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noun
the practice of retaining only the facade of an old building when redeveloping a site.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: architecture
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noun
a method where the facade is designed and/or constructed independently of the remainder of the rest of the building.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: architecture, business, construction, manufacturing
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History
* facade + -ism
