Today we’re chatting with Robin Raines. Robin brings over 30 years of architectural expertise to Rowhouse Architects, focusing on affordable housing, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation. Today she resides in Asheville, NC but is originally from Grundy, Virginia, Robin proudly calls herself “a coal miner’s daughter,” embracing her Appalachian roots.

She discovered her passion for architecture at Virginia Tech, where she earned her degree and began her mission to design spaces that truly make a difference.

We talk about: 

- Robin Raines shares her experience in Asheville during and after Hurricane Helene, including the loss of historic buildings in the River Arts District and the challenges of rebuilding.

- We discuss the architectural community’s role in recovery, from zoning changes to master planning and what are the opportunities to shape a more resilient future.

- We then talk about Robin’s work as an architect in Asheville and how context-sensitive infill projects and missing middle housing can provide more affordable, livable options.

- Robin shares how her journey to becoming majority owner at Rowhouse Architects started with a plate of spaghetti and she also shares the importance of support from her peer networks as she has risen in leadership in her career.

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Links:

Rowhouse on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rowhouse_arch/

Rowhouse Architects Website: https://rowhouse-architects.com/

Robin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-raines-b0057135/

Robin/ Asheville/ Hurricane Helene: https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/robin-raines-rowhouse-architects/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgPRJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3NFM4UUU2dXFJOXJDeEN0AR41fSr49iojMgPPc-PbOrZqz7mFS6jVRuQwFM7FZPMyDmnF0erpDunNVTDGTQ_aem_m8BbaGQTGvWKQoh7lmKnrg

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