How Much Does Your Long Beach Architecture Firm Charge, and How Long Will My Project Take?
Our Long Beach architecture firm often gets phone calls from potential clients who ask these two questions during our initial conversation. While we would love to provide them with a simple answer to these important questions, an accurate answer depends on a lot of factors. Two projects with the same square footage that seem similar […]
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.
Thoughts on Experience, from a Long Beach Architect
When I first started out as an architect in Long Beach, several older architects made a comment to me that has stuck with me over the years. Their comment was basically: “No one trusts an architect who is under 50 years old.”
M. Grisafe Architects Owner Provides Expert Opinion for Two National Articles on Home Renovations
If you’re like many homeowners looking to do a residential remodel of your Long Beach home, you might look online at photos of completed projects by other homeowners, or you might read articles about the renovation process to try to get a better idea of what you can expect.
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 […]
Long Beach Architect Mark Grisafe Honored by Local Charity
Mark Grisafe, Owner of M. Grisafe Architects was recently given a special honor from a local nonprofit organization, the Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC) in Long Beach. Mark and M. Grisafe Architects have a long-standing relationship with the organization; in fact, Mark was previously awarded the Chai Volunteer Award back in 2014.
M. Grisafe Architect Launches New, Updated Website for our Long Beach Architecture Firm
Here at M. Grisafe Architect, we’ve had the same website for several years. It has served our business well, but just like many of the homes and commercial buildings we work on as architects, it was time for an update.
Why Does this Space Not “Feel” Right?
We’ve all been in spaces or seen pictures of places that inspire us and just seem “ideal” for their use. It could be a kitchen that you “pin” because you realize it’s your dream kitchen (even if you’re not necessarily in the market for a new kitchen), or an outdoor space in which you can […]
Residential Remodel Highlights Why Our Long Beach Architecture Firm Doesn’t Flip Houses
I recently stopped by one of our residential remodel projects in Seal Beach that was wrapping up. I spoke with the client for a bit, and he seemed really happy with how his house had turned out. But he also expressed to me that the remodel had brought about another important outcome: it has changed the way his family […]
Updated Long Beach Office Serving as a Testing Ground for Products Used in Architectural Design
Here at M. Grisafe Architects, we’ve taken on a new tenant improvement project in Long Beach—our own! Our offices were in need of an upgrade, so we’ve been working on improving the office’s look, as well as its functionality. We’re also using the remodel to test out some new products on the market, to see […]