Paul Raff Explained

Paul Raff
Birth Name:Paul Raff
Birth Place:Montreal, Quebec, Canada[1]
Nationality:Canadian
Alma Mater:University of Waterloo
Practice:Paul Raff Studios

Paul Raff is a Canadian architect and artist. His practice, Paul Raff Studio, is located in Toronto, Ontario.[2]

Early life

Raff was born in Montreal and his family moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He spent much of his childhood in the Canadian Prairies.[3]

Raff graduated from the University of Waterloo and began his career at architectural firms in New York, Barcelona and Hong Kong.[4]

Work

Raff's early work included a design for the redevelopment of Toronto's waterfront.[5] Since establishing Paul Raff Studio, Raff has designed many private residences[6] [7] [8] and public artworks such as at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre station in Toronto.[9] [10] [11]

Awards

Raff was awarded the Allied Arts Medal by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the Allied Arts Award for lifetime achievement by the Ontario Association of Architects.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tsifliklis . Athaina . Paul Raff's vision for Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station . City Life . 28 November 2018.
  2. News: Loney . Heather . Architect Paul Raff to create 1.6 km art fence in Toronto’s Don Valley . 28 November 2018 . Global News . 28 May 2014.
  3. Web site: Vanular . Caley . World Housing: Paul Raff Interview . Caley Vanular . 28 November 2018.
  4. Web site: Architect . Canadian . A Fine Balance . Canadian Architect . 28 November 2018.
  5. Web site: Tsifliklis . Athaina . Paul Raff . City Life . 28 April 2019.
  6. News: Mays . John . Landscape and Light on Toronto's Bridle Path . 29 April 2019 . The Globe and Mail.
  7. Web site: Lewson . Simon . Tinkering to tailer an Annex Mansion . The Globe and Mail . The Globe and Mail . 29 April 2019.
  8. Web site: Lewson . Simon . A Sun-Drenched 'Kaleidoscope House' in Toronto . Azure Magazine . 29 April 2019.
  9. Web site: Loney . Heather . Architect Paul Raff to create 1.6 km art fence in Toronto’s Don Valley . Global News . 29 April 2019.
  10. Web site: Dixon . Guy . Act II for a Toronto theatre . The Globe And Mail . 29 April 2019.
  11. Web site: Dixon . Guy . A subway station worth lingering in . The Globe And Mail . 29 April 2019.
  12. Web site: Tsifliklis . Athaina . Paul Raff’s vision for Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station . City Life . 29 April 2019.

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