Add Texture One of the most clear ways to add a sense of Masculinity to home is with raw textures. Avoid polished materials and go for more of an unfinished imperfect look. This can really shout masculinity. A lack of refinement can be a good thing in some...
Loft apartments in New York City are a highly sought after portion of the city’s real estate stock. These unique apartments can be found in certain areas such as Tribeca, SoHo, Chelsea, and NoMad. These are typically high end residential units whose...
As an architect in New York, people often ask me about exposed brick in their homes and apartments. They want to know why exposed brick might be a good option, and why there is such a cachet around exposing bricks in New York City. In the nineteenth and early...
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...
I am Jorge Fontan, owner of Fontan Architecture, a New York City based architecture and design firm working on residential design projects throughout NYC. Below is a brief overview of some of the residential renovations we have completed over the last few years....
In New York City the term Loft means an apartment in former manufacturing and commercial buildings that have been converted into residential use. These buildings are found all over New York City, but mostly in neighborhoods such as SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea, NoMad, and...
