About
Mark Grisafe - Owner
Mark Grisafe is the Owner and Lead Architect at Grisafe Architecture. He received his Bachelors Degree in Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. After working for several architecture firms, including one that sent him overseas to work with Euro Disney (Now Disneyland Paris), he started Grisafe Architecture as a residential design firm in 2002. In 2009, he expanded his company’s services to include commercial design.
Mark is known throughout Long Beach as a talented architect who creates spaces that are not only beautiful, but also highly functional. He takes the time to really understand his clients’ needs and wishes, and dedicates himself to achieving their desired outcomes.
Mark is well-respected in the Long Beach community. He currently serves as a member of the Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission, a group that works to preserve Long Beach’s history by protecting and enhancing historic buildings, homes, and neighborhoods.
He has received awards for his work and has been featured in articles on Realtor.com, Businessing Magazine, Superb Crew, Compendent.com, and other publications to share his expertise in architectural design, interior design, and business development.
Aside from his professional achievements, Mark is someone who truly values people. He works hard to maintain great relationships with his team members, industry partners, and clients. It’s not uncommon for Mark’s clients to turn into his friends, who keep in touch long after their projects are finished.
Rachel Fuller - Project Manager
Rachel has been with Grisafe Architecture since 2015. She handles a variety of tasks at our firm, including (but not limited to) generating construction drawings, assisting with space planning and design, 3D modeling and rendering, fielding client and contractor calls, and managing project files and documents. She also serves as our office’s code specialist, reviewing projects for code compliance and assisting in code analysis. Rachel has two associates degrees from Mt. San Antonio College—one in Interior Design and the other in Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath. She loves working at Grisafe Architecture because it allows her to be a part of every step of the process and work on a wide variety of projects. She also finds a lot of enjoyment in making clients happy and seeing the beautiful finished spaces after construction is complete.
Dylan Lisk - Office Manager and Accountant
Dylan is responsible for keeping our books in order and handling general office management tasks. We also rely heavily on Dylan to analyze future business expansion opportunities for Grisafe Architecture. He has his AA in Business Administration from Long Beach Community College and is an Enrolled Agent. He came to us with years of experience handling tax filings for both businesses and individuals. What Dylan enjoys most about working for Grisafe Architecture is the breadth and variety of responsibilities and the opportunities to engage in different parts of the business.
Joseph Hernandez - Draftsman
Joseph is an architectural draftsman that has been with Grisafe Architecture since 2025. He is involved with all aspects of projects from the early
Pre-Design stages to Construction Administration after design approvals. Specializing in Revit, Joseph provides projects with early stage schematic designs, construction documents, and 3D models and renderings. Outside of his work on design and architectural
plans, he is also tasked with effectively communicating with city representatives, collaborating with fellow design professionals, and handling any required city approval
processes. Previously working in Masonry Construction, Joseph received his A.S. in Architectural Drafting from College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA and has been drafting professionally since 2022. During his time at Grisafe Architecture, Joseph has loved the ability to learn and grow as a design professional in all aspects. Grisafe Architecture’s
detailed oriented and hands on approach to all of its projects have helped refine and mature his design skills. Grisafe Architecture has also provided a unique experience in seeing the
full process in making a project come to life from its inception, which has been a pleasure for Joseph to be a part of.
Kelvin Luong - Designer/Project Manager
Kelvin earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture in Vietnam and is currently pursuing architectural licensure in the United States. Prior to joining Grisafe Architecture in 2023, he worked with several architecture firms on residential and commercial projects, including built work in Vietnam. At Grisafe Architecture, Kelvin plays a
key role in the firm’s design and production process. Kelvin contributes to the firm’s Revit workflows and supports projects through space planning, design, 3D modeling and
rendering, construction drawings, and project management. He is passionate about architecture and interior design and enjoys seeing concepts come to life as finished spaces.
Grisafe Architecture has provided him with opportunities to take on meaningful responsibilities and engage in multiple facets of the practice, allowing him to continue to grow as a designer and architectural professional.
Grisafe Architecture has provided him with opportunities to take on meaningful responsibilities and engage in multiple facets of the practice, allowing him to continue to grow as a designer and architectural professional.
Joe Alva - Office Coordinator
Joe earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Cal Poly Pomona in 2023 and joined Grisafe Architecture later that summer. Since then, he has been an integral part of daily office operations and plays a key role in coordinating site
visits, including measuring existing properties and documenting conditions for SB721 and SB326 inspections. Joe supports the team through a wide range of administrative
responsibilities, collaborating with municipalities, partners, and clients to ensure clear
communication and consistent awareness of project progress. Joe also enjoys leveraging his
marketing background to create promotional materials for Grisafe Architecture as well as
assisting the design team, helping them stay focused on delivering the best solutions for our
clients.
A full service commercial and residential
architecture firm in Long Beach
For each client, we strive to exceed their design needs and help protect their finished project from known risks and costly challenges. Our company uses three continuing steps to ensure that our architectural process delivers the highest level of service to every client.
Advise
We steadily advise a client through each phase of our available services, from schematic conceptualization to construction administration. A well-informed client is an empowered decision maker. Good communication and informed decisions at every project phase help create beautifully functional designs that are fully code compliant and ready for a smooth construction process.
Advocate
We quickly learn our client’s needs and what they want from the project, and then we dedicate ourselves to reaching the desired outcome. We advocate for the client at every phase of our work. This determination helps ensure the finished project will serve the client’s interests and help a project conclude with fewer complications.
Collaborate
We create effective partnerships with our clients and project stakeholders so we can collaborate to keep things moving nicely. Projects are highly technical, and like any good architecture firm, we have this covered. Projects can also be quite complicated, and we excel at collaborating with any given individual or agency to keep our client’s project on track and on time.
Advise, Advocate, and Collaborate define the manner of our work. These key steps are the heart of our process from which we deploy these core competencies:
- Federal, State, and Municipal code expertise
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
- Structural design
- Electrical system design
- Mechanical system design
- Plumbing system design
- Energy efficiency planning
Watch the business spotlight on Grisafe Architecture in an episode of Destination LA, Season 3. The full episode aired on CBS-LA (KCBS – Channel 2) and IGTV. It is now part of the permanent collection on Roku and is also available to view on Amazon Prime Video.
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