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 15 years where he has designed renovations and new developments of various building types.
Here are my most recent posts
by Jorge Fontan | Oct 27, 2020 | NYC DOB, Renovations, Townhouses
SRO stands for Single Room Occupancy. These are typically Class B rental units where individuals rent a single room and have shared bathroom facilities. In New York many small buildings, townhouses, and brownstones where converted to SROs. Today there is a trend for...
by Jorge Fontan | Oct 27, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, Renovations
Starting an apartment renovation in New York City can be a complicated process but if you take it one step at a time, put together a good team, and have a solid game plan you will be just fine. Renovating your apartment means you need to hire an architect and general...
by Jorge Fontan | Oct 8, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Loft Design in NYC, Renovations
In New York City the term Loft means an apartment in former manufacturing and commercial buildings that have been converted into residential use. These buildings are found all over New York City, but mostly in neighborhoods such as SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea, NoMad, and...
by Jorge Fontan | Sep 26, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Loft Design in NYC
SoHo is the New York center of loft apartments with deep history and significant architectural character. This neighborhood once housed manufacturing and warehouse buildings that have since been converted into luxurious lofts and subsequently became some of the most...
by Jorge Fontan | Sep 13, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Loft Design in NYC, Renovations
Lofts are truly New York residential spaces filled with history that have become an icon of NYC living. These apartments are very unique in their architectural characteristics and in the manner they are occupied. Loft design requires an understanding and respect to...
