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...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 29, 2022 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts, Renovations
A high end apartment renovation means using top of the line products and materials, but also having a high quality team. New York City has many luxury apartments which deserve a high end design. I am Jorge Fontan architect and owner of Fontan Architecture in NYC. I...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 5, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts
Lofts are industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and warehouse buildings that have been converted to residential use. With their origins as industrial and commercial buildings it is fitting that you consider some Industrial Interior Design Ideas when renovating your...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 5, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts, Renovations
Loft apartments are a unique type of living that comes from formerly industrial, commercial, or warehouse buildings being converted into multifamily residential use. Lofts often have high ceilings, exposed structure and large open spaces. When renovating lofts you can...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 17, 2023 | Lofts, New York City, NYC Zoning
What is JLWQA? JLWQA are Joint Live-Work Quarters for Artists, a building use designation for artist Live-Work space established by Use Group 17D of the New York City Zoning Resolution. JLWQA was created to allow artists lofts in converted manufacturing buildings in...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Lofts, New York City
In New York certain neighborhoods, such as SoHo and Tribeca, are known for their loft apartments. Lofts are a very specific apartment type that are in high demand within the city. What is a Loft Apartment in NYC? In New York City, the term “Loft...