by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 25, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Renovating
Designing a home office as part of a New York City apartment renovation requires careful integration into the layout and aesthetics to maintain a cohesive design. Adding a home office in NYC involves design, planning, regulatory approval, and construction. Work such...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
Modern Apartment Design requires thoughtful planning, for a cohesive and unique design. There are many individual options to consider but they should all be considered together. The most important thing about designing your apartment is to remember it’s your...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 26, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
Modern residential design is defined by an intentional, often subtle, elegance that elevates everyday living. A modern apartment is made with precise details that create a sense of calm, functionality, and sophistication in a home. These details are what transform a...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 18, 2026 | Interior Design, Apartment Renovations, Home Design
Grey bathrooms have been trending for quite some time. They are modern and elegant. There are many different options and details to take into consideration when designing a grey bathroom. I am Jorge Fontan an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture. In...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 9, 2020 | NYC DOB, Apartment Renovations
The Special Tribeca Mixed Use District (TMU) has special rules governing the size and configuration of Lofts with regards to enlarging, extending, combining, and subdividing lofts. These rules will supersede the Zoning Codes of the Underlying District. Special...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 21, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations
In neighborhoods like SoHo and Tribeca, loft apartments represent one of the most iconic forms of New York living. Originally constructed as manufacturing and warehouse buildings in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these structures were later converted into...