Mark Grisafe

Mark Grisafe is the Owner and Lead Architect at Grisafe Architecture. He's known throughout Long Beach as a talented architect who creates spaces that are not only beautiful, but also highly functional.

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Ask the Architect: How Should I Go About Researching Architecture Firms in Long Beach, CA?

December 10, 2024

When you have an upcoming project for which you need to hire an architecture firm in Long Beach, CA, doing a good amount of research into the different firms in the area will always be time well spent! You may have gotten a recommendation or two from friends or colleagues who have used an …

Will a Long Beach Architect’s Design Include Interior Design?

October 8, 2024

In today’s economy, where the costs of both goods and services are more expensive than ever, people are trying to use their money wisely. Whereas before, someone might pay for a service they needed without asking too many questions or really reading what is included for the fee they are being …

Ask the Architect: How Do I Know If a Long Beach Architecture Firm Is Right for Me?

August 9, 2024

Welcome back to the Ask the Architect column! This month’s question is a good one: “How do I know if a Long Beach architecture firm is right for me?” This is a great question to be asking prior to signing a contract with an architecture firm to design your commercial or residential project. …

Ask the Architect: How Much Leeway Do Architects in Long Beach, CA Have with City Planning Departments?

June 9, 2024

City planning departments within the State of California are notorious for having strict rules on what can and can’t be done when building or remodeling structures. People who come from other states are often shocked by how difficult it can be to build on their own land. Even people who are familiar …

What Types of Home Improvements Do You Think Will Increase the Value of My Long Beach, Ca Home?

April 15, 2024

I’m not a real estate agent, and I haven’t been in the market for a new home for myself for many years, but as an architect who works on a lot of residential remodels in Long Beach, California, I think I do have a good amount of insight into what people value in their homes. We work with a lot of …

Ask the Architect: Do Commercial Architects Work with Small Business Owners?

February 1, 2024

When you hear the term “commercial architect,” what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you probably think of an architect or a team of architects who design skyscrapers or other large structures like retail centers, sports complexes, hotels, hospitals, or municipal buildings. While …