January 29, 2026
Be it fate, manifestation or luck, there are some full circle moments in life that confirm the paths we have chosen. For Craig Mosher celebrating 35 years with Architecture49 and long known as an aviation enthusiast, one such moment may have been when he was tasked with designing an air traffic control tower at the Halifax Airport for one of his school projects; only to then design the real thing as a licensed and practicing architect years later.
With his experience in design, 3D modelling and computer modelling, Craig has been able to explore the design world for decades. His passion for thoughtful, impactful design has remained constant throughout his career. At his core, Craig recognizes it as an honour to better the lives of people through design. “It’s a great privilege to have the chance to help people through the way buildings interact with our immediate environment in the city around them. I think everyone would like to have a positive legacy and that is my chance,” he said.
Craig’s legacy is perhaps best seen through the perspective of those who have worked alongside him. Retired A49’er Ron Burdock, long-time friend and colleague of Craig’s said, “I don’t believe I can think of an example of a building that Craig designed that was dictated by what was fashionable at the time. He knows his own mind and takes a long view, that a building will be around a lot longer than any whim or trend, so he designs for the next decades, not next week or the next year. He’s what you’d call “a true classic”.”
Craig's career has evolved through trends, company changes and technological advancements. Some of those leading to discovering new techniques for design and being at the forefront of new tech when introduced to the industry. In 1993 Craig and Ron submitted a rendering to a global competition by Silicon Graphics (the same software that developed Jurassic Park) and were crowned the winners after teaching themselves how to use the software in the previous few years.
Having known Craig for as long as he has, Ron said, “There are things he confirmed in me. Maybe the best example of that is ‘listen first, talk later’.” Ron went on to explain Craig’s approach with each job, “to find out, and then to take that information and turn it into something that was uniquely the clients. We came to realise that often the best work we did was when we didn’t know what we were doing, precisely because we had no choice but to listen and learn from the ground up.”
This sentiment was echoed when speaking with Craig and reiterated when asked about the advice he has for those entering the design world. “Keep an open mind,” he said. “Read the room and understand how people are feeling and why they feel the way they do.”
There is a strength of character to Craig that Ron points to, which lays the foundation for Craig’s success. “Still waters run deep,” Ron said. “Craig is an intensely warm person, but perhaps with good insulation and a tight air barrier around him. He’s super-smart, dryly funny, observant, and perceptive, and he’s absolutely committed to doing the best work possible, and to being true to his word and his principles.”
We can all look forward to seeing what comes next for Craig at A49. “This is my home,” Craig said. “I’ve been here for almost my whole working life, I’m happy.”
With many more exciting things to come, we share our congratulations with Craig. Cheers to 35 years.