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 Feb 18, 2026 | Interior Design, Apartment Renovations, Home Design
Grey bathrooms have been trending for quite some time. They are modern and elegant. There are many different options and details to take into consideration when designing a grey bathroom. I am Jorge Fontan an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture. In...
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 Mar 12, 2026 | Lofts, Architectural Services, Interior Design
Loft apartments in New York City represent a distinct architectural typology within the residential landscape. Originally constructed for industrial and commercial use, these buildings are defined by expansive floor plates, exposed structural grids, cast iron columns,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 23, 2024 | Interior Design, Bathroom 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 3, 2023 | General Architecture, Architectural Services
Plan, Section, and Elevation are different types of drawings used by architects to graphically represent a building design and construction. A plan drawing is a drawing on a horizontal plane showing a view from above. An Elevation drawing is drawn on a vertical plane...