by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 23, 2024 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design
Bathroom design is evolving, and concrete is an excellent alternative finish for a modern bathroom. I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture, an NYC-based architecture and design firm. In this post, we will review...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 12, 2026 | Lofts, Architectural Services, Interior Design
Loft apartments in New York City represent a distinct architectural typology within the residential landscape. Originally constructed for industrial and commercial use, these buildings are defined by expansive floor plates, exposed structural grids, cast iron columns,...
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 Jun 19, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Kitchen Design
The kitchen has become one of the most important spaces in the modern home. Beyond its practical function, the kitchen serves as a place for gathering, entertaining, dining, and everyday living. As kitchens have become increasingly integrated with adjacent living...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 23, 2026 | Home Design, Interior Design, Kitchen Design
Luxury kitchens are among the most important and technically demanding spaces within a home. A well-designed kitchen must balance functionality, circulation, entertaining, storage, lighting, material composition, and integration with the overall architecture of the...