by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 23, 2024 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design
Bathroom design is evolving, and concrete is an excellent alternative finish for a modern bathroom. I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture, an NYC-based architecture and design firm. In this post, we will review...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 23, 2024 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design
Designing a bathroom involves: Attention to detail. Material and product selection. The ability to create a meaningful design made specifically for the owner. I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and the owner of Fontan Architecture, a Manhattan-based...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 22, 2024 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design
There are so many options for what you can do with your bathroom design that it could make your head spin. I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture, an NYC-based architecture and design firm. We work on many project types, including...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 28, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design
In most cases, a bathroom in a multifamily building in NYC must strictly adhere to the Americans With Disabilities Act. Bathroom renovations in NYC will typically need to comply with the specific NYC accessibility requirements. In addition to accessibility, there are...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 30, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Renovations
Can You Replace a Tub with a Shower in NYC? To convert a bathtub into a shower in NYC, you will need permits from the Department of Buildings and licensed professionals to perform all the work. At the completion of the work, you will have to pass all necessary...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 22, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Renovations
Can you add a bathroom to an apartment in NYC? You can add a bathroom to an apartment in NYC if you have approval from your building management and Condo or Co-Op Board. You will also need to hire an architect and file for permits with the Department of Buildings. In...