cephe
Cephe is a Turkish term with several related meanings tied to outward facing surfaces and lines of contact. In architecture and construction, cephe refers to the exterior facade of a building—the face visible from the street and often the primary element of the building’s outer appearance. More broadly, it can denote the side or face of a structure that faces a particular direction or space.
In architectural discourse, cephe encompasses the composition of the facade, including materials, ornamentation, color, window rhythm,
In military terminology, cephe means front or front line—the line of contact between opposing forces. It can
Etymology: The word cephe is native to Turkish; its precise historical origins are not widely documented in
Related terms include facade (the architectural equivalent in other languages), front line, and political or military