by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 27, 2026 | Architectural Services, Pre-Acquisition Strategy, Renovating
Renovating a residence in New York City is a complex undertaking. Even projects that appear straightforward often involve layered approvals, technical coordination across multiple disciplines, and careful reconsideration of existing spatial conditions. In a market...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 7, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Renovating a cooperative apartment in New York City requires more than design decisions. These projects are governed by alteration agreements, board approvals, building-specific restrictions, and Department of Buildings regulations that directly influence scope,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 20, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Starting an apartment renovation in New York City is a significant undertaking that combines design opportunity with technical and regulatory complexity. From assembling a team to establishing scope and budget, there are many decisions to address long before...
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 Mar 25, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Renovating
Designing a home office as part of a New York City apartment renovation requires careful integration into the layout and aesthetics to maintain a cohesive design. Adding a home office in NYC involves design, planning, regulatory approval, and construction. Work such...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 17, 2026 | Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Renovating
Designing a kitchen is about more than selecting cabinets and appliances. It is about composing a space that balances performance, proportion, and material expression. Every decision — from millwork detailing to appliance integration — contributes to how the kitchen...