Creating a successful Long Beach architecture firm can require a careful balancing act. In most cases, you want to have a large enough staff so you can be considered a full-service firm, but you also want to be small enough so clients are able to get the personalized experience they typically want from a firm. The terms “full-service” and “personized experience” can be a bit subjective, however. So, let’s go into some detail about what we mean by these terms at Grisafe Architecture.
A Full-Service Long Beach, CA Architecture Firm
Grisafe Architecture, while relatively small in size, can take on just about any type of design project—regardless of size or scope. This is because we have a talented team of architectural designers, drafters, code specialists, and project managers in-house. In addition, we have an established network of structural and electrical engineers, Title 24 specialists, and other professionals who we bring in on projects when needed.
When we take on a project, we can handle all the details. For example, it won’t be your responsibility to find someone to produce a soils report for your property, find a reputable structural engineer, or work with the City to obtain the needed permits. We take care of those types of things on your behalf—providing you great service from the initial design phase, all the way through project completion.
We don’t shy away from complicated projects. In fact, we enjoy a good challenge and the process of coming up with solutions for complex situations.
Here are a few projects that required us to think outside of the box to bring about our clients’ desired results, while still meeting all local codes:
- Designing a modern restaurant to fit in with a traditional downtown
- Creating an indoor swim school in an empty commercial building
- Remodeling a home on the City of Long Beach’s list of Historic Landmarks
A Personalized Experience
The design of a home or a commercial space is very personal to most of our clients. They want the finished space to be an expression of their personalities and values, and accommodate the ways in which they live and work. To achieve this type of result, it requires personalized attention from our architecture firm’s staff. We spend the time getting to know our clients—finding out what’s important to them and getting detailed input from them throughout the design process.
We also advocate for our clients with city officials, and work with general contractors to make sure our clients’ wishes are carried out.
At Grisafe Architecture, we are one of the few Long Beach architecture firms that allow our clients to be as involved in the design process as they want to be. We truly see our clients as partners in the process, and work closely with them to achieve the desired outcomes.
If you’ve been looking for a full-service Long Beach architecture firm that can provide you with an amazing, personalized experience on your upcoming residential or commercial project, we’d love to talk with you. Contact us at Grisafe Architecture today.
