Craig Race Architecture

Great architectural firm!!

Highly recommend!! Craig and his team helped with our east end Toronto renovation and were extremely knowledgeable and always very responsive. Looking forward to working with them again on our next project!

I really appreciated the professionalism that Craig and the team brought to the project. All aspects were carefully thought out, the right questions were asked and deadlines were met.

Craig was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He walked us through the design development stage and helped us to figure out our wants" vs "needs". We had a rough idea for the cottage look and layout - and Craig took that concept and made it a million times better!Everyone who has seen our cottage loves the design and we are extremely happy with the space. Craig adapted the design to suit our budgets as actual costs started to be known so we could stay on budget. His design is flexible

I am pleased to recommend Craig Race, Architect, without reservation. ..My wife, Elaine, and I first contacted him from the Globe and Mail articles about the laneway housing bylaw proposal.. As he had early knowledge and participation in the creation of the bylaw, he was very much what we were looking for with our unusual City of Toronto lot. After meeting with him several times and designing a concept, Craig took the reins and lead us through the Committee of Adjustment process and ultimately through building permit. Though I am an experienced builder—11 self storage buildings and two luxury homes in North Toronto—I was happy to have Craig as point man through the city process.At the outset of the Committee hearing, beginning with the Committee members discussions, it appeared we were doomed. However, in 20 minutes, Craig artfully changed their minds with logic and charm, resulting in a unanimous approval.Subsequently, Craig guided us, successfully, through an appeal by a vexatious developer neighbour and punitive development charges negotiations with the City, resulting in savings of $192,000.Our meetings, interactions and telephone conferences have always been punctual and enjoyable.  We have found his fees reasonable.Additionally, I would like to say that his adjutant, Sarah Donaldson, is also a pleasure to work with and exceedingly competent.I would be happy to discuss our experience with Craig Race Architecture if requested.

Craig is an incredible architect and professional. He and his team did an amazing job on our project. I would recommend his firm to anyone in need of a creative design or expert guidance.

Craig Race and his team helped us with a design for a large renovation on our heritage home just outside of Toronto. Craig was very easy to work with, professional and very understanding of the situation we were in with the heritage requirements. We had a very specific requirements we wanted to meet and Craig and his team took the time to listen and understand our interests. They proposed some great options and we were able to come to a great design for our forever home. We couldn't have been happier with the team at Craig Race Architecture and would happier refer our friends to this team.

I am working with Craig and his team to do a knock-down rebuild of my family home in the Toronto Beaches. Craig's design aesthetic and sensibilities around sustainable urbanism are the main reasons he was selected as my architect. Craig and his team have been great to work with. Responsive, professional, flexible, transparent, thorough and thoughtful with timelines and budgets. We have completed the design phase and filed for permits with the city but will wait for things to go back to normal post COVID-19 before resuming the project. Thank you Craig!

I have had the opportunity to work with Craig and his staff in multiple capacities on several projects. Any questions or concerns were always dealt with promptly and earnestly. Craig's approach to building envelope design has increased my understanding and appreciation of what makes a comfortable, efficient, long lasting structure. I am always looking forward to seeing his next exciting and inspired design.