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French ''façade'', from Italian ''facciata'', from ''faccia'' [[face]], from Vulgar Latin ''facia'' | French ''façade'', from Italian ''facciata'', from ''faccia'' [[face]], from Vulgar Latin ''facia'' | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1: the front of a building; also : any [[face]] of a building given special [[architectural]] treatment <a [[museum]]'s east facade> | *1: the front of a building; also : any [[face]] of a building given special [[architectural]] treatment <a [[museum]]'s east facade> | ||
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A ''facade'' is generally one exterior side of a building, usually, but not always, the front. The [[word]] comes from the French language, [[literally]] meaning "frontage" or "[[face]]". | A ''facade'' is generally one exterior side of a building, usually, but not always, the front. The [[word]] comes from the French language, [[literally]] meaning "frontage" or "[[face]]". | ||
| − | In [[architecture]], the ''facade'' of a building is often the most important from a [[design]] standpoint, as it sets the [[tone]] for the rest of the building. Many facades are [[historic]], and local zoning regulations or other laws greatly restrict or even forbid their alteration.[ | + | In [[architecture]], the ''facade'' of a building is often the most important from a [[design]] standpoint, as it sets the [[tone]] for the rest of the building. Many facades are [[historic]], and local zoning regulations or other laws greatly restrict or even forbid their alteration.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facade] |
[[Category: Architecture]] | [[Category: Architecture]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:16, 13 December 2020
Origin
French façade, from Italian facciata, from faccia face, from Vulgar Latin facia
Definitions
- 1: the front of a building; also : any face of a building given special architectural treatment <a museum's east facade>
- 2: a false, superficial, or artificial appearance or effect
Description
A facade is generally one exterior side of a building, usually, but not always, the front. The word comes from the French language, literally meaning "frontage" or "face".
In architecture, the facade of a building is often the most important from a design standpoint, as it sets the tone for the rest of the building. Many facades are historic, and local zoning regulations or other laws greatly restrict or even forbid their alteration.[1]
