Cornice return

Cornice return

The extension of a cornice in a new direction, particularly where the raked cornice of a gable end returns a short distance in a horizontal direction.

cornice return

cornice return
The continuation of a cornice in a different direction, as at the gable end of a house.
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
Flanking the north facade center section, in-grade adjustable 35-W CMH spotlights graze the building and illuminate the cornice returns.
A page from history: the iconic central branch of the St. Louis Public Library celebrates its centennial with an eye toward the future--and a nod to the past

Encyclopedia browser ?
Full browser ?