Grisafe Architecture Named Among Top Architects in Long Beach by Home Builder Digest
Home Builder Digest, an online magazine focusing on the residential housing industry, recently released its list of The Best Residential Architects in Long Beach, California, and guess who made the list? That’s right, Grisafe Architecture is among the top 10 architects in Long Beach, according to the publication!
A Long Beach Architect’s Take on Existing Unpermitted Work
Let’s talk about homes and businesses that currently have existing unpermitted work. If you’re like many people in the Long Beach area, you have a space or two that has undergone small building projects that developed organically in response to a need. Whether it was converting the garage into a granny flat, adding a patio […]
New Portfolio Gives Insight into All the Things Our Long Beach Architecture Firm Can Do
On our website, we take a lot of time to discuss our process and the overall philosophy of our Long Beach architecture firm. We think it’s important for potential clients to understand how we work, what types of clients and projects are a good fit to work with our architecture firm, and what they can […]
Working with Hoonigan in Long Beach on a Tenant Improvement Project in a Formerly Abandoned Industrial Building
If you’re a car enthusiast, especially one who likes aggressive, high-performance cars, you’ve likely heard of Hoonigan. They are a growing Long Beach company that produces exciting videos and other content featuring cars doing things like burnouts, drifting, and doughnuts. They have quite the following online and a growing apparel and accessories business.
Timeless Thinking: A Characteristic of a Good Architect?
There is a video floating around the internet of a two-part interview between Mike Wallace and the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright was in his late 80s at the time of the interview, which took place in 1957. Being that he is one of the most well-known and well-respected architects of all time, the […]
Hiring a Long Beach Architect Who’s Familiar with Building Codes Could Save You Big Money
Building codes—both residential and commercial—are constantly changing. New regulations are always being added, and the interpretation of existing regulations can change as well.
Successful Tenant Improvement Project in Long Beach Wraps Up
Not too long ago, our architecture firm finished an interesting tenant improvement project here in Long Beach. A well-respected manufacturer of elastomer and rubber parts and components for several different industries (aerospace, commercial aviation, communications, defense, and medical), wanted to move their San Diego partner under the same roof as their 140,000-square foot facility in […]
Mark Grisafe Interviewed About the Role of Technology in his Long Beach Architecture Firm
M. Grisafe Architects owner Mark Grisafe recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by Tech Company News, an online publication that features the latest in tech news and that interviews business leaders in the technology industry.
When to Replace the Aging Elements of Your Building, and When to Call a Long Beach Architect
Just like anything, buildings have a lifespan. At some point, their various elements become either outdated or inoperable. Things like floors, windows, appliances, and major systems like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical need to be replaced over time, and doing so doesn’t necessarily require calling in a Long Beach architect. But if you find that more […]
Working with Careful Thinkers at our Long Beach Architecture Firm
Not too long ago, I found myself in the home of an individual who had recently completed a rather extensive home renovation. He gave me a tour of his beautifully designed Pasadena home, and after complimenting the homeowner on the detailing and finishes, I asked who his architect was. He didn’t want to tell me […]