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   Fa·cade

   /fəˈsäd/

   

   noun

   • 1. the face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space. Similar frontfrontagefaceaspectelevationexterioroutside
   • ▪ an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality: "her flawless public facade masked private despair" Similar showfrontappearancefalse displaypretensesimulationaffectationsemblanceillusionpostureposeshamfakeactmasqueradecharadeguisemaskcloakveilveneer

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French façade, from face ‘face’, on the pattern of Italian facciata.

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2. www.archisoup.com › understanding-facade-architectureUnderstanding Facade Architecture - archisoup | Architecture ...

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   Apr 17, 2024 · What is Facade Architecture? Facade architecture, at its essence, refers to the exterior surface or the “face” of a building. It encompasses everything visible on the exterior of a structure, from materials and colors to windows and ornaments.

3. www.wikiwand.com › en › FaçadeFaçade - Wikiwand

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   A façade ( / fəˈsɑːd / ⓘ; ) is generally the front part or exterior of a building. It is a loanword from the French façade ( pronounced [ fasad] ), which means "frontage" or "face". Carlo Maderno 's monumental façade of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

4. medium.com › @projectlinkaus › how-facades-define-architectureHow Facades Define Architecture Aesthetics of a Building

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   Jan 23, 2017 · The word ‘Facade’ literally means Face in French, and a building’s facade is actually the front of a building and its face. While structural stability, space utilisation, energy consumption etc...

5. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › facadeFacade - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of facade. A false or superficial appearance of something, particularly in the sense of a deceptive outward appearance. "She maintained a facade of confidence, despite her insecurities." Detailed meaning of facade.

6. www.archdictionary.com › facadefacade definition - Architecture Dictionary

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   The front of a building or any of its sides facing a public way or space, esp. one distinguished by its architectural treatment.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › facade_nfaçade, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   façade noun. Factsheet. Etymology. Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the noun façade mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun façade. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.

8. www.architecture.org › architecture-dictionary › entryfacade | Architecture & Design Dictionary | Chicago ...

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   the front of a building