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 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 Apr 9, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design
Apartment renovations in New York City present an opportunity to fundamentally rethink how a home is organized and experienced. A well-designed renovation establishes a new framework for living that reflects contemporary expectations and the specific goals of the...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 20, 2026 | Renovating, Brownstones & Townhouses, Home Design
Adding an elevator to a townhouse is a highly technical project that affects structure, layout, fire protection, code compliance, and construction logistics. The elevator must be integrated into the architecture of the home while maintaining circulation, proportions,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 3, 2026 | Home Design, Construction Practices, New Home Design
Concrete houses represent a highly durable and resilient approach to residential construction, defined by the use of reinforced concrete as the primary structural system. This method of construction influences the architecture at every level, from structural...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 16, 2026 | Sustainable Design, Construction Practices, Home Design
A sustainable house is a residence designed to minimize environmental impact while enhancing the quality of life for its occupants. It integrates energy efficiency, responsible material selection, and careful resource management into a cohesive architectural approach....