Baltimore County announced the appointment of Tom Liebel, FAIA, LEED Fellow, a noted figure in the architecture and preservation community, to the Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission. This appointment to a four-year term comes at a time when the county is increasingly emphasizing the importance of preserving its rich historical and architectural heritage.
Establish by Baltimore County in 1976, the Landmarks Preservation Commission reviews proposed changes to designated historic properties, recommending new landmarks for preservation, and fostering public awareness about the county’s historical resources. Tom’s expertise will be an asset to the commission as it navigates the challenges of protecting Baltimore County’s historical legacy while accommodating contemporary development needs.
Tom has dedicated his career to the integration of historic preservation and sustainable design. As the multifamily sector leader at Moseley Architects, he has been instrumental in the restoration and adaptive reuse of several landmark buildings throughout Baltimore and the broader Maryland area.
With a career spanning more than 30 years, Tom has been recognized for his dedication to merging modern design principles with historic conservation. His work often reflects a deep understanding of the historical context, combined with a forward-looking approach to sustainability. He is currently leading the design efforts for the Mayfair Place redevelopment, which comprises the preservation of the Mayfair Theatre’s original Beaux-Arts façade and the construction of a connecting six-story, mixed-use building. The project is scheduled for completion at the end of 2024.
Tom’s expertise in blending modern sustainability practices with the careful stewardship of historical structures has earned him numerous awards and recognition from his peers. He has lectured at more than 50 national and international conferences and universities presenting case-studies for his award-winning work in urban revitalization, adaptive use of historic structures, and sustainable design.
Tom was recognized in 2013 by AIA Baltimore as Community Architect of the Year. In 2022, the Maryland Department of Planning and Maryland Planning Commissioners Association presented him with the Citizen Planner of the Year award in recognition of his years of service leading Baltimore City’s Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation. Tom was also recently elected incoming president of the Friends of Maryland’s Olmsted Parks & Landscapes.