by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | Home Design
Concrete as a home design material has had a resurgence in the past 20 years. We are starting to see more concrete homes with concrete as an exterior material, and for interior finishes. I want to put concrete into a few categories. First is structural concrete. you... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 17, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior 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 Sep 22, 2024 | Home Design, Houses
What is a Concrete House? A concrete house is a home with concrete as its primary structural element, including concrete bearing walls. The concrete walls can be exposed or faced with other materials. The foundation and floors would be made of concrete, and even the... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | Home Design
Building a new home in NYC is complicated and involved. This article is about the process and protocols for building a house in New York City including some of the bureaucracy. We will not be discussing home design or constructions in this article. This is meant to be...