Facade

Front face of a building.

Overview

Facades, built with stone or brick, define a building’s exterior, often decorative.

Core Characteristics

• External and prominent.
• Decorative and structural.
• Universal prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Notre Dame (France, 1345, Gothic facade).
• Palazzo Rucellai (Italy, 1450, Renaissance facade).

Architectural Connections

• Renaissance: Aesthetic focus.
• Civic: Palaces.
• Renaissance Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Leon Battista Alberti, it shapes building identity.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Masonry (technique), Aesthetics (theory), Wall (element), Baroque Architecture (movement)