facade view
[fəˈsɑːd vjuː]
nounpl: facade views
vista de fachada
1. A view or perspective of the front exterior wall of a building, typically the principal or most ornamental side
The architect presented a facade view of the new shopping center to the city council.
O arquiteto apresentou uma vista de fachada do novo centro comercial à câmara municipal.
2. In software/computing, a display mode showing only the outward appearance or interface of a system without revealing internal complexity
The facade view in the user interface hides the complex backend operations from the user.
A vista de fachada na interface do usuário oculta as operações complexas do backend do usuário.
3. A deceptively attractive or impressive external appearance that masks something less pleasant or worthy underneath
His success was just a facade view; the company was actually struggling financially.
Seu sucesso era apenas uma vista de fachada; a empresa estava na verdade enfrentando dificuldades financeiras.
In Brazilian architectural contexts, 'vista de fachada' is a standard technical term used in blueprints and presentations. In American English, particularly in tech and design industries, 'facade view' is also used metaphorically to describe superficial appearances or interfaces that hide complexity, reflecting modern usage beyond traditional architecture.
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