https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1400 en-us Driving to Big Sur on coast-hugging Highway 1 — say, south from San Francisco — you have to be cautious.

]]> 1404-fall-house-fougeron-architecture.asp Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8815-fall-house The house steps down the bluff, responding to its topography and providing a protected perch from which to take in the view. Fall HouseFougeron ArchitectureBig Sur, CaliforniaThe house steps down the bluff, responding to its topography and providing a protected perch from which to take in the view.Photo © Joe Fletcher The house is clad in standing-seam copper, which holds up well against the sun and wind and sets an informal tone. &#8220;The thing I like about copper is that it changes over time, so the house trans Fall HouseFougeron ArchitectureBig Sur, CaliforniaThe house is clad in standing-seam copper, which holds up well against the sun and wind and sets an informal tone. “The thing I like about copper is that it changes over time, so the house transforms itself,” says architect Anne Fougeron.Photo © Joe Fletcher In a nod to Le Corbusier, Fougeron designed a protruding oculus that funnels daylight into a below-ground bathroom. Above ground, the sculptural form sticks out of the green roof in front of the drive Fall HouseFougeron ArchitectureBig Sur, CaliforniaIn a nod to Le Corbusier, Fougeron designed a protruding oculus that funnels daylight into a below-ground bathroom. Above ground, the sculptural form sticks out of the green roof in front of the driveway (see previous slide).Photo © Joe Fletcher English-born, Berlin-based artist Christopher Winter&#8217;s <em>Swing (Para Visions)</em>, 2006, hangs in the living room. &#8220;I wanted something unexpected and thought-provoking, like the house i Fall HouseFougeron ArchitectureBig Sur, CaliforniaEnglish-born, Berlin-based artist Christopher Winter’s Swing (Para Visions), 2006, hangs in the living room. “I wanted something unexpected and thought-provoking, like the house itself,” says the client.Photo © Joe Fletcher The master bedroom cantilevers out over the bluff, making the view of the coastline the primary focus. Fall HouseFougeron ArchitectureBig Sur, CaliforniaThe master bedroom cantilevers out over the bluff, making the view of the coastline the primary focus.Photo © Joe Fletcher Rather than disturb the smooth plane of the roof&#8217;s horizontal surface, the architect placed circular vents in the fascia (not shown). Fall HouseFougeron ArchitectureBig Sur, CaliforniaRather than disturb the smooth plane of the roof’s horizontal surface, the architect placed circular vents in the fascia (not shown). Photo © Joe Fletcher A glass library has two views: one of sky and sea, the other of an intimate terrace. Fall HouseFougeron ArchitectureBig Sur, CaliforniaA glass library has two views: one of sky and sea, the other of an intimate terrace.Photo © Joe Fletcher Fall House Fall HouseFougeron ArchitectureBig Sur, CaliforniaImage courtesy Fougeron Architecture Fall House Fall HouseFougeron ArchitectureBig Sur, CaliforniaImage courtesy Fougeron Architecture Fall House Fall HouseFougeron ArchitectureBig Sur, CaliforniaImage courtesy Fougeron Architecture It's safe to say that the San Francisco Planning Commission never envisioned a bay window like the ones architect Anne Fougeron created for the Flip House.

]]> 1306-flip-house-fougeron-architecture.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7940-flip-house The architects reoriented the plan of a conventional San Francisco house so that public living areas look out to the rear and private ones face the street. Flip HouseFougeron ArchitectureSan FranciscoThe architects reoriented the plan of a conventional San Francisco house so that public living areas look out to the rear and private ones face the street.Photo © Joe Fletcher Vertical strips of field glazing' bonded to the frames on site'bring light and views to the living area on the second floor. Flip HouseFougeron ArchitectureSan FranciscoVertical strips of field glazing' bonded to the frames on site'bring light and views to the living area on the second floor.Photo © Joe Fletcher Vertical strips of field glazing'bonded to the frames on site'bring light and views to the guest room. Flip HouseFougeron ArchitectureSan FranciscoVertical strips of field glazing'bonded to the frames on site'bring light and views to the guest room.Photo © Joe Fletcher The transparency of the living spaces is accentuated by the balcony-like design of the living room and the perforated-steel stair. Flip HouseFougeron ArchitectureSan FranciscoThe transparency of the living spaces is accentuated by the balcony-like design of the living room and the perforated-steel stair. Photo © Joe Fletcher The transparency of the living spaces is accentuated by the balcony-like design of the living room and the perforated-steel stair. Flip HouseFougeron ArchitectureSan FranciscoThe transparency of the living spaces is accentuated by the balcony-like design of the living room and the perforated-steel stair. Photo © Joe Fletcher The stair connects the living and dining area with the guest room below and, ultimately, the ground on this sloping site. Flip HouseFougeron ArchitectureSan FranciscoThe stair connects the living and dining area with the guest room below and, ultimately, the ground on this sloping site.Photo © Joe Fletcher The street facade reveals the master bedroom previously added to the roof, but gives no clue of the striking glazed rear. Flip HouseFougeron ArchitectureSan FranciscoThe street facade reveals the master bedroom previously added to the roof, but gives no clue of the striking glazed rear. Photo © Joe Fletcher Flip House Flip HouseFougeron ArchitectureSan FranciscoImage courtesy of Fougeron Architecture Flip House Flip HouseFougeron ArchitectureSan FranciscoImage courtesy of Fougeron Architecture Flip House Flip HouseFougeron ArchitectureSan FranciscoImage courtesy Fougeron Architecture goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) As a tagline, “building better libraries for stronger communities” might be a little trite, but it does sum up San Francisco’s ambitions for its branch-improvement program — an ongoing building campaign funded in part by a $105.9 million bond passed by city voters in 2000.

]]> ingleside-branch-library.asp Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7486-ingleside-branch-library Ingleside Library is composed of several discrete but attached volumes that enclose various programmatic elements. A children's room with an egg-shaped plan anchors the building's corner. Ingleside Branch LibraryFougeron Architecture San Francisco, California Ingleside Library is composed of several discrete but attached volumes that enclose various programmatic elements. A children's room with an egg-shaped plan anchors the building's corner.Photo © Joe Fletcher The main reading room has a set of windowed nooks looking out onto a courtyard and a series of daylight monitors that incorporate cross-shaped lighting fixtures. Ingleside Branch LibraryFougeron Architecture San Francisco, California The main reading room has a set of windowed nooks looking out onto a courtyard and a series of daylight monitors that incorporate cross-shaped lighting fixtures.Photo © Joe Fletcher The carrel-like nooks extend into the courtyard, where they provide seating for patrons. Ingleside Branch LibraryFougeron Architecture San Francisco, California The carrel-like nooks extend into the courtyard, where they provide seating for patrons.Photo © Joe Fletcher An amoeba-shaped light diffuser dominates the ceiling of the children's reading room. Ingleside Branch LibraryFougeron Architecture San Francisco, California An amoeba-shaped light diffuser dominates the ceiling of the children's reading room.Photo © Joe Fletcher Ingleside Branch Library Ingleside Branch LibraryFougeron Architecture San Francisco, California Image courtesy Fougeron Architecture Ingleside Branch Library Ingleside Branch LibraryFougeron Architecture San Francisco, California Image courtesy Fougeron Architecture