SRO stands for Single Room Occupancy. These are typically Class B rental units where individuals rent a single room and have shared bathroom facilities. In New York many small buildings, townhouses, and brownstones where converted to SROs. Today there is a trend for...
Starting an apartment renovation in New York City can be a complicated process but if you take it one step at a time, put together a good team, and have a solid game plan you will be just fine. Renovating your apartment means you need to hire an architect and general...
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...
Lofts are truly New York residential spaces filled with history that have become an icon of NYC living. These apartments are very unique in their architectural characteristics and in the manner they are occupied. Loft design requires an understanding and respect to...
Modern bathroom design requires careful planning and thoughtful decision making. Modern design is often minimal, clean, and orderly, which adds a level of complexity as it must be precise and aesthetically pleasing. There are many issues to take into consideration for...
This post will review some bathroom renovations in NYC. I am Jorge Fontan an architect and owner of NYC Architecture firm Fontan Architecture. The bathrooms below are all from our projects in NYC. Grey Bathroom in a Chelsea Loft This first bathroom is in a Loft...
