by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 29, 2024 | Lofts, Interior Design
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 Feb 22, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
In New York City, a loft typically refers to a residence created within a former industrial or commercial building. Found in neighborhoods such as SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea, NoMad, and the Flatiron District, these spaces are defined by expansive floor plates, tall...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
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 Feb 27, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
Loft apartments in New York City occupy a distinct place within the residential landscape. Originally constructed as industrial and commercial buildings, these spaces are defined by expansive floor plates, exposed structure, cast iron columns, oversized windows, and...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 9, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Lofts, Renovating
This project is a Tribeca Loft Renovation we worked on in NYC. It is a 4,000-square-foot loft apartment with a mezzanine level. The loft is on North Moore Street in Tribeca. As an architect in New York, I love working on loft renovations. I was very excited when the...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 13, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts
This loft in Chelsea, NYC, only had one bathroom. The owner wanted to gut renovate the existing bathroom, add a second bathroom, and add a new laundry closet to the loft. I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture, an NYC architecture...