Paul Raff is a Canadian architect and artist. His practice, Paul Raff Studio, is located in

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Early life

Raff was born in

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and his family moved to

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. He spent much of his childhood in the Canadian Prairies. Raff graduated from the University of Waterloo and began his career at architectural firms in New York, Barcelona and Hong Kong.

Work

Raff's early work included a design for the redevelopment of Toronto's waterfront. Since establishing Paul Raff Studio, Raff has designed many private residences and public artworks.

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.

References

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