stone facade

Masonry exterior surface

A stone facade is the front face of a building constructed or clad in stone, giving it a solid, permanent appearance.

The term often carries a suggestion of deception—the stone may be merely decorative veneer over cheaper materials underneath.

Figuratively, a stone facade describes an impassive exterior that conceals emotion: Behind his stone facade, he was devastated.

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cladding · brick · weathered · carved · ornate · gothic revival · edifice · building · town hall · grand entrance · exterior · curb appeal · old world · quarry · chisel · mortar · classical · columns

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Opposites
material composition

stone facadeglass facade

Transparent architectural exterior

aluminum siding · vinyl siding · steel panels · copper cladding · window wall

authenticity/genuineness

stone facadeload-bearing wall

Wall supporting overhead weight

raw concrete · exposed brick

aesthetic character

stone facadeskeletal structure

Bones arranged as support

Family

stone, facade, stones, stoned, stoning, stony, stonework, stonecutter, milestone

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G