Cover graphic for Talking Home Renovations episode 44, "TikTok Architect". The background photo is a close-up of Tom Reynolds, the TikTok Architect, a man with glasses, a beard, and short Afro-textured hair.

Tom Reynolds is TikTok Architect, a real architect who shares his experience and love for architecture with his audience of almost 15,000 followers on TikTok. Tom and I had a long talk about what to expect when you will be renovating your house, his own home renovation experiences, his career, why to hire an architect, and more.

About our guest:

Tom Reynolds is an Artist, Architect and Activist currently managing a small design firm focusing on community redevelopment and affordable housing design. Additionally, he is a partner in a political data analysis firm focusing on progressive New Jersey candidates and issues. 

Tom has an unending passion for architecture, engineering, construction and design. He had spent almost 10 years with John J Perkins, AIA as an lead architectural designer working on commercial office and warehouse design. Projects including test kitchen for a national brand, offices for financial brands, non-profits and more.

Tom Reynolds holds a LEED Green Associate credential and a FEMA certification for Resilient Design for Coastal Communities.

Tom serves as a founding member and current Vice-President of the New Jersey chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects, member of the Montclair Zoning Board, and is secretary of BlueWave New Jersey