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 Dec 31, 2023 | Apartment Renovations
For many people the kitchen is the most important room in the home. The kitchen will typically be the most expensive room in the home to renovate and should be done properly. Working with the right architect/designer for your project will be vital to achieving the...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | Architects, Property Development
New York City is a complicated place for property development. NYC Zoning and Building codes are complicated, as well as filing protocols. A property development architect in NYC should be familiar with NYC Zoning, Building Codes, Protocols, Construction Methods, and...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 16, 2019 | Sustainable Design
A Passive House Architect can help you build a passive house by reducing energy usage and costs. Passive house has five key areas: high quality insulation, air tight construction, high quality windows, energy recovery, and solar heat management. Passive House Design...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 26, 2020 | Commercial, Renovations
You will need to hire an architect if you are looking to do a retail renovation in NYC or convert a space into retail. Either way you will need the help of an architect. Retail Architects in NYC can help you with permits, inspections, code compliance, and of course...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 2, 2023 | Architects, General Architecture, NYC DOB
NY Licensed Architect / Registered Architect Registered Architect is the term for an architect license in the United States. These mean the same thing. Each State issues an architect’s license. When one becomes a Registered Architect, they can add the...