At Glow Architects, we believe in the transformative power of architecture to shape communities, foster a sense of belonging, and create lasting connections. Based in Tampa, Florida, our international architectural and interior design firm is dedicated to designing spaces that not only meet the needs of our clients but also contribute positively to the broader social fabric.
Whether working on religious buildings, corporate offices, retail spaces, or high-end residences, we focus on projects that offer comfort, anchor individuals in their environment, and inspire a deep sense of fulfillment.
Our approach is centered on collaboration—empowering clients by making them active participants in the design process. Through innovative 3D renderings, we make their vision Glow, bringing it to life while ensuring clarity and confidence throughout every phase. By prioritizing functionality, aesthetic integrity, and budget, we create environments that are both beautiful and practical, providing our clients with a strong sense of ownership and satisfaction.
At Glow Architects, every project is an opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact on the communities we serve, transforming spaces into places of true connection.
Glow Architects belongs to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).
"Individuals score points, but teams win games." – Zig Ziglar
At Glow Architects, we believe in the power of collaboration. Our strength lies in the collective effort of diverse individuals working together towards a common goal. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive culture that encourages growth, creativity, and mutual support, ensuring that each member contributes to the success of every project.
To better serve our clients and adapt to evolving needs, we’ve embraced flexibility and inclusion in our practice. Half of our staff works remotely, enabling us to build a diverse workforce that brings unique perspectives to the table. This adaptability allows us to work seamlessly across various environments while continuing to collaborate effectively and achieve our clients’ goals.
GLORIA KLOTER, AIA, NCARB, CODIA
Founder | CEO
"The Artist"
Gloria Kloter, AIA, NCARB, CODIA, is an award-winning architect, founder and CEO of Glow Architects, a keynote speaker, and a bestselling author. Gloria has been a practicing architect both in her home country (Dominican Republic) and in the United States since 2004. She is an advocate for immigrant architects, women in architecture, and motherhood.
In her book, “The Architecture of Motherhood: Your Blueprint to Glow as a Business Woman and Mom”, she shares her incredible journey to becoming a worldwide renowned architect and business owner while being a new mom. Through this book, the reader can learn how women in any industry can find a balance between their professional life and motherhood without having to compromise either role. Gloria is also a co-author of the bestselling book “City Shapers: Stories of Immigrant Designers”, a compilation of the journey of 24 successful professionals from all over the world who are making a positive impact and paving the way in the USA as architects and leaders in our industry, and “Prospering in the US: A Handbook For Immigrant Architects”, a comprehensive guide for foreign architects pursuing success in the US.
Kloter has dedicated a huge chunk of her career to helping other young architects grow. As a leader in the architecture community, she is the founder of the Foreign Architects, a private online community where she mentors young and aspiring immigrant architects on how to obtain their architect license in the United States.
As a testament to her influence and impact, Gloria Kloter currently serves as the Director of Programs for the Immigrant Architects Coalition, and has been elected as a 2025-2027 At-Large Representative to the Strategic Council for AIA National, and she’s also Architect Licensing Advisor of the State of Florida through AIA Florida. She has been a part of the Board of Directors of the AIA Tampa Bay where she is the founder and chairperson of the Women in Architecture (WIA) committee.
Among her awards and recognitions, Gloria is a recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award 2022 by Realty 2.0 and the AIA Tampa Bay 2020 Kelley Emerging Professional Award, She was also honored with the 2019 Sho-Ping Ching Women’s Leadership Summit Scholarship, a recognition to mid-career women architects who are advancing toward leadership roles and are making a positive impact within their communities. Gloria was also honored in the Sho-Ping Chin: Legacy Of Leaders Exhibition in the AIA WLS 2023 and A’24 conference in Washington, DC.
Gloria has been a keynote speaker and panelist on several occasions at the AIA National Conference on Architecture 2022 and 2024, NOMA National Conference 2024, Women Leadership Summit Miami 2023, Young Architect conference 2019, YASS 2020, YAWS 2021, NCARB's Architect Licensing Advisor Summit 2019, Women Architects Festival 2022, World Creativity and Innovation Conference 2021, AIA Western Mountain Region Vision 2020, and Realty 2.0 2022, among other events.
Gloria Kloter and Glow Architects have been featured by major architectural and global publications like Architizer, Young Architect Podcast, Context & Clarity Podcast, Practice Disrupted Podcast, The IAC Podcast, From The Honeycomb Podcast, Mentor Dino, EntreArchitect, Arquitexto, NCARB, YAF Connection, South Tampa Magazine, Thrive Global, Tech Times, Influencive, and others, regarding her experience in the field of Architecture, and her journey as a foreign architect and mother in the USA.
JEREMY KLOTER
CFO | Business Development
"The Strategist"
Jeremy Kloter, a veteran and real estate broker, is a native of the Tampa Bay area where he has taken a committed and engaged approach to lead the strategic growth of Glow Architects. After serving in the United States Marine Corps he expanded his expertise in business with studies conducted at the University of Tampa. This helped him excel and start multiple companies that touch various parts of real estate and architecture.
His business acumen allows for the creatives within Glow Architects to thrive and focus on what makes the firm the best at what it does with residential and commercial projects. As a connected individual he's also responsible for brand development and business development with investors, developers, contractors and other companies that bring the visions of the clients they serve to life.
In his free time he enjoys his family, weight lifting, building businesses and being outdoors.
Luis is a Computer Graphic Artist and production Manager with over twenty years of experience in the field of architecture creating 3D models and making virtual reality videos aimed to promoting and selling architectural projects. He has worked on a large range of projects of different sizes, from urban scale projects to single homes.
Luis is a person committed to excellence. He guides the design process by extracting the ideas and designs from clients and re-creating it in a model. This talent gives clients a realistic expectation of the space and how it will look when finished. Luis is a great team player and goes the extra mile to make sure every design is well thought out.
Luis considers himself to be a creative mind, a person of principles, integrity and trust worthy. He’s passionate about his Christian faith, his family, listening to music, drawing and painting.
LUIS CRUCETA
CCO | Communications
"The Visionary"