by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 24, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts
In New York City, the term Loft means an apartment in former manufacturing and commercial buildings that have been converted into residential use. These buildings are found all over New York City, mostly in neighborhoods such as SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea, NoMad, and the...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts
SoHo is the New York center of loft apartments with deep history and significant architectural character. This neighborhood once housed manufacturing and warehouse buildings that have since been converted into luxurious lofts and subsequently became some of the most...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 24, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts
Lofts are truly New York residential spaces filled with history that have become an icon of NYC living. These apartments are very unique in their architectural characteristics and in the manner they are occupied. Loft design requires an understanding of loft...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 16, 2021 | Apartment Renovations
Renovating an Apartment in NYC requires putting together a good team to bring your project to reality. This means hiring an architect and contractor that you can trust to look out for your best interests. The process can be intense and challenging, but in the end, it...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 5, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts
The kitchen may just be the most important room in a home and it certainly can be the most expensive one to renovate. I am an architect in NYC and owner of Fontan Architecture a Manhattan based architecture firm. In this post we will be looking at a few NYC Kitchen...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Oct 23, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Houses, Interior Design, Renovations
Modern bathroom design requires careful planning and thoughtful decision making. Modern design is often minimal, clean, and orderly, which adds a level of complexity, as it must be precise and aesthetically pleasing. There are many issues to take into consideration...