The Architect’s Blog

Hiring an architect for a complex project like a home remodel or tenant improvement project can be intimidating, since there is much at stake. You are essentially trusting your Long Beach architect with the design of the home you live in everyday, or the building in which you work. Not to mention the large financial investment you are making to . . . Read more...

M. Grisafe Architect was once again asked by the City of Long Beach’s Development Services Department for our help in making the approval process for architectural plans a more efficient one. As you may recall, we previously worked with the City of Long Beach when they requested our feedback on the approval process and working with the city’s . . . Read more...

When I first started my architecture business in Long Beach, my main focus was on the design of floor plans and building exteriors. After all, that’s what architects do, right? Almost immediately after opening our doors, however, I started getting consistent inquiries from my clients about finish materials, appliances, and fixtures. They wanted . . . Read more...

M. Grisafe Architect is happy to announce that we were recently honored with awards in two international marketing and communications competitions for The Architect’s Blog. The first award we received was an Honorable Mention from the Hermes Creative Awards in the “Blog Writing” category. The second award was an Award of Distinction from the . . . Read more...

As we stood outside a large, recently completed residential project that our Long Beach architect firm designed, my brother-in-law turned to me and asked, “How do you do that?” Perplexed, I replied, “How do I do what?” He said, “How do you start with nothing and end up with a great looking building that actually functions?” I . . . Read more...