Front Controller vs. Façade pattern

Question

Okay, I have done a bit of searching online and found this thread, but it still does not quite clear it up for me.

What exactly is the difference between a Front Control

Answer 1

The Front Controller pattern is an architectural pattern (it imposes an architectural structure upon your application).

The Façade pattern, in contrast, is a design pattern (it is used to structure a specific piece of functionality your application [a module], and does not force a structure upon your whole app).