SWBR
Tom Gears has had a long and successful career at SWBR. Tom joined the company in 1988 as a Senior Project Architect and worked in that role until 1997. Tom then became a Principal at SWBR, a position they held for almost 20 years. In 2016, they were appointed President of the company, where they continue to lead with expertise and innovation. SWBR is a highly respected design firm specializing in architecture, landscape architecture, structural engineering, and interior design, with a focus on sustainability, education, housing, corporate/industrial, and municipal design.
Tom Gears obtained their Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree from Kent State University between 1982 and 1987.
SWBR
At SWBR, there’s one thing we never forget – that every housing community, workplace or school we design is for people. We believe that spaces should enhance identity, foster relationships, and inspire its inhabitants. Our greatest contribution comes from partnering with our clients, asking questions, and listening. We develop a clear vision of the project’s purpose, a vivid portrait of the people it will serve, and a design of exceptional quality and detail, executed according to their vision. As a multidisciplinary design firm, we offer the latest thinking from a wide range of design professionals. Services include Architecture, Interior Design, Structural Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering, and Graphic Design.