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	A façade is a primary exterior face of a building. It generally comprises the main entrance to the building and the most elaborate architectural features.		A façade is a primary exterior face of a building. It generally comprises the main entrance to the building and the most elaborate architectural features.

	A façade is the most public face of a building, it is of vital importance because it can attract customers, users and so on to come to a building. Good façade design improves the overall image a place, it promotes togetherness, business activities, vibrancy and so on.		A façade is the most public face of a building, it is of vital importance because it can attract customers, users and so on to come to a building. Good façade design improves the overall image a place, it promotes togetherness, business activities, vibrancy and so on.
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−	~~= Architectural composition =~~

	The architectural composition in the design of a façade consist of forms, elements, details, materials, textures and finishes. These create the architectural character and design theme of a building.		The architectural composition in the design of a façade consist of forms, elements, details, materials, textures and finishes. These create the architectural character and design theme of a building.
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	* Façade finishes are materials installed along the wall surface to enhance its thermal and weather resistance and amplify its aesthetics. Façade finishes include brick finishes, wood, metal, ceramic, concrete, composites, stone, metal, plastic and so on.		* Façade finishes are materials installed along the wall surface to enhance its thermal and weather resistance and amplify its aesthetics. Façade finishes include brick finishes, wood, metal, ceramic, concrete, composites, stone, metal, plastic and so on.
	* Façade styles and character, refers to the architectural style of the design -classifying buildings into semantic categories belonging to certain periods, regions, and cultural influences. Façade styles comprise of arrangement of architectural structural elements like windows, domes, towers, columns, doors, eaves, etc.		* Façade styles and character, refers to the architectural style of the design -classifying buildings into semantic categories belonging to certain periods, regions, and cultural influences. Façade styles comprise of arrangement of architectural structural elements like windows, domes, towers, columns, doors, eaves, etc.
−	* Windows and doors~~, they do~~ cover a large area ~~in the Wall to window ratio~~ compared to other elements. Simple and clear windows add to attractiveness of the façade, repetition and scale of both windows and doors ~~created~~ a pattern ~~that care must be taken during the design process in~~ which if not well designed can create a ~~clutterin``g face that will not be pleasant to view~~.	+	* Windows and doors may cover a large area compared to other elements. Simple and clear windows can add to attractiveness of the façade, repetition and scale of both windows and doors create a pattern which if not well designed can create a cluttered appearance.
−	* Façade ~~color~~, ~~Conveys the identity and attitude of a building. Color~~ should be considered in respect to sunlight ~~orientations~~, this helps to determine how the ~~color~~ will appear to the eyes. ~~Well~~-designed façade complements and responds to architectural character and details.	+	* Façade colour, should be considered in respect to sunlight, context and so on, this helps to determine how the colour will appear to the eyes. A well-designed façade complements and responds to architectural character and details.
−	* Lighting, Illuminates the façade surfaces, signs, doors ~~and~~ windows. Flashing, pulsating and moving lights draw attention to façade. ~~Using the lighting fixture that clash with the architectural style and~~ façade ~~character enhances the appealing~~ of ~~the~~ façade.	+	* Lighting, Illuminates the façade surfaces, signs, doors, windows and so on. Flashing, pulsating and moving lights draw attention to façade.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Barrier wall system.
		+	* Building fabric.
		+	* Doors.
		+	* Dynamic façade.
		+	* Elements of buildings.
		+	* Elements of structure in buildings.
		+	* Elevation.
		+	* Exterior wall.
		+	* Façade.
		+	* Façade retention.
		+	* Living façade.
		+	* The building as climate modifier.
		+	* Types of wall.

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−	~~INTRODUCTION~~	+	= Introduction =

−	A façade is a ~~building~~ primary exterior face. It generally ~~comprise of~~ the main entrance to the building and the most elaborate architectural features	+	A façade is a primary exterior face of a building. It generally comprises the main entrance to the building and the most elaborate architectural features.

−	A façade is the most public face of a building, it is of vital importance because it ~~gives a good view to your house (building) attracting~~ customers, users and ~~fellow residents~~ to come ~~into your~~ building. Good façade design improves the overall image ~~of the town~~, ~~city or district. It~~ promotes togetherness, business activities, ~~increasing~~ vibrancy and ~~vendor activities~~	+	A façade is the most public face of a building, it is of vital importance because it can attract customers, users and so on to come to a building. Good façade design improves the overall image a place, it promotes togetherness, business activities, vibrancy and so on.

−	~~ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION OF A FAÇADE~~	+	= Architectural composition =

−	The architectural composition in the design of a façade consist of forms, elements, details, materials, textures and finishes. These ~~creates~~ architectural character and design theme of a building ~~facade. Usually the choice of materials, textures and tones for instance brickwork color, texture and tones might be where this normal character and design excites and animates~~.	+	The architectural composition in the design of a façade consist of forms, elements, details, materials, textures and finishes. These create the architectural character and design theme of a building.

−	Façade form, refers to a shape or configuration of a façade~~, however multiple shapes can be placed in the façade articulation to enhance its appearance~~.	+	* Façade form, refers to a shape or configuration of a façade.
−		+	* Façade elements refers to decorative architectural elements that include cornices, architraves, windows and other elements that can be raised and contoured thus supplying the façade plasticity.
−	Façade elements refers to decorative architectural elements that ~~includes~~ cornices, architraves, ~~windowsills, consoles, keystone,~~ and other elements that ~~are~~ raised and contoured thus supplying the façade plasticity ~~and impressive appearance~~.	+	* Façade details are characteristic features that enhance its aesthetics and give character. Façade details may have an architectural styled, whether modern, postmodern, classical, gothic and so on.
−		+	* Façade materials, refers to materials used in the construction and design of façade. They range from masonry, metal, glasses, EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System); stucco, cementitious (Fiber cement siding), precast concrete and so on.
−	Façade details ~~refers to~~ characteristic features ~~instituted to a façade to~~ enhance its ~~aesthetic~~ and give character. Façade details ~~are attributed by the~~ architectural styled ~~implored to a design~~ whether modern, postmodern, classical, or gothic ~~style~~.	+	* Façade texture, is the property of smoothness, softness, coarseness of a surface or the structural character of a solid object or granular material. Façade pattern may also be considered as a texture.
−		+	* Façade finishes are materials installed along the wall surface to enhance its thermal and weather resistance and amplify its aesthetics. Façade finishes include brick finishes, wood, metal, ceramic, concrete, composites, stone, metal, plastic and so on.
−	Façade materials, refers to materials used in the construction and design of façade ~~they~~ range from masonry ~~veneer~~, metal ~~wall panel~~, glasses, EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System); stucco, cementitious (Fiber cement siding), precast concrete to	+	* Façade styles and character, refers to the architectural style of the design -classifying buildings into semantic categories belonging to certain periods, regions, and cultural influences. Façade styles comprise of arrangement of architectural structural elements like windows, domes, towers, columns, doors, eaves, etc.
−		+	* Windows and doors, they do cover a large area in the Wall to window ratio compared to other elements. Simple and clear windows add to attractiveness of the façade, repetition and scale of both windows and doors created a pattern that care must be taken during the design process in which if not well designed can create a clutterin``g face that will not be pleasant to view.
−	Façade texture, is the property of smoothness, softness, coarseness of a surface or the structural character of a solid object or granular material. Façade pattern is also considered as a texture. ~~Façade texture synthesis~~	+	* Façade color, Conveys the identity and attitude of a building. Color should be considered in respect to sunlight orientations, this helps to determine how the color will appear to the eyes. Well-designed façade complements and responds to architectural character and details.
−		+	* Lighting, Illuminates the façade surfaces, signs, doors and windows. Flashing, pulsating and moving lights draw attention to façade. Using the lighting fixture that clash with the architectural style and façade character enhances the appealing of the façade.
−	Façade finishes~~, these~~ are materials installed along ~~the side of~~ the wall surface to enhance it thermal and weather resistance and amplify its aesthetics. Façade ~~finished includes~~ brick finishes, wood, metal, ceramic, concrete, composites, stone, metal ~~mesh and~~ plastic ~~finishes~~.	+
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−	Façade styles and character, ~~identifies~~ architectural style of the design ~~it allows classification of building images~~ into semantic categories belonging to certain periods, regions, and cultural influences. Façade styles comprise of arrangement of architectural structural elements like windows, domes, towers, columns, doors, eaves, etc. ~~Every façade design use certain rules and characteristic forms for the design and construction of structural parts.~~	+
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−	Windows and doors, they do cover a large area in the Wall to window ratio compared to other elements. Simple and clear windows add to attractiveness of the façade, repetition and scale of both windows and doors created a pattern that care must be taken during the design process in which if not well designed can create a clutterin``g face that will not be pleasant to view.	+
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−	Façade color, Conveys the identity and attitude of a building. Color should be considered in respect to sunlight orientations, this helps to determine how the color will appear to the eyes. Well-designed façade complements and responds to architectural character and details.	+
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−	Lighting, Illuminates the façade surfaces, signs, doors and windows. Flashing, pulsating and moving lights draw attention to façade. Using the lighting fixture that clash with the architectural style and façade character enhances the appealing of the façade.	+

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INTRODUCTION

A façade is a building primary exterior face. It generally comprise of the main entrance to the building and the most elaborate architectural features

A façade is the most public face of a building, it is of vital importance because it gives a good view to your house (building) attracting customers, users and fellow residents to come into your building. Good façade design improves the overall image of the town, city or district. It promotes togetherness, business activities, increasing vibrancy and vendor activities

ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION OF A FAÇADE

The architectural composition in the design of a façade consist of forms, elements, details, materials, textures and finishes. These creates architectural character and design theme of a building facade. Usually the choice of materials, textures and tones for instance brickwork color, texture and tones might be where this normal character and design excites and animates.

Façade form, refers to a shape or configuration of a façade, however multiple shapes can be placed in the façade articulation to enhance its appearance.

Façade elements refers to decorative architectural elements that includes cornices, architraves, windowsills, consoles, keystone, and other elements that are raised and contoured thus supplying the façade plasticity and impressive appearance.

Façade details refers to characteristic features instituted to a façade to enhance its aesthetic and give character. Façade details are attributed by the architectural styled implored to a design whether modern, postmodern, classical, or gothic style.

Façade materials, refers to materials used in the construction and design of façade they range from masonry veneer, metal wall panel, glasses, EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System); stucco, cementitious (Fiber cement siding), precast concrete to

Façade texture, is the property of smoothness, softness, coarseness of a surface or the structural character of a solid object or granular material. Façade pattern is also considered as a texture. Façade texture synthesis

Façade finishes, these are materials installed along the side of the wall surface to enhance it thermal and weather resistance and amplify its aesthetics. Façade finished includes brick finishes, wood, metal, ceramic, concrete, composites, stone, metal mesh and plastic finishes.

Façade styles and character, identifies architectural style of the design it allows classification of building images into semantic categories belonging to certain periods, regions, and cultural influences. Façade styles comprise of arrangement of architectural structural elements like windows, domes, towers, columns, doors, eaves, etc. Every façade design use certain rules and characteristic forms for the design and construction of structural parts.

Windows and doors, they do cover a large area in the Wall to window ratio compared to other elements. Simple and clear windows add to attractiveness of the façade, repetition and scale of both windows and doors created a pattern that care must be taken during the design process in which if not well designed can create a clutterin``g face that will not be pleasant to view.

Façade color, Conveys the identity and attitude of a building. Color should be considered in respect to sunlight orientations, this helps to determine how the color will appear to the eyes. Well-designed façade complements and responds to architectural character and details.

Lighting, Illuminates the façade surfaces, signs, doors and windows. Flashing, pulsating and moving lights draw attention to façade. Using the lighting fixture that clash with the architectural style and façade character enhances the appealing of the façade.

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