The Raleigh Architecture Company

What The Raleigh Architecture Company does

The Raleigh Architecture Company (RACo) is a privately held design-build architecture firm founded in 2012 in Raleigh, North Carolina, by Craig Kerins (FAIA, general contractor) and Robby Johnston (AIA). The firm provides integrated architectural design and construction services alongside its sister company, The Raleigh Construction Company, which the co-founders established at inception. RACo specializes in modernist residential architecture (custom single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family developments), commercial architecture (restaurants, breweries, retail upfits), and adaptive reuse of existing buildings, primarily within Raleigh and the broader Triangle region of North Carolina.

The firm's core methodology centers on architect-led design-build delivery, with each project being custom, site-specific, and shaped by client goals and contextual constraints. The team of approximately 10 — including two licensed architect principals, several construction project managers, and additional licensed architects with backgrounds at firms such as Kieran Timberlake, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, Butler Armsden, and Tonic Design — works iteratively with clients from initial concept through construction administration. RACo combines modernist design principles with ecologically sustainable building practices and has particular depth in urban infill and adaptive reuse, including the firm's own offices at 716 S. Saunders Street. The practice has earned continuous industry recognition, including the 2023 Kamphoefner Award (North Carolina's highest architecture honor) and the 2022 AIA Triangle Firm of the Year Award.

RACo generates revenue through project-based professional services fees for custom architectural design and construction commissions. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to individual project scope, with billing structured as multi-year contracts typical of design-build engagements. The firm has completed over 100 residential and commercial projects since founding and operates primarily through direct client engagement, with business sourced via referrals, industry reputation, and earned media coverage. The customer base spans individual residential homeowners, multi-family developers (including Clark Townhomes and Fairweather Condos), and a long tail of commercial SMB clients across restaurants, breweries, retail, and hospitality.

Name

The Raleigh Architecture Company

Legal name

The Raleigh Architecture Co.

Website

https://raleigh-architecture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Raleigh Architecture Company is a Raleigh, NC design-build architecture firm founded in 2012, providing integrated architectural design and construction services for residential, commercial, and adaptive reuse projects serving homeowners, developers, and small businesses across the North Carolina Triangle region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Design-Build Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Residential Building Construction (2361), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Design-build construction
• Residential architecture
• Commercial architecture
• Adaptive reuse

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Custom architectural design for residential and commercial projects, including new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse. Services range from initial concept through construction administration.
2. Construction Services: Design-build construction services through sister company The Raleigh Construction Company, providing integrated project delivery from design through built completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Raleigh Architecture Company delivers architect-led design and construction services for modern residential and commercial projects, including new construction, renovations, multi-family housing, and adaptive reuse. Operating as a design-build practice alongside its sister company The Raleigh Construction Company, the firm manages projects from initial concept through construction administration under one unified team, with a focus on modernist design and ecologically sustainable buildings in the Raleigh and North Carolina region.

Product overview

The Raleigh Architecture Company (RACo) is a design-build architecture firm that operates alongside its sister company, The Raleigh Construction Company, to provide integrated architectural design and construction services. Founded in 2012 by Craig Kerins and Robby Johnston, the firm specializes in modern residential architecture (including single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family developments) and commercial architecture (restaurants, breweries, retail upfits, and adaptive reuse projects). The company's portfolio includes projects such as Madre restaurant, Clark Townhomes, Woodburn Residence, Happy + Hale locations, Trophy Brewing, Vault Craft, Hartwell, Fairweather Condos, and various residential projects in the Raleigh and North Carolina area. RACo has completed over 100 residential and commercial projects and is recognized for its commitment to modernist design principles, sustainable building practices, and urban revitalization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Custom architectural design services for residential and commercial projects, including new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects, delivered from initial concept through construction administration.
• Design-Build Services Integrated design and construction services under one unified process, combining RACo's architecture with The Raleigh Construction Company's building services for seamless project delivery from concept through completion.
• Residential Architecture Custom residential projects including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and multi-family housing developments for homeowners and developers in Raleigh and North Carolina.
• Commercial Architecture Commercial projects including restaurants, breweries, retail spaces, offices, and adaptive reuse of existing buildings for hospitality, retail, and small business clients.
• Urban Infill Development Specialized urban infill development that transforms neglected lots and existing buildings in urban neighborhoods into modern residential and commercial spaces, including adaptive reuse of historic structures.
• The Raleigh Construction Company (Construction Services) The affiliated construction company that partners with The Raleigh Architecture Company to deliver construction services for design-build projects, handling all building aspects from site work through completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ projects completed in Raleigh and North Carolina since 2012
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Raleigh Construction CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company established alongside The Raleigh Architecture Company by founders Craig Kerins and Robby Johnston. Provides integrated construction services for design-build projects, enabling seamless project delivery from design through construction completion. Handles projects including Happy + Hale Durham, Trophy Brewing & Taproom, and serves as contractor for various projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KieranTimberlake: Philadelphia architecture and research practice recognized for sustainable, technology-driven residential and institutional work. It is comparable to RACo on design quality and sustainability, though it is not a direct construction competitor.
• Cline Design Associates: Raleigh architecture, planning, and interiors firm with residential and commercial capabilities, providing a relevant regional comparison on project scope and client base with a broader service mix.
• Lake Flato Architects: San Antonio architecture practice known for sustainable, regionally responsive residential, hospitality, and civic work. It is comparable to RACo's sustainable design positioning and project mix, but does not provide the same integrated construction arm.
• HagerSmith Design: Raleigh-based architecture, interiors, and planning practice serving built-environment projects across the region. It is comparable to RACo on commercial, residential, and urban project work, but operates with a broader multidisciplinary offering.
• Pearce Brinkley Yumkas: Raleigh architecture firm working across commercial, civic, and residential projects. It is a relevant regional comparison for design sophistication and project categories, although its core offering is not an integrated construction operation.

Direct peers

• New City Design: Raleigh architecture and urban-design practice focused on infill, mixed-use, and community projects. It is particularly comparable to RACo where contextual design and urban redevelopment are central to the commission.
• O'Brien/Atkinson Architects: Raleigh architecture practice known for historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and context-sensitive design. Its project types and sustainability orientation closely overlap with RACo's residential, commercial, and adaptive-reuse portfolio.
• Tonic Design + Tonic Construction: Raleigh-based architecture and construction practice that uses an integrated design-build model, making it the closest operating and regional peer to The Raleigh Architecture Company.
• Clearscapes Art + Architecture: Raleigh architecture and urban-design practice with residential, commercial, and place-based work that competes for similar local clients and design mandates, although it is primarily architecture-led.

Regional players

• Build LLC: Seattle-based firm combining architecture, interiors, and construction in a design-build model. It is directly comparable in delivery approach and custom residential/commercial work, but serves a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-raleigh-architecture-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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