Loft apartments in New York City are a highly sought after portion of the city’s real estate stock. These unique apartments can be found in certain areas such as Tirbeca, SoHo, Chelsea, and NoMad. These are typically high end residential units who’s...
When considering the upcoming year and what trends we can expect to see in home and apartment design we must reflect on what changes we have seen in the past year. People are spending more time at home and therefor require residential spaces that are more conducive to...
As an architect in New York people often ask me about exposed brick in their homes and apartments. They want to know why exposed brick might be a good option, and why there is such a cachet around exposing bricks in New York City. In the nineteenth and early twentieth...
Backsplash design involves selecting materials, colors, and patterns with visual and practical matters taken into consideration. The backsplash is a key part of the kitchen aesthetic and serves as a protective surface making the backsplash selection process integral...
Water and grease splatter from cooking are major problems in a kitchen. The wall behind the stove and sink is one area at risk for damage and staining, that is why you need to have a backsplash in your kitchen. A backsplash is the vertical surface at the back of a...
I am Jorge Fontan owner of Fontan Architecture a New York City based architecture and design firm working on residential design projects throughout NYC. Below is a brief overview of some of the residential renovations we have completed over the last few years. ...
