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!
3 Interior Design Trends to Consider for Your Long Beach Home Remodel

Interior design trends are always changing. Our Long Beach architecture firm works hard to stay on top of the latest trends in home interiors, and we work with several very talented interior designers to make sure our clients get the exact look and feel they are hoping for in their home remodel.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]