by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 23, 2024 | Interior Design, Bathroom 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 May 1, 2026 | Interior Design, Bathroom Design
Bathrooms occupy a unique place in residential design. Though often among the smallest rooms in a home, they carry an outsized influence on how a space feels and functions. Layout, materials, light, proportion, and detailing all converge within a compact footprint,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 15, 2026 | Bathroom Design, Apartment Renovations, NYC DOB
Bathroom renovations in NYC are far more regulated than most homeowners realize — and accessibility requirements can significantly influence layout, fixture placement, and overall design. New York City building codes are complex, even for seemingly straightforward...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 25, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Renovating
Adding a bathroom to an apartment in New York City is often possible — but it is rarely simple. The feasibility of a bathroom addition depends less on design preference and more on plumbing stack location, building governance, structural constraints, and regulatory...