The word "facade" refers to the outer appearance or front of something, often used to hide the true or underlying nature or feelings. It's like a mask or a cover that can trick or deceive others. Full definition
The museum contains several recreated worlds from various highlights of Belize's history, complete with facades of buildings built to scale and model humans and props situated to make you feel like you are literally walking through Belize's past. (hannastables.com)
Outside, the square - on facade becomes voluptuous volumes around the side. (theguardian.com)
Cumberland hovers around 3,000 proud residents and is a hotbed of activism on a variety of topics, meaning it's easy to get two opinions on any topic by asking a question of two folks on Dunsmuir Avenue, the main street that still sports the historic building facades of a western mining town. (remonline.com)