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 May 29, 2024 | Renovations, Brownstones & Townhouses
If you are planning to renovate a townhouse in NYC you probably have a lot of questions. This is normal because renovating a townhouse can be complicated. If you intend to renovate your townhouse in New York City you will need to hire an architect, hire a general...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 27, 2023 | Property Development
A lot line window is a window within an exterior wall of a building that is located on a property line, which is shared with another property. Lot line windows have specific code requirements and limitations that other windows do not. I am Jorge Fontan, an...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 8, 2023 | Architectural Services, New York City, Renovations
Many people in New York City want to renovate, whether it’s doing a full gut renovation or just remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms there are lots of questions you will need answered. One of the first is going to be: Do I need an architect for a renovation in...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 15, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Renovations
If you own a Co-Op apartment or are planning to purchase one in NYC, you may need to perform some remodeling. So, the question is, can you renovate your Co-Op in NYC, and what steps must you take to do so? You can renovate your Co-Op apartment as long as you abide by...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Interior Design, Bathroom Design, Kitchen Design
Marble can be a very beautiful material but is expensive and has some shortcomings. Marble look porcelain can be one way to achieve a marble look without using marble. Porcelain is a manufactured material that comes in tiles or large format slabs, which can look like...