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noun
The retention of a building's facade for use in a new construction after the rest of the original building is demolished.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
The removal and replacement of a building's facade.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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History
From facade + -ectomy.
