by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Oct 22, 2026 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design, Renovating
Natural stone brings depth and richness to bathroom design through its color, texture, and variation. Large slabs bring continuity over large surfaces while creating opportunities to carry the material through the walls, vanity, and tub surround. Designing a bathroom...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 4, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Renovating
As an architect working on luxury apartment renovations in New York City, I begin every project by engaging in dialogue with the owner to understand their goals, formulate the vision for the project, and establish a clear design direction. A luxury apartment...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 4, 2026 | Additions & Enlargements, Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating
When purchasing and living in a townhouse or brownstone in New York City, you will likely want to optimize the home and maximize the use of space. Whether in Manhattan or Brooklyn, one of the best ways to get the most out of your home is to add a deck at the parlor...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 6, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Combining apartments can create opportunities to transform multiple smaller units into a larger, more functional residence while remaining within an established building. We have worked on apartment combinations throughout Manhattan, including projects on the Upper...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 2, 2026 | Architectural Services, Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating
Lower Manhattan contains some of New York City’s most historically and architecturally significant residential neighborhoods. From the Federal and Greek Revival townhouses of Greenwich Village to the elegant nineteenth-century row houses of the Lower East Side...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 22, 2026 | Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating, Restoration
We were approached by a family who had purchased a townhouse in Brooklyn built in 1899, and wanted to create a home that reflected both the historic character of the house and the way they wanted to live. Like many older townhouses, the house contained beautiful...