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About Jorge Fontan
Jorge Fontan, AIA, is an architect and founder of Fontan Architecture based in New York City. The firm focuses on residential design, including new homes and extensive renovations for discerning clients. Through collaborative dialogue that draws on the individuality of each client, projects develop as distinct architectural responses guided by thoughtful planning, precise detailing, and a commitment to creating enduring value.
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Combining Loft Apartments in NYC: Design and Regulatory Considerations
Loft apartments represent one of the most distinctive residential typologies in New York City. Originally constructed for industrial and commercial use, these buildings are valued for their expansive floor plates, generous ceiling heights, and large perimeter windows....
Tonal Interiors: Creating Depth Through a Limited Color Palette
I was recently asked by Homes & Gardens to comment on tonal living room design. The discussion centered on how restrained variation within a palette can create a room that feels composed and intentional rather than visually fragmented. Tonal interior design uses a...
NYC Condo and Co-Op Renovation Board Approvals and Planning
In New York City, co-op and condo apartment renovations are subject to building code compliance as well as review and approval by the building’s board and management. In condominium and cooperative buildings, renovation work is governed by formal procedures that...