Thomas Clark Architects

In Business Since
1984

Provides Service To
Washington, Baltimore, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Annapolis, Bowie, Hyattsville... See All

State Licensing

Trade	License #	Expiration
Architect	arc100007	04-30-2012
Architect	6428	03-03-2013

Typical Business Hours (Please call to confirm)
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Other Quick Facts

• Warranty Offered
• Free Estimates
• Bilingual

Memberships & Affiliations

• R.A., C.S.I., B.A., B.Arch., M.Arch (Urban Design)
• has taught architectural design, planning, programming, and interior design, and has been an Associate Professor, adjunct faculty member, visiting critic, speaker, and visiting lecturer at more than a dozen universities across the country since 1969. He currently teaches Architectural Technology at Morgan State University in Baltimore., He has over 40 years of experience designing residential projects of all sizes and kinds across the U.S.. The firm has projects in Iowa, Kansas, Washington DC, Ohio, Michigan, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida., For a number of years, his drawings were featured in a weekly newspaper column syndicated by King Features in 200 Sunday newspapers., He works from his studio in the middle of the business district in Baltimore, and accepts interesting commissions across the country., Mr. Clark is a registered architect with current licenses in MD, VA, and DC. He has a certificate from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He holds a B.A. in Architecture and sociology, and a professional B.Arch degree from Minnesota and a Masters of Architecture in Urban Design from Texas A&M University. He is a former member of the Urban Design and Housing committees of A.I.A.

Areas of Expertise

• Our process is collaborative. It gives you real control of your project from start to finish. Unlike many residential designers and design-builders, we specialize in helping you build exactly the project you want, both in concept and in detail.
• First, we listen to what you want to accomplish. This includes your budget, and the style of architecture you prefer. Typically, we start by providing you with several design concepts so you can see some big-picture options and what they cost. Then, based on your review and direction, we re-design, including what you tell us you liked and discarding the rest. We continue to refine the project, re-designing every aspect until you're satisfied with the design, budget, and schedule.
• Your approved design is the basis of the Construction Documents. These explain to bidders exactly how to bid and build the project, in detail, as you have approved it. With our help, you select and qualify bidders, and bid and negotiate your project. We help you create a fair owner-contractor agreement.
• In accord with the Agreement, the Contractor builds the Project as it was designed. We observe the construction and help interpret the Contract Documents during construction. We ensure that what you had us design is actually what is built. This process gives you control through the entire project, from site selection, to design, right through construction.

Awards

• More than 40 design awards. Published nationally and internationally.
• A.I.A. called one of his projects, "...one of the top 10 in the state in the 20th century."
• National speaker on energy conservation and green architecture since 1972.
• Former Associate with A.I.A. National Firm of the Year. Former lead designer with RTKL / Baltimore

Community Involvement

• Mr. Clark has served on a number of boards and committees dealing with architecture, urban design, and low income housing. He is a former grass-roots delegate to national A.I.A.
• He and his wife of more than 44 years are active on numerous community boards and active in their church, for over 30 years in the Baltimore Area.

Product Brands Used
Each client requires its unique product research. Unlike many firms, we never accept remuneration in exchange for specifying a mfgr's products.

How We Got Started
I chose to work in this industry because My uncle was an architect, and I wanted to be like him..I love working in the Baltimore-Washington area because we have everything nearby...sports, art, culture, great cities, charming little towns, mountains, forests, rivers, beaches, sailing, swimming. It's a great place to raise a family. .We started in this industry in 1961, still in college.We describe our business as Well established

Things You May Not Know About Me

• Favorite Local Restaurant: DC and Baltimore have many great places to eat.
• Favorite Travel Destination: Where my grandchildren live.
• Favorite Sports Team: The Orioles and the Ravens. What else?
• Hometown: Baltimore, for the last 30+ years.
• How is your firm different from architects selling "permit drawings." : Our clients desire real control of their construction projects. They don't let the builder design it as he goes.
• How I Spend My Time Off: What time off?