façadisme

Dutch (Brabantic)

noun
Definitions
  • the practice in urbanism to renovate a building (especially one enjoying conservation protection) thoroughly inside, but leave the façade unaltered, so the view is preserved even if the function changes

Etymology

Suffix from Dutch, Flemish façade.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

façade

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