by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Oct 23, 2025 | Apartment Renovations
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 are a few of the residential renovations we have completed over the past recent years. Modern Loft...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 20, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Starting an apartment renovation in New York City is a significant undertaking that combines design opportunity with technical and regulatory complexity. From assembling a team to establishing scope and budget, there are many decisions to address long before...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 13, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
In New York City, a loft typically refers to a residence created within a former industrial or commercial building. Found in neighborhoods such as SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea, NoMad, and the Flatiron District, these spaces are defined by expansive floor plates, tall...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
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 Feb 28, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
Loft apartments in New York City occupy a distinct place within the residential landscape. Originally constructed as industrial and commercial buildings, these spaces are defined by expansive floor plates, exposed structure, cast iron columns, oversized windows, and...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 20, 2026 | Interior Design, Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design
Bathroom remodeling is a critical component of residential renovation, particularly in New York City where space, infrastructure, and building constraints shape every design decision. A well-designed bathroom is developed in response to the client, the architecture,...