It’s hard to believe 12 years have passed since completion of the Globe Mills. Conversion of this blighted, abandoned industrial complex on the edge of downtown Sacramento to a thriving loft and senior housing project is still amazing today … but how much has changed. Rest in peace Ali Youssefi.
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A Grand Facade is Glowing Again

Over 100 years ago, the Bel-Vue on 8th was among the very first ‘mixed use’ buildings in downtown Sacramento, with comfortable apartments above American Cash, a ground floor grocery + hardware store. Designed by California’s first state architect, this was a gem honored on the National Historic Register – but it’s better days were a distant memory as it slipped into decay, an abandoned wreck filled with bat, pigeons and rot.
Today it’s glowing again, full of tenants who enjoy the historic restored interior down to the claw foot tubs and rich moldings, and the lobby fitted out like an elegant library. Applied Architecture was proud to have assisted young developer Ali Youssefi on this adventure, completed six months after he was tragically lost to cancer.
The Bel-Vue has regained its spot among Sacramento’s treasures.
Michael F. Malinowski FAIA Architect
So nice to get those pats on the back from our customers
ADU projects are small … but just as complex as a complete new home. This Elk Grove customer appreciated our help in making his dream ‘small home’ a reality!
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Mike and his team are very diligent and professional. I hired them to design our ADU. Mike took the time to meet with us and listened to our wants and needs, then incorporated them into the design. He educated us on what could be done and why some things we wanted cannot be done. The use of space is perfectly designed. The communication throughout the wntire process was clear and concise. We are almost finished with the construction phase of our project and could not be happier. We definitely would recommend Mike and his team if you are planning a custom home.
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The Million Dollar Bus Stop
Million Dollar Bus Stop Friday, March 29, 2013