facade facade /fəˈsɑːd/

noun

1. () The face or front of a building  ( frontage , frontal , facade )
   the face or front of a building
    The building's facade was adorned with intricate carvings.
   The building's facade was adorned with intricate carvings.
   
   
2. A showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant  ( facade , window dressing )
   a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant