshingling
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with the exterior work well underway the
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focus now shifts inside the castle walls
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we are now stepping into the main
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building building where they're
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beginning to map out the layout for the
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future
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hotel in the main building guests will
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find the hotel's entrance and main hall
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adjacent to it is the seminar space
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designed for special events on the upper
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floors there will be guest rooms
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spanning the entire level and in the
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main tower the Crown Jewel of the
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property two spectacular and luxurious
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suits connecting the two tow hours will
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be a wing that houses a bar area which
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transitions into the newly built
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restaurant located exactly where the old
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chapel once
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stood as the demolition pushes forward
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the scale of the work becomes clear one
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of the biggest obstacles a massive
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Boulder buried in the main building is
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carefully removed using a strap attached
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to an excavator making way for more
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progress inside
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with the debris piling up you can
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finally start to see the space opening
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up piece by
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piece using a hydraulic breaker attached
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to an excavator they begin breaking
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through the tough floor to prepare the
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space for the next stage of
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construction with a decent amount of
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interior demolition still ahead Francis
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and benoa start thinking about the next
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crucial step Masonry
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to bring their vision of the hotel
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layout to life they know it will require
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extensive brick work and structural
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rebuilding for this they put their trust
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in the experts from Freemasonry Rya the
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Masons arrive just in time for a
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critical moment after demolishing the
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old chapel the wall between the two
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towers became unstable with significant
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structural Integrity issues threatening
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the entire
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Chateau their focus is on rebuilding
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this vital
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wall using concrete and a transversal
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beam they reinforce the structure and
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eliminate the need for intermediate
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ground posts however they are only
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rebuilding the upper portion of the wall
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leaving the lower section open for a
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future connection to a new
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building the
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restaurant with the Demolition
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and crucial structural reinforcements
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complete we return to ground level in
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the building that will soon host the
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seminar
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space benois is now behind the controls
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of a mini excavator working to remove
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one of the last
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Boulders after a couple of attempts he
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finally
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succeeds you can tell he's still
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learning but his construction skills are
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improving rap rapidly with every
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pass concrete is carefully poured into
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the foundation to form a solid column
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this will be the main support for the
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upper
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floors a truck loaded with gravel
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arrives the gravel is spread across the
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ground to form the base before the
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concrete slab is poured this layer is
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crucial once the the gravel is leveled
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it's time for the installation of
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pipes next a layer of plastic sheeting
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is placed to act as a moisture barrier
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followed by a wire mesh for
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reinforcement ultimately they pour the
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concrete and carefully spread it across
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the entire
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surface proper distribution of the
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concrete is crucial to prevent cracks in
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the future this slab covering 50 s m on
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the west side of the building marks a
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significant milestone in the renovation
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process winter has finally arrived
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blanketing the Chateau with a layer of
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snow that transforms it into a
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breathtaking postcard
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scene but beneath this beauty lies A new
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challenge the snowfall complicates the
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work for the two friends and their team
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as the cold settles in they face the
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intricate task of filling the gaps
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between the ancient
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Stones they use a time- tested mixture
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hot lime mortar made by heating lime
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until it turns into a powder then
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blending it with water cement and
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sand this centuries old technique is
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essential for historic structures
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allowing the stone walls to breathe and
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preventing the buildup of damaging
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moisture
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in the workshop Francis and benois are
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crafting the rebar that will form the
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backbone of the main
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beam this beam isn't just another part
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of the
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structure it's the critical support that
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will hold up the first floor directly
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above what will become the Seminary
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space support posts and formwork beams
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are installed to Bear the immense weight
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of the first floor slab while the
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concrete is still
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fresh the slab itself spans 120 sare M
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and weighs over 60
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tons with that kind of weight it
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obviously demanded extensive
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preparation this first floor will house
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seven guest rooms each offering
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picturesque views of the surrounding
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Park
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the concrete slab is poured in half a
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day but the preparation for it took
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several days and it was very timec
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consuming the team carefully repeats
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each step lifting the structure one
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floor higher as the second floor will
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follow the same layout as the
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first concrete typically sets enough to
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be carefully walked on after 48 hours
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but but it remains far too weak to
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remove the form work or supports at this
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stage they waited 3 weeks before
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removing the props and formwork ensuring
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the structure had the strength to stand
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on its
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own removing form work especially from
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overhead or vertical sections requires
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caution panels and supports can be heavy
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and awkward to handle increasing the
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risk of accidents
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especially in older structures where the
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environment might be less
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predictable once the formwork is off the
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exposed concrete is carefully inspected
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for any cracks uneven surfaces or
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imperfections the first batch of Windows
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was delivered by defix a small family
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business in the
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region Francis and benois are committ to
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making the renovation as sustainable as
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possible these windows for example are
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made out of wood sourced from a local
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Sawmill located just 15 km from where
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the wood is
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cut with each unit weighing around 75 Kg
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a lot of Manpower is needed to get them
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installed Now we move to the exterior of
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the main tower
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during the demolition phase they were
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surprised to find the tower in excellent
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condition with strong walls and an
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almost perfect state of
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preservation the roof however needs some
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reshingling so they hired an expert
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roofing company to take on the challenge
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but they soon received unexpected
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news the company that was supposed to do
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the work went bankrupt and Francis and
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Ben w are left completely stranded they
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have to make a tough decision either do
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the work themselves or start the process
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of finding another company all over
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again they decide to take on the task
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themselves with the help of their
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friends Danielle and Fabian who have
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experience with
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Roofing the task Begins by removing the
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old tiles from the iCal roof they pry
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each tile loose and toss them from the
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top of the
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tower vertical wooden beams are placed
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first evenly spaced to match the natural
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curve of the
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roof next they install horizontal
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battens carefully nailing them across
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the vertical supports
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the wooden framework now takes shape a
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complex grid that will hold the Slate
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tiles
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securely each tile is meticulously cut
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to fit using slate shears a tool
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designed for precision this ensures a
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snug placement that follows the roof's
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curve perfectly
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after all the result is a structure
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built to endure while preserving the
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historic character of the
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castle 3 years have gone by and the
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castle has transformed
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dramatically what was once a crumbling
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ruin is now beginning to show its true
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potential walls have been restored new
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structures have materialized and the
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vision is gradually coming to life
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but now the tension
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begins restoring the Spire of the second
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tower is a make or break
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moment the project faces a critical
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Choice should they take on the dangerous
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task of renovating it in place high
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above the ground or bring it down to
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ground
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level they choose the
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latter a crane is brought in to carry
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out the job and the operation Begins the
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original materials are in such bad
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condition that the Spire can crumble at
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any moment before lifting the Spire The
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Operators secure the straps and
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reinforce the structure by removing the
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zinc pieces and adding wooden
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supports every movement has to be
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precise if they are to bring it down
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safely the moment has
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arrived the crane operator slowly begins
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lifting the Spire from its base while
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two workers stand by guiding and
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communicating every movement with
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pinpoint
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Precision this is the most delicate
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stage of the process if the Spire slips
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or tilts too far it would be lost
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forever and an Irreplaceable piece of
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History would be reduced to
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Rubble on site the tension is
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undeniable each adjust of the rivets and
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every slight sway is testing their
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nerves to the
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Limit but finally after what felt like
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an eternity the Spire begins to lower
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inch by inch until it touches the
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ground they have done it one of the most
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challenging moments of the entire
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renovation has ended in
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success with the Spire now on the ground
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the crane moves off the site
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however it won't be long before they
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need it back to raise the Spire again
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after the
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restoration they are following the same
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steps they used to restore the conic
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roof of the main tower but this time
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they work with much more ease without
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the struggle and risk that came with
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dangling from Great
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Heights they even managed to recover and
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restore the final a decorative element
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that also serves as a lightning
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rod despite the progress made on the
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exterior of the castle the interior
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still has a long way to
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go currently we find ourselves in the
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building that will eventually become the
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main hall the project faced an
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unexpected challenge when the covid-19
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pandemic hit making it difficult to
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secure funding especially for ventures
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in the hospitality and restoration
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sectors
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it also caused significant delays due to
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disruptions in the supply
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chain originally the hotel was scheduled
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to open in 2021 but these difficulties
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forced them to postpone the
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launch however these setbacks came with
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an unexpected Advantage they allowed our
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two protagonists to take on more tasks
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themselves this not not only helped
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reduce costs but also allowed them to
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maintain greater control over the
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project as a
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whole the Spire has been fully restored
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and the crane returns to complete the
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second part of the mission lifting the
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Spire back into its original
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position just like when it was lowered
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this task requires surgical precision as
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the risks remain the
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same if it were to fall all the time and
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money invested in its restoration would
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be lost in an
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instant weighing 2.5 tons the Spire
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begins its ascent and once again the
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tension is
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palpable they need to be extra cautious
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ensuring that the straps and Chains
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Don't damage the fragile zinc tiles that
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have just has been
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installed the mission is truly a team
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effort with members positioned in
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strategic spots to monitor the
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maneuver with surgical Precision the
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crane operator prudently lifts the Spire
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above the
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tower The Descent is being Guided by
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those on the scaffolding who have the
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perfect vantage point to ensure every
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inch is aligned with clear communication
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they make sure the Spire descends
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smoothly without any
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errors eventually the Spire settled into
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its exact
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position the operation was a complete
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success it was an incredibly complex
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task but everything unfolded exactly as
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planned with the final tiles being
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scrupulously put into place the
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restoration of the entire castle roof is
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now complete
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it's nothing short of a remarkable
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accomplishment especially when you
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consider the state of the roof when the
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castle was first
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purchased in the main hall 20 cm of
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concrete are poured to complete the
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first floor
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slab before raising the second floor
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they took the time to inspect the wooden
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beams hoping they could be reused but
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found them completely rotten
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leaving no choice but to cut them out
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and throw them
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away simultaneously the Elevator Shaft
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construction moves ahead steadily coming
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together on the first floor as the day
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of opening draws nearer work inside the
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castle
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intensifies with every detail now
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becoming
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defined with all the rotten beams
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removed the preparation of the new main
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beam starts which will bear the weight
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of the top
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floor with this final slab in place the
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seminar and main hall building now have
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all its floors connected and
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completed to celebrate the team tossed a
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coin backward into the fresh concrete
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for good luck followed by a
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well-deserved
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dinner with the Castle's interior
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shaping up it's easy to forget what lies
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Beyond these stone
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walls but step outside and a new
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challenge
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awaits ahead they have the most
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ambitious solo masonry project they have
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taken on so
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far here they'll rebuild a 40 m long
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stone wall a structure that will restore
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the Park's historical
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character following techniques passed
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down through generations they use string
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lines and measuring tools to ensure
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Precision aligning each stone with hair
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to recreate the slightly inclined design
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that Echoes the original
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layout but the restoration of the park
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will not end here later the two friends
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have a plan for this outdoor space a
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traditional French
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garden French Gardens are all about
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neatness and balance they use straight
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Pathways carefully trimmed Hedges and
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flowers arranged in perfect patterns
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this style became popular in the 17th
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century and was often a symbol of wealth
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and power the goal was to show control
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over nature making everything look
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precise and
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orderly for the castle adding a French
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garden will bring a sense of classic
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Beauty connecting the Park's future to
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its historic past the final stone is
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laid with this last piece the 40m walls
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stands
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complete but their work is far from over
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now they concentrate on another
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important piece of the park the arch
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door the segmental arch used for
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centuries in castles and bridges is both
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beautiful and practical its curved
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design is made to distribute the weight
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across each Stone evenly ensuring the
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structure stands the test of
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time rebuilding the arch requires
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precision and patience
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using a wooden support frame each stone
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is thoughtfully positioned to form a
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perfect
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curve just as it would have been
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centuries
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ago as the framework is removed the arch
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Stands
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Tall another step forward in restoring
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the Castle's historic
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grounds as the last bit of mortar is
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applied the wall is now complete
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restored and ready for the years to come
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what was once broken has now been
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precisely repaired piece by
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piece at this point the spotlight turns
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inward to a new space full of
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potential this will soon be a place
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where guests gather relax and share
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stories a bar area that will become the
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Castle's Social
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Hub initially estimated at $2 million
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the Project's cost has now doubled to
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near nearly 4 million this increase was
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due to several
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challenges the Castle's
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foundations walls and Roofing were in
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worse condition than expected requiring
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extensive repairs Rising material costs
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driven by supply chain issues during the
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pandemic also added to
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expenses meanwhile the second floor
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above the bar area is being prepared
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which will host the hotel's guest room
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rooms once this is complete All That
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Remains are the Suites in the main tower
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where we head
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next before they can pour the concrete
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slab for the first floor of the main
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tower the ground floor ceiling needs to
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be secured with temporary
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supports the original first floor is in
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bad condition and the weight of the new
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slab could cause it to
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buckle with with the supports installed
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the workers exchange glances nervous
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about whether everything will
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hold they'll have to wait and see if
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their work is strong enough to Bear the
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weight nerves are running High Francis
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ever watchful heads to the main tower to
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oversee the process and to make sure
28:47
everything runs smoothly during the
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concrete
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poure concrete begins to flow
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the supports seem to hold firm and with
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the last layer poured the first floor of
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the tower is
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complete next is the second
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floor without missing a beat they move
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on to setting up the formwork to make
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the second floor a
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reality the main tower is where the
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hotel's two most exclusive Suites will
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be
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located One Suite will occupy the first
29:21
floor and above it the other will be a
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duplex spanning two floors and offering
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around 45 square m of luxury this duplex
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Suite will be the Crown Jewel of the
29:34
hotel as they work on this crucial part
29:38
of the project it's important to
29:41
remember that Towers have always been
29:43
symbols of power and
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Status centuries later this Tower is
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Rising once again reflecting the
29:51
chateau's enduring strength and history
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we can finally start to see how this
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Suite is going to play out the duplex
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Suite will feature a cozy living room
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upstairs accessed by the original
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staircase of the tower a piece of the
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Castle's history preserved in this
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modern
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renovation with the concrete set and the
30:15
second floor complete the next task is
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to strip away the old layers covering
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the
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walls using automatic hammers they chip
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off years of paint and plaster
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uncovering the original Stone
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underneath as the temperature drops they
30:35
take a well-deserved break gathering
30:37
around the fireplace to warm up it's a
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brief pause before they dive back to
30:42
work things are starting to look better
30:47
but yet another challenge is waiting for
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Francis and
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benois they need to create proper access
30:54
to the
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suite the existing access is far too
30:58
small and very impractical for modern
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standards to fix this they need to knock
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down a part of the tower wall to create
31:09
a new doorway it's no simple task the
31:11
door will be over 2 m high and 1.6 M
31:15
deep and the thick ancient stonework
31:18
requires careful handling to prevent the
31:20
structure from collapsing
31:23
here it is the first hole wide enough
31:29
for benois to pass
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through the goal is to dismantle and
31:34
rebuild parts of the wall to ensure
31:37
stability making sure the weight is
31:39
evenly distributed as they create the
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new
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passage this new doorway will provide
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access from The Suite to the neighboring
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building which on the ground floor
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houses the bar and above it two floors
31:53
of guest room
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rooms it's a crucial connection linking
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the suite with the rest of the
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hotel but as challenging as it is
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there's a special detail that makes this
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project even more meaningful while
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demolishing the chapel a historical
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Stone was discovered in the
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ruins a stone with a red cross that
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dates back to the time of the Templars
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possibly the 12th
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Century the Knights Templar were a
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medieval Christian military order known
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for their role in the Crusades and for
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protecting pilgrims traveling to the
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Holy Land their distinctive Red Cross
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became a symbol of their power and
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influence often featured in the
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architecture of their fortifications and
32:47
places of
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worship this discovery adds a new layer
32:52
of intrigue to the Castle's history it's
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possible that the Templars had a direct
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influence on the original construction
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of this
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Chateau from now on by incorporating
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this ancient stone into the new doorway
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a piece of that history is being
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preserved allowing the past to live on
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within the Castle's modern
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transformation taking advantage of the
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favorable weather attention transitions
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to building the new Terrace they begin
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by clearing out the outside removing
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debris and preparing the area for New
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Foundations the Terrace will be wide
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extending across the front of the bar
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and to the edge of the building creating
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a spacious outdoor area for future
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guests they also plan to add a small
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garden along the Terrace
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Edge most likely a space that will soon
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become a favorite spot for guests to
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relax and enjoy the shadow at's
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surroundings snow blankets The Chateau
34:02
once again and progress continues
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despite the
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cold a new set of Windows has arrived
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this time for the ground
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floor this weather brings its own set of
34:18
challenges tools freeze up the stone
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becomes slick with ice and the cold
34:25
bites at the worker's hands yet the crew
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presses on knowing that each completed
34:31
task brings them closer to the end
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goal The Chateau is now sealed against
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the cold keeping the project on
34:40
track inside the staircase is nearly
34:44
complete they are installing the last
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step left salvaged from the original
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Castle during demolition
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the new elevator is also fully
34:59
installed as the chateau's
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transformation advances it's time to
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head back inside to the first floor
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Suite in the main
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tower here they uncover another
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challenge the fireplace a once Grand
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feature of the room is in bad condition
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with its structure on the verge of
35:22
collapse to preserve it the two friends
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carefully disassemble and restore the
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original Stones aiming to rebuild the
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chimney as a decorative
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piece though it won't be functional it
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remains an important part of the room's
35:39
character work advances steadily as
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wooden beams are secured within the
35:47
gabled roof reinforcing the structure in
35:49
harmony with its original design steel
35:52
profiles start to rise form ing the
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internal partitions that will Define the
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space Fel plates are used made from
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Gypsum and recycled paper to establish
36:04
the walls staying true to their
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commitment to
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sustainability on the last floor there
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are multiple spaces including one with
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Windows overlooking the
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park the structure grows more defined as
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the last panels are secured this dual
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wall system while dividing spaces
36:25
represents the attention to detail
36:28
needed to create a Serene fourstar
36:30
environment back on the first floor
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laser levels are used for guidance and
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precision ensuring that each steel
36:41
profile is aligned
36:43
flawlessly step by step the rooms
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emerge insulation follows with
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biosourced cellulose injected into the
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cavities
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this eco-friendly material adds a vital
36:58
layer of thermal and acoustic insulation
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helping to regulate temperature while
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dampening noise between
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rooms as the cellulose settles into
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place rock wool panels are gradually
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fitted within the wall framework
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enhancing the sound proofing even
37:16
further ensuring that each room remains
37:18
a sanctuary of peace and
37:20
quiet as the ceiling is enclosed the
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outline of the guest Suites becomes more
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tangible the true shape of the chatau
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begins to emerge each step through the
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upper and lower floors reveals the
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distinct spaces that will soon welcome
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guests hallways that guide you rooms
37:45
that invite rest and shared areas that
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will become the heart of this renewed
37:51
landmark
37:53
Dylan from seon visited to guide Francis
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and benois through the proper Plastering
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techniques right there in the
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Chateau he demonstrated the essentials
38:06
maintaining the right distance mastering
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smoothing techniques and ensuring that
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the plaster adheres without
38:15
bubbles with each pass of the trowel
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Francis and benois continue to learn
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embracing the process through trial and
38:24
error
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they're proving themselves to be true
38:28
all-rounders capable of handling any
38:30
challenge this renovation throws at
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them at this stage with the skills honed
38:36
and confidence gained their work
38:39
reflects their clear
38:42
transformation they're ready to take on
38:43
every room as if they'd been Craftsman
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all their
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lives at long last the moment they've
38:50
all eagerly awaited has arrived the star
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part of the restaurant's
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construction until now every task has
38:59
been about restoring the past but this
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marks the first time Francis and benoa
39:05
can create something from a blank canvas
39:08
giving them the freedom to shape this
39:11
vital space for the hotel's future the
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crew gets to work organizing the
39:15
essential Utility Systems for the
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kitchen water points gas networks and
39:20
all the connections needed to make this
39:23
area fully functional
39:25
once everything is in place they pour
39:29
the cement to form the
39:31
slab taking advantage of this stage to
39:34
also lay the foundation for the Terrace
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where guests will one day enjoy
39:40
breathtaking
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views but inside the Chateau there's
39:44
still a great deal of work ahead Francis
39:47
and benois take on the demanding task of
39:51
preparing the space for the electrical
39:54
and climate control
39:56
installations with determination they
39:59
drill the necessary holes set up the
40:02
ducts and pass countless meters of
40:05
cables that need to reach every corner
40:07
of the hotel it's a painstaking process
40:09
ensuring each wire is perfectly roted
40:13
and carefully hidden between ceilings
40:16
and Floors preserving the chateau's
40:18
aesthetic
40:20
charm as they work they prepare the
40:23
tubes that will connect to the
40:26
ventilation units making sure everything
40:28
is ready for the installation
40:30
ahead to conclude they position these
40:34
ventilation systems high above in the
40:37
ceilings but work here never stops
40:40
across the floors self-leveling cement
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is being
40:46
applied this special mixture is designed
40:47
to flow naturally filling in any uneven
40:50
areas to create a perfectly smooth and
40:53
level surface
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moving on thermal insulation panels made
41:01
of wood fiber are carefully laid across
41:04
the floor providing an essential barrier
41:06
against temperature changes floorboards
41:09
are then installed and a layer of
41:12
adhesive mortar is spread using a
41:15
notched trowel creating grooves that
41:17
will enhance the bond between the tiles
41:20
and the surface one by one the tiles are
41:22
placed forming the final design of the
41:26
floor also leveling wedges ensure the
41:29
tiles remain at the same
41:32
height in due course a grout mixture is
41:36
then applied filling the spaces between
41:39
each tile sealing the surface and adding
41:41
the concluding
41:44
detail as the attention is now on the
41:46
bathroom it's clear that this stage is
41:48
more than just
41:51
construction these final refinements are
41:52
what truly Define the space it's in
41:55
these details the choice of tiles the
41:58
precise alignment the careful
42:01
installation of fixtures that the
42:03
character of The Chateau starts to
42:05
emerge every element contributes to the
42:08
overall feel that future visitors will
42:11
experience these are the features that
42:14
will transform this Castle from a
42:16
renovation project into a welcoming
42:18
space in the end it's often the These
42:24
Fine elements that make the difference
42:27
because they're what guests will see use
42:29
and
42:32
remember the first colors start to
42:36
appear as the walls are painted soft
42:38
pastel tones like green and blue are
42:42
chosen to complement the white in the
42:45
upper rooms the choice shifts from tiles
42:48
to
42:51
parquet we watch as each bit of parquet
42:52
is carefully placed and fitted
42:55
seamlessly together adding a warm and
42:57
natural feel to these spaces this
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flooring not only brings Elegance but
43:03
also offers a cozy contrast to the
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rooms a stunning transformation unfolds
43:11
as large format tiles inspired by
43:15
wallpaper are installed on the
43:18
walls with their textured surface they
43:21
add a sophisticated and luxurious
43:24
refiner
43:26
ment using suction cups and clamps the
43:28
workers carefully position each piece
43:32
ensuring a Flawless
43:34
fit the Precision required is immense
43:37
but once in place the effect is
43:41
breathtaking it's been nearly 5 years
43:46
since Francis and benois took on this
43:48
immense challenge the biggest project of
43:50
their lives through countless obstacles
43:53
crumbling walls freezing Winters the
43:57
pandemic and endless hours of Labor
44:01
they've worked tirelessly to bring this
44:04
chatau back to life at this point the
44:06
Chateau is no longer just a project but
44:10
an almost finished fourstar Hotel soon
44:13
the rooms and hallways that were once
44:17
mere ideas will welcome their first
44:19
clients and the Chateau will stand as
44:21
proof of their resilience
44:24
this journey filled with trials and
44:27
triumphs is far from over but with the
44:30
end in sight the vision of what this
44:33
Chateau will become is clearer than ever
44:36
with the interior nearing completion the
44:39
time has come to step outside and tackle
44:42
the next phase of this incredible
44:44
journey finishing the
44:47
Terrace they begin by laying the
44:49
foundation for the Terrace using a
44:51
highly engineered system provided by
44:54
jeup plat
44:56
large gray ceramic slabs will eventually
44:58
cover the surface but first they install
45:01
metal rails across the base these rails
45:04
are supported by adjustable pedestals
45:07
designed to ensure a perfectly level
45:10
surface and accommodate any unevenness
45:12
in the
45:15
ground what sets these tiles apart are
45:17
the acoustic rubber strips installed
45:20
underneath these strips reduce resonance
45:23
absorb sound and creating a quieter more
45:26
solid feel when walking across the
45:30
surface the system is also designed to
45:33
prevent frost damage a crucial feature
45:36
in the often harsh cores climate with
45:39
the Terrace nearly finished we stay
45:42
outside but this time we find ourselves
45:44
in front of the main Arch leading to
45:47
what will become the French garden here
45:50
they begin the meticulous work of
45:54
creating the Stone path from
45:56
scratch the first step is to lay down
45:59
the large foundational Stones these
46:02
Stones serve as the framework providing
46:05
both structure and stability once the
46:08
large stones are in place the spaces are
46:11
filled in with smaller deliberately
46:13
selected
46:16
Pebbles these smaller stones are set
46:18
into the gaps creating a mosaic like
46:20
surface this method known as Cobblestone
46:24
Paving dates back centuries and was
46:27
commonly used for roads and Pathways
46:30
across Europe with all the pebbles in
46:33
place a protective sealant is applied
46:35
enhancing their durability and giving
46:38
them a subtle shine to conclude the
46:41
final stroke a beautifully crafted
46:44
wooden emblem bearing the chateau's name
46:47
is placed in the
46:49
center work begins on transforming the
46:52
grounds into a beautiful French garden
46:55
using detailed plans from their
46:59
landscaper the layout is marked with
47:01
ropes to define the future flower beds
47:03
and
47:06
Pathways to prepare the ground for
47:08
spring they lay biodegradable tarps over
47:11
the soil these tarps designed to
47:14
eliminate weeds and protect the Earth
47:17
through the winter will naturally
47:20
decompose leaving no Trace behind
47:22
after years of restoration a new chapter
47:27
begins for the Chateau for the first
47:30
time they are building something
47:33
entirely from scratch the
47:35
restaurant the restaurant is being built
47:38
where the chapel once stood a space that
47:41
holds centuries of history is now being
47:44
transformed into a place where people
47:47
will gather and share new memories over
47:49
delicious
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food with the carpentry delivered there
47:54
is no time to waste piece by piece the
47:57
skeleton of the restaurant starts to
48:01
materialize to the right will be the
48:04
restaurant's dining area capable of
48:06
Hosting up to 150 guests and to the left
48:09
the kitchen a modern state-of-the-art
48:12
space that will serve as the Beating
48:15
Heart of this new
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edition integrating the new restaurant
48:21
space into the existing Chateau is no
48:23
easy feat
48:26
the architectural Styles must match and
48:27
the materials must complement each other
48:30
the restaurant is set to be the first
48:33
part of the hotel to open before any
48:35
visitor sleeps in a suite they'll eat
48:38
here but time is not on their side in
48:41
just 3 months the restaurant doors are
48:45
supposed to open and the clock is
48:47
ticking everyone is fully focused there
48:51
is no time to lose
48:54
the plaster boards arrive and the team
48:57
moves quickly these boards will form the
48:59
walls and partitions defining the
49:02
spaces outside the exterior is being
49:08
transformed with long horizontal wooden
49:11
slats creating a sleek and modern facade
49:14
that contrasts with the Old Stone of the
49:18
Chateau Up on the Roof the Carpenters
49:21
are busy preparing a structure to
49:23
conceal the ventilation systems making
49:25
sure the view from the ground remains
49:28
just as elegant as the rest of the
49:30
building after constructing a sturdy
49:33
homemade support structure the heavy
49:35
equipment is carefully hoisted onto the
49:38
roof with the units now in place they
49:41
are cleverly hidden from view at ground
49:44
level returning inside more work awaits
49:47
the pressure is mounting everyone from
49:51
the construction crew to the
49:53
restaurant's future chef and staff is
49:55
pitching in to push the project
49:58
forward each step brings them closer to
50:01
the finish line but the clock is ticking
50:03
and the opening day gets
50:06
nearer with the floor tiled and the
50:09
doors installed it's a good time to see
50:12
how this topnotch kitchen is going to
50:14
look not long from
50:16
now at the heart of the kitchen is a
50:19
state-of-the-art all El electric cooking
50:22
unit specially ordered from Paris
50:24
its Sleek design and Cutting Edge
50:28
technology will allow the chefs to work
50:30
efficiently while delivering quality
50:33
meals the unit is incredibly heavy
50:38
requiring careful maneuvering to get it
50:41
into
50:43
place once secured this Powerhouse will
50:44
drive the entire kitchen ensuring it is
50:48
ready to serve food at the highest
50:51
standard the bar has now been installed
50:53
the wooden finish surrounding it brings
50:56
warmth and texture to the
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room to complete the bars transformation
51:02
a Sleek marble countertop is
51:06
installed as the marble is carefully
51:11
placed things are starting to look
51:13
good the restaurant chairs have arrived
51:18
and everything seems to be going on time
51:21
for the grand opening the only thing
51:23
left are a few last installations and
51:26
the shelving unit at the center of the
51:29
bar at the same time adhesive film is
51:33
being applied to the windows the light
51:37
at the end of the tunnel is finally in
51:40
sight and the anticipation is
51:42
growing while work continues inside the
51:46
restaurant's toilet efforts are
51:48
refocused
51:51
outside it's paven time bringing the
51:53
shat to's exterior one step closer to
51:56
completion heavy machinery moves in to
52:00
lay down a layer of gravel that merges
52:02
with the
52:05
Terrace to pave the outside area Francis
52:06
and benois have chosen herbaly a Cutting
52:09
Edge tinted permeable material unlike
52:12
traditional asphalt herbaly allows
52:16
rainwater to filter through reducing
52:18
runoff and promoting groundwater
52:21
recharge it's a modern eco-friendly
52:24
solution and its tinted finish also
52:27
gives the courtyard a soft elegant
52:30
appearance this journey has been
52:34
Monumental but Francis and benois
52:36
haven't undertaken it
52:39
alone they've had the unwavering support
52:41
of both the local community and a global
52:44
online
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52:48
audience their YouTube Channel website
52:50
and social media platforms have
52:53
documented every step drawing in people
52:55
from all over the
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53:00
world as the exterior work nears
53:05
completion the turn comes for the
53:07
entrance to the Hotel this entryway will
53:09
be the first point of
53:12
contact designed with glass on all sides
53:16
it will provide access to the reception
53:20
of the
53:22
hotel the reception is quickly
53:23
transformed into a welcoming space but
53:25
there is no time to
53:28
relax in the kitchen the cooks are busy
53:30
testing the equipment under pressure by
53:33
this time it's all about the final
53:36
adjustments from the smallest fixtures
53:40
to the finishing touches everything must
53:43
be
53:46
perfect you can feel the anticipation
53:48
building as everyone works together
53:51
knowing the restaurant's grand opening
53:54
is just just around the
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53:57
corner the day has finally arrived after
54:00
years of hard work countless challenges
54:04
and unwavering dedication the chatau
54:07
opens its doors to the public for the
54:10
first time for now it's the restaurant
54:12
but they hope the entire Hotel will
54:16
follow
54:18
soon the space that was built from the
54:22
ground up is welcoming its first
54:24
customers marking a new chapter in the
54:27
chateau's long history there's a sense
54:29
of pride in the air and everyone is
54:32
ready for a remarkable
54:35
evening the opening day was a resounding
54:41
success but while the restaurant was
54:44
taking Center Stage work inside the
54:46
Chateau continued at full speed all in
54:49
preparation for the exciting moment when
54:52
the hotel itself will open its
54:55
doors soon the entire Chateau will come
54:59
to life marking the completion of this
55:03
extraordinary
55:06
Journey our two protagonists can hardly
55:10
contain their excitement as they step
55:13
into the newly installed elevator now
55:15
fully functional it's a small moment but
55:18
for them it means the
55:21
world as the elevator doors Glide open
55:24
the reception area comes into view
55:28
bright elegant and welcoming with its
55:30
carefully chosen furnishings and warm
55:33
lighting heading up the stairs we find
55:38
the first floor and we finally get to
55:40
see the furnished and finished
55:42
rooms step by step room by room this
55:49
Chateau has been brought back from the
55:53
brink for five long years this Chateau
55:54
has been their world a place of endless
55:58
challenges sleepless nights and
56:01
unwavering
56:04
determination they faced Winters so cold
56:05
their tools froze in their hands walls
56:08
so unstable they threatened to collapse
56:11
and obstacles that seemed
56:13
unsuper now walking these Halls stepping
56:16
into these rooms the dream they clung to
56:19
through it all has
56:23
materialized the shot to is no longer
56:24
just a vision it's a Triumph a proof of
56:27
what can be achieved when you refuse to
56:31
let
56:33
go outside the Chateau shines proudly
56:36
transformed into a magnificent fourstar
56:40
hotel for Francis and benois this is
56:45
just the beginning of a new chapter
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重点词汇
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castle /ˈkæsəl/ B1 |
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renovation /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ B2 |
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construction /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/ B2 |
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hotel /hoʊˈtɛl/ A2 |
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challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ B2 |
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damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ B1 |
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collapse /kəˈlæps/ B2 |
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stone /stoʊn/ A2 |
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structure /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/ B2 |
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heritage /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/ B2 |
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preservation /ˌprɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ C1 |
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investment /ɪnˈvɛs.tmənt/ B2 |
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funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ B2 |
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artisan /ˈɑːrtɪzən/ C1 |
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machinery /məˈʃiːnəri/ B2 |
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demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ B2 |
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restoration /ˌrɛs.təˈreɪ.ʃən/ B2 |
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pandemic /pænˈdɛm.ɪk/ B2 |
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sustainable /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/ C1 |
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重点语法结构
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