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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...
Upper West Side Apartment Combination: Combining Three Apartments into One Residence

Upper West Side Apartment Combination: Combining Three Apartments into One Residence

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 11, 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 are currently combining three separate condominium apartments into a single home on the Upper...
Lower Manhattan Residential Architect: Townhouses, Lofts, Apartments, and Penthouses

Lower Manhattan Residential Architect: Townhouses, Lofts, Apartments, and Penthouses

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 5, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating

Lower Manhattan is home to some of New York City’s most distinctive residences, including historic lofts, luxury condominiums, landmark buildings, townhouses, apartments, and penthouses. The area encompasses a diverse collection of neighborhoods, each with its...
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