In the summer of 1988, the upper and lower malls' original exposed wood facades and finishes were covered and the buildings were re-sheathed with a white Exterior insulation finishing system as part of a renovation project that was intended to modernize and brighten the appearance of the malls.
In the summer of 1988, the upper and lower malls' original exposed wood facades and finishes were concealed and replaced with a white Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS) as part of a renovation project aimed at modernizing and brightening the mall's aesthetic appeal.