About Jorge Fontan
This post was written by Jorge Fontan AIA a Registered Architect and owner of New York City architecture firm Fontan Architecture. Jorge Fontan has earned 3 degrees in the study of architecture including two degrees from the City University of New York and a Masters Degree in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University. Jorge has a background in construction and has been practicing architecture for 20 years where he has designed renovations and new developments of various building types.
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by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 8, 2023 | Interior Design, Luxury Interiors, Materials & Finishes
There are many different materials you can use for a backsplash but none are to be compared with full stone slabs such as marble. Using a Marble Slab Backsplash You can use a marble slab as a backsplash which is a very high-end look. Installing a full slab...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Oct 8, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Luxury Interiors
A High-End apartment renovation is defined by the quality of the craftsmanship and materials used throughout the home. For example, high-end renovations use custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances to create a truly luxury home. Quality is everything when...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 22, 2023 | FISP Local Law 11, NYC DOB, Restoration
A parapet is any portion of a wall extending above a roof. These portions of a building can deteriorate over time and create a public hazard. To prevent a danger to the public, New York City has initiated a new rule to require inspections of parapets within the city....
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 24, 2023 | Home Design, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes
There are many options for wood flooring, but they are not all equal. You should consider both durability and aesthetics when selecting wood floors. White Oak is consistently a good choice of all the wood floors you can use and is high on my list of options. Is...
by Jorge Fontan | Aug 12, 2023 | Renovations, Restoration, Townhouses / Brownstones
Brownstones in New York can need a lot of work to renovate them. There are many things to consider and countless options on what you can do when remodeling your Brownstone. I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture, a Manhattan-based...