A Long Beach Architecture Firm That Provides Premium Service, But Is Still Approachable

Over the years, Grisafe Architecture has come to be known as a Long Beach architecture firm that provides great service. Some might even call it “premium” service, as we are regularly listed as one of the top architectural design firms in Long Beach. We are known throughout Long Beach and the surrounding areas for producing […]
Long Beach Commercial Building Plans That Work for Everyone Involved

Commercial building projects or tenant improvement projects in Long Beach are never simple. There are many steps that have to be completed before they are considered finished. One of the first, and most important, steps is having a set of commercial building plans drawn up by an architect that can be submitted to the City […]
Some Things to Think About Before Hiring an Architect for Your Signal Hill Remodel or Tenant Improvement Project

There’s a lot to love about the City of Signal Hill. Those who live there get the advantage of living in a quiet, suburban environment, while still having easy access to all the amenities that a big city like Long Beach has to offer. Those who own businesses in Signal Hill find themselves in an […]
An Architect’s Perspective on Rossmoor Home Remodels

As an architecture firm that’s been working with homeowners in the Long Beach area for many years now, we’ve naturally done a lot of work in nearby Rossmoor. Rossmoor is not technically a city, but rather an unincorporated area in Orange County. The neighborhood is almost entirely residential, with most of the houses having been […]
Trends Affecting Residential Remodels in Long Beach in 2022

As Long Beach architects, we do our best to stay on top of the latest trends in home design and interior design. We always want to be prepared for anything a client asks of us, and we also just find it fascinating how things change regarding the ways people like their homes to look and […]
When Long Beach Architecture Is No More Than Performance Art

There’s an architect in the Long Beach area who is fairly popular among homeowners. We’ll call him Alan (not his real name). Alan has been in business forever. I don’t know him personally, but from what I understand, he’s a great guy and people love him. I only know about him because I’ve worked with […]
Grisafe Architecture Is in the News—and Not Just in Long Beach!

If you follow our Facebook page or Instagram account, you know there has been a lot going on at Grisafe Architecture in the last several months. Our team has grown, resulting in us moving to a new office space in Long Beach. We completed multiple projects for both commercial and residential clients, and we announced […]
Need a Set of Site Plans to Get a Long Beach Business License? Grisafe Architecture Can Help

We talk a lot in this blog about tenant improvement projects. However, we often focus on the fun part of these types of projects: beautifying a commercial space and adapting it to fit the needs of a specific tenant. There’s another type of tenant improvement project we often engage in with our commercial clients. It’s […]
Working on Historic Homes in Long Beach: A Welcome Challenge!

Many people love historic homes—and for good reason! They are typically beautifully crafted and have a level of detail not seen in modern homes. Things like ornate trim, custom built-ins, and wood windows give historic homes a special charm that’s difficult, or even impossible, to duplicate in a new structure. Living in and restoring an […]
Does Your Long Beach Office Need New Post-COVID Tenant Improvements?

Although we’re not entirely out of the woods yet with COVID-19, many businesses are starting to operate somewhat normally again, with workers returning to offices and in-person meetings resuming. While some business owners are finding that their previous office setups are still adequate, others are taking a good, hard look with fresh eyes at their […]