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 Mar 20, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Starting an apartment renovation in New York City is a significant undertaking that combines design opportunity with technical and regulatory complexity. From assembling a team to establishing scope and budget, there are many decisions to address long before...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 13, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
In New York City, a loft typically refers to a residence created within a former industrial or commercial building. Found in neighborhoods such as SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea, NoMad, and the Flatiron District, these spaces are defined by expansive floor plates, tall...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
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 | Last updated Mar 25, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
Loft apartments in New York City occupy a distinct place within the residential landscape. Originally constructed as industrial and commercial buildings, these spaces are defined by expansive floor plates, exposed structure, cast iron columns, oversized windows, and...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 14, 2024 | NYC Zoning
If you are proposing a property development that does not fully comply with NYC’s Zoning Resolution, you will need a Zoning Variance. A Zoning Variance is a special approval to use or develop a property in a manner that does not fully conform to or comply with...