Eave return

An eave return (also a cornice return) is an element in Neoclassical architecture where the line of roof eave on a gable end comes down to a point, then doubles back briefly. There is a classical version and simpler substitutes.[1]

An eve (or cornice) return is in contrast to a full pediment, which spans the full width of the gable.

Among the types are: boxed return, boxed gable return, gable end return (or full gable return) or simply gable return are variations, or synonyms.

See also

References
  1. Wm. Todd Murdock; Gary Katz (December 13, 2013). "Eave Returns: Interpreting GYHR Details".


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