by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 8, 2023 | Landmarks / Preservation, Renovations, Townhouses
You just bought a beautiful New York townhouse or one that needs work but has lots of potential. The only problem is there is an ugly fire escape on the front of it. You then ask, can a fire escape be removed from the front of a Landmark Townhouse in NYC? In most...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 15, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Renovations
Toilets can be put into two categories: floor mounted and wall-mounted (also referred to as wall-hung). Like any other fixture or finish that you choose for new home renovations, toilets have implications related to aesthetics, ergonomics, cost, installation, and...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 7, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Renovations, Residential
Starting an apartment renovation in New York City can be a complicated process. However, 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...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Oct 23, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Houses, Interior Design, Renovations
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...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 5, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Renovations
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...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 9, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Renovations
You will most likely be hiring an architect if you are planning a renovation we will review the process and general formation on interior renovation services for architecture and design. I am an architect in New York with an office in Manhattan Fontan Architecture, we...