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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by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 17, 2026 | Home Design, Interior Design, Kitchen Design
A well-designed luxury kitchen should reflect the architecture of the home while supporting the way the owners live. Every project presents different opportunities, and the best kitchens are those developed as a direct response to the people who use them. Whether...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 6, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Combining apartments can create opportunities to transform multiple smaller units into a larger, more functional residence while remaining within an established building. We have worked on apartment combinations throughout Manhattan, including projects on the Upper...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 2, 2026 | Architectural Services, Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating
Lower Manhattan contains some of New York City’s most historically and architecturally significant residential neighborhoods. From the Federal and Greek Revival townhouses of Greenwich Village to the elegant nineteenth-century row houses of the Lower East Side...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 1, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts
We were approached by clients who had the opportunity to combine two adjacent loft apartments into a single 4,000-square-foot residence in Manhattan’s Flatiron District. While combining the apartments created an expansive full-floor home, the larger footprint...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 22, 2026 | Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating, Restoration
We were approached by a family who had purchased a townhouse in Brooklyn built in 1899, and wanted to create a home that reflected both the historic character of the house and the way they wanted to live. Like many older townhouses, the house contained beautiful...