Thomas J. Sykes

Managing Principal, Gaming

AIA, PP

Thomas J. Sykes

About

Tom Sykes received his Bachelor of Architecture with Honors from the University of Notre Dame in 1974, laying the foundation for more than 45 years of architectural design and master planning experience. In 1979, he founded SOSH Architects, and his vision has taken the firm from a solo practice to a team of approximately 40 design professionals and support personnel. Tom has received dozens of accolades for his creative designs and has amassed a wealth of experience in large-scale projects for clientele in both the public and private sectors. His commitment to improving the communities in which he works is evidenced by the outstanding planning and designs he has developed for schools, municipal facilities, community buildings, and resorts alike. Tom approaches each project with a new perspective, providing creative planning and design solutions to meet and exceed the client’s goals. 

Regarded as an expert in hospitality and casino design, as well as city and resort planning, Tom Sykes co-founded Atlantic City’s Special Improvement District and has lectured at many professional associations, including Hospitality Design, the London Gaming Conference, the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, and Stockton University.