by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 4, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Renovating
As an architect working on luxury apartment renovations in New York City, I begin every project by engaging in dialogue with the owner to understand their goals, formulate the vision for the project, and establish a clear design direction. A luxury apartment... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 4, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Construction Practices, Lofts
In New York City, a $2–3 million renovation represents a serious architectural undertaking. For apartments ranging from approximately 2,000 to 5,000 square feet, this level of investment typically corresponds to a full-gut, architect-led transformation. At the $2–3... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 6, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Combining apartments can create opportunities to transform multiple smaller units into a larger, more functional residence while remaining within an established building. We have worked on apartment combinations throughout Manhattan, including projects on the Upper... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 1, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts
We were approached by clients who had the opportunity to combine two adjacent loft apartments into a single 4,000-square-foot residence in Manhattan’s Flatiron District. While combining the apartments created an expansive full-floor home, the larger footprint... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 23, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts
We were approached by a client who had purchased an apartment at 15 Broad Street in Manhattan’s Financial District. The building had been designed by a prominent interior designer known for minimalist all-white interiors. During our initial conversations, one of... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 16, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Upper West Side post-war apartment buildings represent a significant portion of the neighborhood’s residential housing stock. Constructed primarily during the mid-twentieth century, these buildings introduced a different model of apartment living than the prewar...