https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1558 en-us The Paris-based firm ‘prunes’ a failing building to meet 21st century needs. http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17358 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:06:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17358-jakob-macfarlane-dusts-off-a-1980s-library-in-france A suburban house just west of Paris's Bois de Boulogne integrates industrial and organic themes. A suburban house just west of Paris's Bois de Boulogne integrates industrial and organic themes.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12762 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:19:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12762-the-connected-house-by-jakob-macfarlane-architects On the outskirts of Paris, the the white steel-tube-and-aluminum-panel structure quirkily fits into a mixed grouping of apartment houses, villas, and sports facilities. Photo © Patrice Zito The house opens onto a terrace at the rear of the property, where glazed sections among the concrete pavers allow glimpses of the swimming pool below. Photo © Roland Halbe In the two-story-high living level, elevated above the garage and dining and kitchen areas, a sectional sofa and a chair upholstered in Pucci fabric are arranged around the playfully designed fireplace. Photo © Roland Halbe At the street level, the garage, tucked within the white carapace of tubes and panels, is almost hidden. Photo © Roland Halbe The dining area and kitchen on the ground level are separated by built-in cabinets of French oak. Photo © Roland Halbe The stair at the entrance amply features this warm-colored wood, a contrast to the white metal bannisters and structure. Photo © Roland Halbe Image courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane Architects Image courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane Architects Image courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane Architects Image courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane Architects Image courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane Architects Image courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane Architects Image courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane Architects Jakob + MacFarlane’s new 260-square-foot Frédéric Malle perfume boutique in Paris’s Marais district reflects an ambience that is as majestic as it is aromatic. Jakob + MacFarlane’s new 260-square-foot Frédéric Malle perfume boutique in Paris’s Marais district reflects an ambience that is as majestic as it is aromatic.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12038 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12038-editions-de-parfums-frederic-malle A different kind of FRAC Centre (Les Fonds R'gionaux d'Art Contemporain) opens September 14 in the historic city of Orl'ans, France'it is the first of the some two dozen regional cultural institutions to be devoted to architectural exhibitions as well as art. A different kind of FRAC Centre (Les Fonds R'gionaux d'Art Contemporain) opens September 14 in the historic city of Orl'ans, France'it is the first of the some two dozen regional cultural institutions to be devoted to architectural exhibitions as well as art.

]]> 1309-frac-centre-jakob-macfarlane.asp Fri, 16 Aug 2013 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7960-first-look-les-turbulences-frac-centre The digitally computed, faceted form with irregular angles is covered by a rainscreen of aluminum panels, and below them, precast concrete panels. Brendan MacFarland (left) talks to photographer Rolan First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FranceThe digitally computed, faceted form with irregular angles is covered by a rainscreen of aluminum panels, and below them, precast concrete panels. Brendan MacFarland (left) talks to photographer Roland Halbe outside Les Turbulences. Photo © Roland Halbe Brendan MacFarland (left) and photographer Roland Halbe outside Les Turbulences. First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FranceBrendan MacFarland (left) and photographer Roland Halbe outside Les Turbulences. Photo © Roland Halbe The chimneys or snout-like forms gleam and light up at night. They are clad in lightweight panels of aluminum and resin perforated to accommodate LED lights designed by the firm Electronic Shadows. First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FranceThe chimneys or snout-like forms gleam and light up at night. They are clad in lightweight panels of aluminum and resin perforated to accommodate LED lights designed by the firm Electronic Shadows.Photo © Roland Halbe The chimneys or snout-like forms gleam and light up at night. They are clad in lightweight panels of aluminum and resin perforated to accommodate LED lights designed by the firm Electronic Shadows. First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FranceThe chimneys or snout-like forms gleam and light up at night. They are clad in lightweight panels of aluminum and resin perforated to accommodate LED lights designed by the firm Electronic Shadows.Photo © Roland Halbe First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FrancePhoto © Roland Halbe First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FrancePhoto © Architectural Record First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FrancePhoto © Architectural Record First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FrancePhoto © Architectural Record First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FrancePhoto © Architectural Record First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FrancePhoto © Architectural Record First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FranceImage courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FranceImage courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FranceImage courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FranceImage courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre First Look: Les Turbulences FRAC Centre Jakob + MacFarlaneOrl'ans, FranceImage courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane Since launching their eponymous Paris-based practice in 1992, Dominique Jakob and Brendan MacFarlane have produced a series of exuberant projects that wouldn’t look out of place in a sci-fi film. Since launching their eponymous Paris-based practice in 1992, Dominique Jakob and Brendan MacFarlane have produced a series of exuberant projects that wouldn’t look out of place in a sci-fi film.

]]> orange_cube.asp Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7862-orange-cube Located in a former dockland, the new commercial building is clad in an aluminum scrim whose pattern was inspired by the movement of water. Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceLocated in a former dockland, the new commercial building is clad in an aluminum scrim whose pattern was inspired by the movement of water.Photo © Roland Halbe A faceted concrete frame supports the 43-foot-wide rim of a conical, west-facing void. Balconies look out toward the River Sa'ne. Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceA faceted concrete frame supports the 43-foot-wide rim of a conical, west-facing void. Balconies look out toward the River Sa'ne.Photo © Roland Halbe The budding 'Lyon Confluence' mixed-use district, which eventually will encompass 370 acres, features new and repurposed buildings. The curved void in the Orange Cube's lower southwest corner responds Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceThe budding 'Lyon Confluence' mixed-use district, which eventually will encompass 370 acres, features new and repurposed buildings. The curved void in the Orange Cube's lower southwest corner responds to the arched roof of a neighboring structure, a 1920s warehouse converted into a restaurant. To the north of the cube, an old dock crane rises from an expansive concrete courtyard ' a formidable reminder of the area's history. Photo © Roland Halbe There is a 10-inch gap between the cube's perforated metal screen and inner curtain wall. Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceThere is a 10-inch gap between the cube's perforated metal screen and inner curtain wall.Photo © Roland Halbe The building's bold color was inspired by the site's past: orange 'safety' paint is often used in industrial zones. Irregular cutouts lend a whimsical touch to the building. Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceThe building's bold color was inspired by the site's past: orange 'safety' paint is often used in industrial zones. Irregular cutouts lend a whimsical touch to the building. Photo © Roland Halbe Ringed by bands of aluminum panels, the west-facing void cuts deep into the cube. This elliptical opening not only provides striking views; it also brings ample daylight into the facility and channels Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceRinged by bands of aluminum panels, the west-facing void cuts deep into the cube. This elliptical opening not only provides striking views; it also brings ample daylight into the facility and channels hot air to a rooftop opening, thus lowering energy costs. It is one of the project's many sustainable features.Photo © Roland Halbe Hot air escapes out of a 33-foot-wide rooftop opening. Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceHot air escapes out of a 33-foot-wide rooftop opening.Photo © Roland Halbe A 9,690-square-foot furniture showroom occupies the ground floor and mezzanine. The loftlike space features a dramatic, 184-foot-long display wall with various shaped holes; its design refers to the b Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceA 9,690-square-foot furniture showroom occupies the ground floor and mezzanine. The loftlike space features a dramatic, 184-foot-long display wall with various shaped holes; its design refers to the building's exterior screen.Photo © Nicolas Borel Smaller holes in the brise-soleil were punched out, while larger ones were numerically laser-cut. Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceSmaller holes in the brise-soleil were punched out, while larger ones were numerically laser-cut.Photo © Nicolas Borel The architects were charged with designing a building with a certain amount of negative space. In response, they inserted three cone-shaped voids into a cube. Two of the cavities converge at the cente Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceThe architects were charged with designing a building with a certain amount of negative space. In response, they inserted three cone-shaped voids into a cube. Two of the cavities converge at the center of the building, forming a four-story atrium, while the third occupies the lower southwest corner of the box.Image courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane The architects were charged with designing a building with a certain amount of negative space. In response, they inserted three cone-shaped voids into a cube. Two of the cavities converge at the cente Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceThe architects were charged with designing a building with a certain amount of negative space. In response, they inserted three cone-shaped voids into a cube. Two of the cavities converge at the center of the building, forming a four-story atrium, while the third occupies the lower southwest corner of the box.Image courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane Orange Cube Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceImage courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane Orange Cube Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceImage courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane Orange Cube Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceImage courtesy Jakob + MacFarlaneOrange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceImage courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane Orange Cube Orange Cube Jakob + MacFarlaneLyon, FranceImage courtesy Jakob + MacFarlane