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Upper East Side Apartment Combination Architect: Design and Planning

Upper East Side Apartment Combination Architect: Design and Planning

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...
Reimagining a Flatiron District Loft Through Texture, Scale, and Tone

Reimagining a Flatiron District Loft Through Texture, Scale, and Tone

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...
From All White to a Highly Textured Industrial Loft in Manhattan’s Financial District

From All White to a Highly Textured Industrial Loft in Manhattan’s Financial District

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...
Upper West Side Post-War Apartment Renovations & Design

Upper West Side Post-War Apartment Renovations & Design

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...
Chelsea Loft Renovation: Designing an Open Plan Living Space

Chelsea Loft Renovation: Designing an Open Plan Living Space

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 23, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts

Lofts are among the most distinctive residential spaces in New York City. Originally developed for industrial and commercial uses, many loft buildings have been converted into homes that retain their expansive floor plates, large windows, high ceilings, and open...
Tribeca Luxury Apartment Architects: Design, Planning, and Coordination

Tribeca Luxury Apartment Architects: Design, Planning, and Coordination

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 7, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Lofts

Tribeca is home to some of Manhattan’s most desirable luxury apartments. Historic lofts, full-floor residences, luxury condominiums, penthouses, and apartment combinations offer exceptional opportunities for residential architecture and interior design. The...
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