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 Feb 26, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Lofts
New York City contains some of the most valuable and architecturally significant apartments in the world. Renovating these homes requires more than selecting premium finishes — it demands thoughtful planning, technical expertise, and a disciplined approach to...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 12, 2026 | Lofts, Architectural Services, Interior Design
Loft apartments in New York City represent a distinct architectural typology within the residential landscape. Originally constructed for industrial and commercial use, these buildings are defined by expansive floor plates, exposed structural grids, cast iron columns,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 3, 2023 | General Architecture, Architectural Services
Plan, Section, and Elevation are different types of drawings used by architects to graphically represent a building design and construction. A plan drawing is a drawing on a horizontal plane showing a view from above. An Elevation drawing is drawn on a vertical plane...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 28, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Apartment renovations in New York City involve a highly structured process that extends beyond design alone. Projects must navigate building approvals, regulatory filings, and coordination between multiple parties, including architects, contractors, and building...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 5, 2026 | Renovating, Architectural Services, Brownstones & Townhouses
NYC townhouse architects manage complex renovations, brownstone restorations, and additions throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. Renovating a townhouse in New York City requires careful planning, regulatory coordination, and precise execution. From structural...