What We Wish Homeowners Knew Before Calling a Long Beach Architect
We get a lot of calls at our Long Beach architecture firm from homeowners looking to do a home addition or a home remodel. Many of the people we talk to have done some amount of research before they call us. They’ve talked to a general contractor or someone they know who has recently completed […]
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 […]
Making Changes as Your Project Progresses: Our Long Beach Architecture Firm’s Process
Designing a new home or remodeling your existing home should be a fun and exciting time! You, along with your Long Beach architect, are designing the home of your dreams—quite possibly the home you will live in for the rest of your life. So, while the design process can be exciting, there can also be […]
Architectural Design for a Long Beach Surgical and Rehabilitation Center
At our Long Beach architecture firm, we love the variety of the projects we get to work on. We do our share of residential remodels and new home design, but we also get to work on some exciting tenant improvement projects for our commercial clients. Recently, we were approached by two doctors who wanted to […]
Our City’s Impressive Architecture, from the Perspective of a Long Beach Architect
As an architect, it is great to live and work in a city like Long Beach with so much going for it in terms of architecture. We have everything from Spanish Colonial Revival buildings to Art Deco structures to Renaissance Revival buildings and more. When it comes to historic homes, you can see craftsman-style homes, […]
A Long Beach Architect That Takes Your Project All the Way to Completion
When you think of an architect, what comes to mind? In my years of working as a Long Beach architect, I’ve found that many people have a fairly narrow idea of what architects do. They think once the plans for their Long Beach commercial building, tenant improvement project, or home remodel are approved, that our […]
New Office Space Provides a Better Experience for Clients and Staff
Back in March, the staff of M. Grisafe Architects moved into a new office space. It was time. We were busting at the seams in our previous space, and the home office we were working out of was never intended to be a long-term solution for our Long Beach architecture firm.
Our Long Beach Architect Website Wins Multiple International Design Awards
Late last year, our Long Beach architecture firm launched a new, updated website. We are very pleased with how it turned out and believe it’s a great reflection of our work and our company’s values. We also love the way it looks and the way the information it contains is organized. Apparently, we aren’t the […]