by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 22, 2024 | Home Design, Interior Design, Residential
Water and grease splatter from cooking are major problems in a kitchen. The wall behind the stove and sink is one area at risk for damage and staining, which is why you need to have a backsplash in your kitchen. A backsplash is the vertical surface at the back of a...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 29, 2024 | Interior Design, Lofts
What is a Loft in New York? In New York, a loft is an apartment within a building that was originally built for industrial, warehouse, or commercial use that has since been converted to residential occupancy. NYC Lofts often have distinct architectural features such...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts
SoHo is the New York center of loft apartments with deep history and significant architectural character. This neighborhood once housed manufacturing and warehouse buildings that have since been converted into luxurious lofts and subsequently became some of the most...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Oct 19, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts
Loft apartments are genuinely New York residential spaces filled with history that have become an icon of NYC living. These apartments are unique in their architectural characteristics, being that they were originally commercial or manufacturing buildings. Loft design...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 17, 2024 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design
Bathroom remodeling is one of the most important parts of a home renovation. There are many different directions you can go when redoing your bathrooms. I am Jorge Fontan an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture an NYC-based architecture and design...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 26, 2024 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design
Material selection is critical for a modern bathroom design. Before embarking on a bathroom renovation, many different materials, patterns, and considerations must be taken into account. I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture, an...