The Architect’s Blog

As Long Beach architects, we do our best to stay on top of the latest trends in home design and interior design. We always want to be prepared for anything a client asks of us, and we also just find it fascinating how things change regarding the ways people like their homes to look and function. Sometimes, it’s not so much that people’s . . . Read more...

There’s an architect in the Long Beach area who is fairly popular among homeowners. We’ll call him Alan (not his real name). Alan has been in business forever. I don’t know him personally, but from what I understand, he’s a great guy and people love him. I only know about him because I’ve worked with several homeowners who have worked . . . Read more...

If you follow our Facebook page or Instagram account, you know there has been a lot going on at Grisafe Architecture in the last several months. Our team has grown, resulting in us moving to a new office space in Long Beach. We completed multiple projects for both commercial and residential clients, and we announced that our owner and lead . . . Read more...

We talk a lot in this blog about tenant improvement projects. However, we often focus on the fun part of these types of projects: beautifying a commercial space and adapting it to fit the needs of a specific tenant. There’s another type of tenant improvement project we often engage in with our commercial clients. It’s probably a lot less . . . Read more...

Many people love historic homes—and for good reason! They are typically beautifully crafted and have a level of detail not seen in modern homes. Things like ornate trim, custom built-ins, and wood windows give historic homes a special charm that’s difficult, or even impossible, to duplicate in a new structure. Living in and restoring an . . . Read more...