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 Sep 23, 2024 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design
Bathroom design is evolving, and concrete is an excellent alternative finish for a modern bathroom. I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture, an NYC-based architecture and design firm. In this post, we will review...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 15, 2024 | Interior Design, Lofts
Loft apartments are a unique type of living originating from formerly industrial, commercial, or warehouse buildings converted into multifamily residential use. Lofts often have high ceilings, exposed structural elements, and large open spaces. I am Jorge Fontan, an...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 23, 2024 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design
Designing a bathroom involves: Attention to detail. Material and product selection. The ability to create a meaningful design made specifically for the owner. I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and the owner of Fontan Architecture, a Manhattan-based...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 10, 2020 | Multifamily Residential, New York City, Property Development
Property Survey Environmental Site Assessment Easements Deed Restrictions Previous Air Rights Deals Grandfathered Conditions Landmark Violations Underlying Zoning District Commercial Overlay Special Zoning District Small Zoning Lots Year of Apportionment Sliver Law...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 10, 2020 | General Architecture
When starting an architectural design I begin with identifying 5 key pieces of information. These 5 points are the: Program, Site, Constraints, Concept, and Goals of the project. By identifying these main points an architect will have enough information to begin an...