Tom is a New Zealand registered architect and serves as the director of Hopwood Architects, an architectural and interior design firm located in Ōpunakē, Taranaki. He has had the privilege of working with top architectural practices - Scarlet Architects and Bossley Architects in Auckland, where he received mentorship from the renowned architect, Pete Bossley. His expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, public, and institutional projects.