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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Contributing to the Tradition of Great Long Beach Architecture

December 11, 2023

I’m going to take a big of a departure from the normal format of this column, where I answer your questions about architecture, architectural design, and other related topics. Instead, I want to talk about how my firm designs within the context of a city like Long Beach, California—one that has a …

Ask the Architect: What’s Better, a Large or a Small Long Beach Architecture Firm?

October 5, 2023

Choosing the right Long Beach architecture firm can be paramount to the end result of a commercial or residential building project. One of the first things clients often consider is whether to go with a large, and often well-known, architecture firm, a smaller firm, or even an architect who works …

Ask the Architect: How Creative Should I Expect My Long Beach Architect to Be?

August 27, 2023

Some architects obtain celebrity status for their innovative designs. In the United States, most people have heard of Frank Lloyd Wright, who designed many iconic homes, as well as the Guggenheim Museum, or Frank Gehry, who came up with the design for the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Architects like …

Ask the Architect: Is Designing an ADU a Project for a Long Beach Architect?

June 25, 2023

The topic of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) continues to be a hot one in California. Ever since the state government reduced the restrictions on adding a second dwelling unit on residential properties, in an attempt to encourage homeowners to help the state increase its affordable housing supply, …

Why a Long Beach Architect Would Choose to Work on Historic Homes

April 4, 2023

As a small business owner, you probably think a great deal about the types of services you offer or the types of goods you sell. Yes, you want to offer the things that your potential customers need and want, but you also need to make sure that your business is profitable. In other words, you don’t …

Ask the Architect: How Should I Have My Tenant Improvement Project Designed for Maximum Employee Productivity?

February 8, 2023

Tenant improvements, or TI, are a popular topic of conversation among architects right now. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and even now that we’re seemingly past the worst of it, business owners have been re-evaluating their commercial spaces. Those who have continued to let employees work from …