by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Oct 23, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Houses, Interior Design, Renovations
Modern bathroom design requires careful planning and thoughtful decision making. Modern design is often minimal, clean, and orderly, which adds a level of complexity, as it must be precise and aesthetically pleasing. There are many issues to take into consideration... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 10, 2020 | Houses
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 Apr 30, 2021 | Construction Practices, Houses, New York City
The cost to build a house in NYC will vary based on many variables, but the cost for a basic house will often be between 300 and 350 per square foot. This cost will go up to 500 per square foot or more when building a high end or luxury home. Cost To Build a... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | Houses
An elevated house is a house that is on columns or other structure where the first floor is higher then the ground and open underneath. This is mostly done in flood zones so that the house is higher than the flood plain and water can flow underneath. The most common... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | Houses, Sustainable Design
Smart thermostats can reduce your home energy consumption by optimizing the heating and cooling programming for optimal efficiency. These devices learn patterns to find ways to increase comfort and reduce unnecessary usage. Smart Thermostats One simple thing... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 5, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Houses, Interior Design
We have done many remodels in New York City and have explored a plethora of different types of bathroom design. In this post we will review some bathroom design ideas from some of our bathroom remodels. As an architect, I see that bathroom design is one of the most... 
