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Tom Savory, FAIA, serves as a Lecturer in the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture at Clemson University's College of Architecture, Art and Construction. With over 40 years of professional practice, he specializes in public higher education and civic architecture projects, including founding Watson Tate Savory Architecture (1998-2021).
His educational background includes:
- Master of Architecture, University of Michigan (1984)
- Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Clemson University (1981)
Savory's research focuses on architectural design integration in civic contexts and modern architectural history, particularly Columbia, SC's Modernist Legacy. His work emphasizes community engagement and historical context in design solutions.
His distinguished career has earned significant recognition:
- Elevation to AIA College of Fellows (2018, Object One: Design)
- Over 65 American Institute of Architects design awards
- 2016 AIA South Carolina Center for Architecture competition win
Tom Savory actively shapes architectural discourse through leadership roles including chairing the AIA SC Fellows Committee, co-founding the Columbia Design League (1997), and civic service on Columbia's Design/Development Review Commission and multiple cultural boards.
