# Renovated Victorian Townhouses Fougeron Architecture Overhauled a Victorian Home in San Francisco By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fougeron-architecture References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/02/28/fougeron-architecture-overhauls-cut-out-house-victorian-townhouse-san-francisco/) & [fougeron](http://www.fougeron.com/work) California-based studio Fougeron Architecture completely overhauled a century-old [Victorian Townhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-house) in the Noe Valley area of San Francisco. The 2,500 square foot home boasts new [modern design features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house) such as a slanted glass facade taking up most of the exterior of the home, and a bright orange stairwell in the center of the home. The front of the home was preserved, while the back facade was completely re-imaged into a two-story window. The design team decided to make most features a simple white and grey color scheme, while adding in bold pops of vivid colors throughout on large pieces. Each room created by Fougeron Architecture has [large over-sized windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newton-park-place), allowing them to be flooded with natural light and show off each unique design feature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modernized Architecture:** Innovative design features such as slanted glass facades and large windows are changing the look and feel of traditional buildings. - **Colorful Accents:** Bold and vivid pops of color are being incorporated into modernized home designs to add character and excitement. - **Natural Lighting:** Increased emphasis is being placed on incorporating large windows into building designs to allow for natural light to flood indoor spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** This industry can capitalize on the trend toward more modernized and colorful building designs that incorporate large windows and natural light. - **Real Estate:** The use of modern design features and bold pops of color can make a property stand out and potentially increase its value in the market. - **Home Décor:** Increased emphasis on natural lighting can prompt consumers to purchase décor items that help enhance indoor lighting, such as light curtains and mirrors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balanced Renovated San-Fran Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwood-house.md) - [Minimalist Townhouse Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/townhouse-vi.md) - [Restored Victorian Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-on-a-hill.md) - [Tiara-Like Facade Victorian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiara-house.md) - [Remodelled Staircase-Centric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobalt-coach-house.md) - [Minimal Modernized Victorian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/will-gamble-architects.md) - [Bright Family Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobble-hill-townhouse.md) - [Bespoke London Victorian Terraces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house.md) - [Reimagined Edwardian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunter-and-co.md)