“Tom worked with me as a designer on the Morris Performing Arts Center. It was a demanding and complex renovation project, with intricacies and subtleties that would have greatly challenged a much more experienced designer. From the very start, I saw a design talent and maturity level in Tom that was beyond his years. Along with his commitment to the design process with hard work, and his constant dedication to design integrity. Tom gave a full measure toward the ultimate success of the project. He is a very gifted and talented architect, without bravura or self-promotion, and an absolute dedication to the art and craft of his chosen profession”

Theo Pappas, AIA,
Executive Director | Principal Fanning Howey Associates
Former Senior Associate Kessler Associates

“No matter the circumstance, be it design, production, presentations, or the menial tasks that we all took part in, Tom’s attitude was always one of confidence and steadfastness. That “bring it on” demeanor helped buoy and inspire Ed and me as well as the rest of the staff. It helped all of us carry on with our disparate responsibilities with the knowledge that Tom would accomplish what was asked - and more.”

James Cardoza, AIA

“Tom's design sensitivity to the historic architectural fabric is evident in the seamless integration of the new 25m swimming pool. He guided the board of directors and members of the DGC to acknowledge the past and embrace moving forward into the future.”

Lee Woodruff, General Mng./Dir. of Golf, TPC Michigan
Former, COO | Director of Golf, Detroit Golf Club

Armory Arts Project
Jackson, Michigan
Project Architect
McIntosh Poris Associates

"Tom Roberts was a visionary design influence on the Armory Arts
Project in Jackson,MI. He was involved in the very early stages as
an integral part of the architectural team and was consistently a
source of innovative ideas and approaches that were always
grounded in the ultimate use of the space and it's ability to not
only serve but inspire the future artists residents."

Neeta Delaney, President & CEO, ArtServe Michigan
Founder, Armory Arts Project - Jackson, MI.

“In my capacity as Vice President-Design at Smith Group, I have witnessed Tom’s design passion and have come to respect his capabilities. Tom and I collaborated within a larger design team to create concepts of a residential development in Detroit. His concern, knowledge and expertise regarding urban and historic preservation issues were influential in the resolution of our proposed schemes. Tom displayed a conscientious work attitude and demonstrated a passion for architecture and design.”

Paul Urbanek, AIA, Vice President-Design, Smith Group

“Tom's experience and ability to think on multiple planes was
invaluable as we created a practical new vision of the Club's
future activities and role in the region's society. What an asset it
has been to have Tom's participation to help us set the right
architectural direction for the DYC, simultaneously considering
bricks and mortar, practical utilization and historic preservation.”

Garrett Myer, DYC Strategic Planning Committee Chairman

“The project from the onset was an unbelievable prospect. This project was complicated, and was of necessity, synergist among the players (the “Team”) from the start. The underlying issues to be resolved included knitting together 5 different historic buildings, all at different levels, and in a variety of conditions. Created, against all odds, were bright, airy, modern spaces, and a stunning new primary entrance, that all integrate in a most sensitive fashion with their historic counterparts. The creative solutions that came from Tom were clearly award-winning and are eminently functional.  One of the many challenges was finances, this drove all decisions, but with an underlying theme that we still wanted to do the job 'correctly'; this was to be a “50 year project.” Tom carried this factor through every facet of the project and we finished on time and in budget. In communicating some dramatic changes to the structures, Tom (the consummate 'teacher') was able to prepare careful conceptual arguments and renderings to assure everyone certain access issues had a unique solution, but that it would truly be done in a manner that was respectful of the past. Throughout our entire relationship the process was always magical, and the results are incomparable .”

David Coleman, CCD Restoration Committee Chairman

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