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 Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning, Property Development
New York City has four Special Natural Area Districts. These Natural Areas are meant to protect wildlife, aquatic life, plant life and the natural beauty of the designated areas. Special Natural Area Districts in NYC There are four Special Natural Area Districts in...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | Houses
Below are a few of our New Townhouse Designs for New York City. New Manhattan Townhouse This townhouse was meant to be a modern green townhouse design to maintain a contextual scale and feel. This townhouse has a green roof. The facade is GFRC Glass Fiber...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 20, 2022 | Architects, General Architecture
There are different types of architectural firms offering a wide range of services. Some firms only do design and do not do technical work whereas some firms only do technical work and do not do much design. A full service architecture firm will do both and will work...
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...