Slipcover (architecture)
In architecture, a slipcover is a modification of an older building facing by adding a new ornamental layer.
The slipcover was a popular treatment in the United States after World War II, as early twentieth-century building styles had fallen out of fashion. Constructing a slipcover with a contemporary design over an existing building was a less expensive alternative to tearing down and building anew.[1] Sometimes attachments of the slipcover caused damage to the original facings. At other times, slipcovers have protected the original facings from deterioration.[2]
References[]
- ^ Homeyer, Paul (Spring 2005). "What Lies Beneath" (PDF). Cite. Rice Design Alliance. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^ "Removing Metal Panels That Cover Your Historic Commercial Building". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
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