I spent several years running my Long Beach architecture firm as a sole proprietor. As a result, I wore a lot of hats. I, of course, did all the architectural design. I also did code research, worked with city officials to get plans approved, took measurements, met with general contractors and …
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Adding Your Company’s Personality to a Space Through Long Beach Tenant Improvements
Tenant improvements can mean different things to different companies. For some companies, when it comes to tenant improvements, they’re just looking for a fresh coat of paint and new carpet in their leased space. Others are looking for a full makeover. The size of the budget a tenant is able to …
A Long Beach Architect’s Perspective on Client Collaboration
When I first went out on my own as an architect—more than 20 years ago now—I made it one of my goals to be an architect who truly collaborates with my clients. I think most architects would say they also do this, but how it looks in practice definitely varies from firm to firm and from architect to …