About Tom Loew
Biography
Since 1988, Tom has owned and developed a design/build firm in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in custom designed homes and remodels. Tom’s ability to guide and instruct others though the process of home design and construction is a trademark of his professional practice. This endeavor has proven to be a fulfilling life’s work, which draws from a rich architectural education from the University of Illinois. Over the course of 30 plus years, Tom has demonstrated an unmistakable ability to synthesize concepts and programming requirements and to translate these objectives into built works. With well over 100 built projects, Tom’s work embodies both an aptitude for the process of home design as well as a refined skill of hands-on craftsmanship with respect to numerous building trades. While Tom’s passion comes from a desire to see the creation of meaningful architectural form and space, his deep care for his clients and professionalism have produced longstanding relationships in addition to a long list of rewarding projects.

Education
- Master of Architecture, University of Illinois (1991)
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, University of Illinois (1985)
Teaching and advising
Classes taught
- ARCH 373: Architecture and the Landscape
- ARCH 475: Capstone Studio
- ARCH 476: Residential Design/Build Studio
- ARCH 571: Detail & Fabrication--A Residential Design/Build Studio, Custom Home Design (2018)