Grisafe Architecture, Inc. - Long Beach, California

Jeff Murray

Mark Grisafe and his team at Grisafe Architecture were exceptional at designing and executing our project! They designed an ADU to be built over our garage that was both functional and took into consideration the existing style of our home/neighborhood. It was easy to collaborate with Mark and his team and they were always available for a chat, which made for a smooth process. Mark has a great working relationship with Long Beach Development Services; we readily passed inspections and had our questions answered expeditiously. They were able to connect us with a contractor that had top-notch craftsmanship and delivered a final product above our expectations based upon the plans. My family and I would recommend Grisafe Architecture for their attention to detail, honesty, and professionalism. Thanks!

Darlene Martin

I prefer local businesses when looking for services or goods. Mark Grisafe, Architect, was a great choice. He has lived locally and his office is just off of Lakewood Blvd., in the Douglas Park area. He was easy to work with on the design. I had specific needs and wants in mind and he fulfilled very well. My home was built in 1947 and I wanted to add about 6 feet on to the front bedroom that had maintained the original features over the years. Mark presented options and I am happy with the bay window option that I selected. With the additional 6 feet, a modest walk-in closet was added as well as a bathroom with a large walk-in shower. I have dreamed of a large porch across the front of my home since I purchased it in 2000. I now have a beautiful porch with sitting space and an entrance to the remodeled guest room. The plans were completed in early 2019 and construction began in August of 2019. Work was completed as we entered the time of the Pandemic. I was thankful to have the beautiful front porch area to meet with friends in a comfortable setting. Thanks, Mark and staff!

Amanda Garrick

Mark is an amazing architect who takes pride in each job, no matter how small it may be. He was the mastermind in transforming my small condo in the East Village by working with my challenging building management and HOA. Mark was able to confirm that I had the space to raise my living room ceiling almost 6 feet to give my place a more spacious feeling. Mark’s creativity was also instrumental in expanding my tiny bathroom by moving the sink and vanity to the corner and converting some bedroom space. I can not say enough about the difference this has made to my home. Mark was patient, thorough and completed the job with integrity, even during the Covid-19 pandemic and barriers in my community. I highly recommend him.

Eion Macken

I am pleased to give a five-star review to Grisafe Architecture for their excellent services. Working with their team has been a truly rewarding experience.
From start to finish, they were professional, communicative, and detail-oriented. They listened carefully to all of my needs and ideas and were able to translate them into a beautiful design that exceeded my expectations.
The team at Grisafe Architecture made the process of designing and building my dream home a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality ensured that every aspect of the project was executed flawlessly.
I highly recommend Grisafe Architecture to anyone who is looking for a talented, creative, and highly professional team to help them with their architectural design needs. Their expertise and dedication are truly unparalleled, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them. Thank you, Grisafe Architecture, for a job well done!

Anne Wagner

Grisafe Architecture is a very professional and proficient firm. Mark Grisafe is very knowledgeable and attentive to detail as well as creative at design and problem solving, and effective in working with the city. I have worked with them for over a decade on both commercial and residential projects and I would recommend them for any project. Honest people that can be trusted to adhere to design and cost agreements...

Jacquie Ferneau

Our experience working with Grisafe Architecture, Inc. on our commercial buildout was a smooth, professional and transparent process with the best results possible. The architectural plans were clear, permitting process well managed, and the engineering checks all completed and delivered on time. We had great success working with this firm and highly recommend Grisafe Architecture for both residential and commercial projects.

Milica Obradovic-Gajic

I had the pleasure of working with Mark and his team for my home renovation project, and I can confidently say that they exceeded my expectations. I was initially referred to Mark by a friend who is also a structural engineer, and I'm grateful for the recommendation.

What impressed me the most about Mark and his team was their ability to think outside of the box and come up with creative solutions for my project. They were always upfront and transparent about costs, and while they may not be the least expensive option out there, I believe that you get what you pay for when it comes to quality architectural services.

Despite seeing some negative reviews about the cost of their services, I never found this to be an issue. Mark and his team explained everything upfront and were clear about the scope of the project from the outset.

Overall, I highly recommend Mark and his team for any home renovation, addition, or ADU project. Their innovative ideas and attention to detail are truly impressive, and I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again in the future.

Kathryn Atkins

We had no idea! Never having built anything beyond a Legos train station, we were not prepared for the enormity of our undertaking. We didn’t know what we didn’t know about architecture. More importantly, we didn’t know what we wanted for our Southern California home. We thought we wanted an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) because it was all the rage.

Mark Grisafe drew up the plans, and we were aghast! Really? That much detail? Every teeny element was crucial, meaning inches, feet, walls, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, stairs, footings, ceilings, floors, etc., ad nauseum, had to be perfect. (We were newbies.) Months later—it all takes time, and it doesn’t pay to rush—we were finally ready to rock ‘n roll after several iterations, and then the enormity of actually adding a NEW STREET ADDRESS to our home gave us huge pause. We decided it wasn’t what we wanted after all.

LONG STORY short and after another run at the plans we had a set of drawings for a remodel (not an ADU) we liked. Detailed. Over the top. Really. But what we wanted. The county quickly approved the plans. And the rest is history.

THE BOTTOM LINE:
We were thrilled with the final project. It. Is. Beautiful. All the sweat, blood, and tears were worth it. Pages of flat, paper drawings magically (haha) became three-dimensional with our great contractor's help.

Owner Mark Grisafe was professional and patient as we slogged through the process like recruits trying to arm-crouch through basic training muck. He also arranged for required safety rulings with a capable structural engineer and later a quick and helpful consult with a solar engineer when we were choosing among solar companies.

To a person, the staff at Grisafe Architecture, Inc. were courteous, competent, responsive, and good humored—even when we were stressed to Mach-level twelve.

If we were to do it again (however, I think we’re done here), we’d choose Grisafe Architecture, Inc. in a heartbeat. Thanks for a beautiful remodel.

We hope you come back to this website for before and after photos. We are overwhelmed at the moment...moving back in, as it were.