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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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Renovating a Brownstone in New York City: Planning, Preservation, and Modernization
Renovating a historic brownstone in New York City requires far more than aesthetic updates. Many of these homes are over a century old, with aging structural systems, landmark considerations, and layouts that reflect a different era of living. A successful renovation...
Replacing Windows on a Landmark Townhouse in NYC
Window replacement in a landmark townhouse in New York City requires careful coordination between historic preservation requirements, architectural detailing, and modern performance standards. The façade composition of these buildings defines their architectural...
Difference Between a Brownstone and Townhouse
People often use Townhouse and Brownstone interchangeably, but this is only sometimes correct. There is a distinction between the two. What is the Difference Between a Brownstone and a Townhouse? A Townhouse is an attached home within a city. These are built in a...