SMPC Celebrates 80 Years
SMPC Architects is celebrating 80 years in 2024. The architects who founded our firm decades ago established a strong tradition of integrity, commitment to quality and community that remains deeply rooted in our approach to design. The firm’s longevity is a testament...
Karl Schindwolf Retires After 44 Year Career in Architecture
After a forty-four-year career in the profession of architecture with more than thirty-four years at SMPC Architects, Principal Emeritus Karl Schindwolf has retired. Karl started at SMPC in 1989 and has been a principal with the firm since 2000. He has provided...
SMPC Promotions
July 12, 2023: SMPC has elevated Giusseppe Mavroleon to Associate, and Alex Nellos, Kihei Mayer and Jason Holubiak to Senior Associate. These talented professionals are a valuable asset to SMPC and we are confident they will continue to enrich and evolve our firm....
Big Turnout for Trail Maintenance in the Bosque
A large group of volunteers from SMPC, along with family, a couple dogs, and friends from Verdacity came out for trail maintenance on February 11th, our first outing of 2023. We extended our cleanup effort to include SMPC's adopted segment of trail from from Tingley...
SMPC Earns 6th Consecutive Family Friendly Business Award® at Gold Level
For the sixth consecutive year, SMPC Architects earned Gold level distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly New Mexico, a statewide project developed to recognize companies that have adopted policies that give New Mexico businesses an edge in...
Groundbreaking: Covenant Child Development Center
February 2, 2023 – Shovels turned dirt yesterday for a new Child Development Center being constructed by Hawkins Construction in North Albuquerque Acres. The new school will nurture students ranging in age from infant to pre-kindergarteners. We're anticipating the...
Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional – Marron Cooney
We are celebrating SMPC Office Administrator Marron Cooney, who recently achieved the "Certified Professional" recognition by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) . This credential demonstrates Marron's mastery of core competencies needed to support...
Celebrating 100 Years: the First National Bank Building
The First National Bank Building was constructed in 1922. It was the first tall building on Albuquerque's skyline, designed by El Paso, TX based Trost & Trost Architects & Engineers. 2022 marks the buildings' 100th anniversary, to mark the occasion, we've...
Three SMPC projects honored at 2022 AGC New Mexico Best Buildings Awards
Three recently completed projects we designed were honored at the 2022 AGC Best Buildings Awards on May 20th. Congratulations to all the nominees, especially our general contractor partners, we are grateful for your outstanding contributions to the built environment...
Groundbreaking: A New Magistrate Courthouse in Belen is Now Under Construction
April 4, 2022: the State of New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts broke ground on the new Valencia County Magistrate Courthouse in the historic Heart of Belen. This milestone is the culmination of many months of collaborative effort involving the client...
SMPC Names Two New Principals and Promotes Two to Senior Associate
Feb 22, 2022: The leadership of SMPC has grown to include two new Principals and two newly elevated Senior Associates. Architects Dale Lusk and David Edwards have been promoted to the principal group of SMPC, Interior Designer Chrystal Taliman and Architect Jackie...
Ribbon Cutting: CNM Art Department has a New Home
Two years under the cloud of Covid and something beautiful has emerged. CNM President Tracy Hartzler along with members of the CNM Art Department cut the ribbon on their new facilities within KC Hall on Friday night. After several weeks of preparation and installation...
Two Projects Honored at 2021 AIA Albuquerque Design Awards
Two recently completed projects were recognized at the 2021 AIA Albuquerque Annual Design Awards last week at the UNM School of Architecture + Planning: the CNM KC Art Building Renovation received the Honor Award for Adaptive Reuse; and Del Norte Replacement...
AIA WMR Cup Rests in New Mexico
The skies were blue and crisp, the winds were calm at Twin Warriors Golf Club on the morning of October 2, where the New Mexico Team #1 won the AIA Western Mountain Region Golf Tournament. Team members represented four New Mexico firms, Justin Milburn, FBT Architects,...
SMPC is one of the Best Places to Work in 2021
SMPC was recently honored as one of the Best Places to Work in New Mexico in 2021. Finalists are invited to attend an award banquet held at the Top Golf in Albuquerque. Albuquerque Business First's survey partner, Quantum Workplace, conducted anonymous workplace...
SMPC Elevates Four
Alex Nellos, Associate; Sarah Pulling, Senior Associate; Sonia Vinajeras-Gallegos, Associate; and Stefan Johnson, AssociateThis week SMPC Principals announced the promotion of Alex Nellos, Sonia Vinajeras-Gallegos and Stefan Johnson to Associate. Interior designer...
Jackie Bryan is WELL AP
SMPC Architects Associate Jackie Bryan, AIA, has earned the WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP™) credential through the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™), placing her among a group of leading professionals who are dedicated to supporting human health...
Architect David Hassard Retires
“ I am truly blessed to have worked continuously in my chosen profession for the past 45 years. I credit it all to my family and to the many professional relationships developed over the years. Architecture is a collaborative process and I am thankful to everyone at...
SMPC Supports OneABQ Volunteers and the City of Albuquerque’s Adopt A Trail Program
We're proud to share our adopted trail. As part of the City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department, and One ABQ Volunteer program, we've adopted a segment of the Paseo Del Bosque nature trail. Our responsibilities include visiting the site regularly to clean...
Del Norte Replacement Elementary School Nearing Completion
As the new Del Norte Elementary School is set to open soon, we thought we'd share some footage posted by the Roswell Independent School District showing the demolition of the original 60 year old facility. For more info on the new Del Norte Elementary School, check...
AIA New Mexico presents Interior Architecture Award Citation for SMPC Studio 8
SMPC is honored to be awarded for our build-out design of our office on the 8th floor at the Banque Lofts. The interior renovation introduced new materials and systems that would respect the structure and features of the original 1922 building by Henry Charles Trost....
40 Under 40
SMPC is excited to have some good news to share – Principal/Architect Erik Mease is being recognized by Albuquerque Business First as one of their Top 40 Under 40 honorees. Erik’s positive attitude, creative energy, quiet humility and candid nature characterize his...
SMPC Promotes Design Professionals to Associate
Achieving licensure is a rigorous and demanding endeavor. In New Mexico, licensing requirements include completion of a degree program at an accredited institution, gaining relevant experience through a paid internship, and passing the licensing exams – i.e, the...
#TBT the Albuquerque Civic Auditorium
Recently, our friends at Modern Albuquerque shared digitized film footage they obtained depicting the construction of the Albuquerque Civic Auditorium. We celebrate the history of our city and the work of our firm, and are pleased to share this footage, along with...
#givingtuesday
In 2019, to commemorate 75 years in the business of architecture in New Mexico, the staff of SMPC committed to 75 charitable opportunities to give back to the community that has supported us for so long. Our activities included community engagement and educational...
Neighborwoods and Tree New Mexico
SMPC recognizes the important benefits of a healthy canopy of trees in our urban environment, they add beauty, help to reduce air and noise pollution, help conserve water and reduce soil erosion, and support wildlife and plant diversity – among other features. On...
Helping Habitat
Last Saturday afternoon, SMPC staff brought tasty Dion's pizza and salads to feed the hard-working volunteers of Habitat for Humanity. With over 30 volunteers on site, the housing development on Albuquerque's Westside is built with dedication and support from the...
One Central Awarded Associated Builders & Contractors Eagle Award
On Friday, October 25, Associated Builders & Contractors New Mexico Chapter celebrated outstanding projects which demonstrate the highest quality of workmanship in the construction industry. Klinger Constructors, LLC, the general contractor of the One Central...
SMPC Opens Doors for ABQ ArtWalk!
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Alex Nellos is Awarded the Bronze Medal by Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society
The Gamma Lambda chapter of Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts recently presented Alex Nellos the Bronze Medal at a ceremony at George Pearl Hall, School of Architecture & Planning. The Bronze Medal is awarded by the individual chapters...
Erik Mease Promoted to Principal
SMPC has promoted architect Erik Mease to Principal. SMPC Architects has promoted Erik Mease to Principal. Erik has over 18 years of experience in architecture and has been an energetic catalyst in contributing to the advancement of the firm’s design culture. Erik has...
Double Eagle II Hangar – Construction Progress
Double Eagle Airport's new hangar is under construction. We are excited to share some progress pictures from the steel being erected over the last week. What a great view of the Sandia Mountains! AEC TEAM: SMPC Architects Architect AECOM Structural Engineer...
Coffee and Blocks
It’s amazing what a positive effect a quick and simple creative exercise can have your productivity. Last fall, our thoughtful account managers from Steelcase & Business Environments left a pile of Lego blocks in our break room next to the Keurig. Each time I went...
SMPC Recognized as a Family-Friendly Workplace
For the third consecutive year, SMPC Architects earned Gold level distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly New Mexico, a statewide project developed to recognize companies that have adopted policies that give New Mexico businesses an edge...
Breaking Ground – Pecos Valley Medical Center Expansion
Last week community members of the Pecos Valley in northern New Mexico broke ground on the second phase of the Pecos Valley Medical Center (PVMC), adding 9,700 square feet to the existing 6,700 square foot medical building and offering 40 more parking spaces. The...
One Central Ribbon Cutting
Construction time-lapse of One Central A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 marking the grand opening of Albuquerque's newest mixed use development, One Central. The project features 68 apartments, 44,000 square feet of commercial space,...
Looking Back – the Move Downtown
Check out this fun video montage chronicling SMPC's move from Nob Hill to the historic Banque Lofts building, downtown Albuquerque, 2018.
SMPC is one of the Best Places to Work in 2018
Last week, SMPC was honored as one of the Best Places to Work for 2018. Finalists were announced at a fun, activity-filled award banquet held at the Main Event. Albuquerque Business First's survey partner, Quantum Workplace, conducted anonymous...
Not Your Typical Ceiling Treatment
SMPC was recently approached by Barb Construction, an Albuquerque-based general contractor who specializes in construction of high-end retail spaces, to assist with an unusual interior design challenge at a tenant improvement project at The Grove, a posh shopping,...
A Milestone for SMPC
After 74 years at our Nob Hill location on Amherst Drive, SMPC Architects relocated to the 8th floor of the historic First National Bank Building (Banque Lofts) at 219 Central Avenue NW, Suite 800. Monday, February 26, 2018 marks a milestone in our firm’s history. The...
Glenn Fellows Elevated to the AIA College of Fellows
It is with great pleasure that SMPC Architects congratulates principal emeritus Glenn Fellows on being elevated to Fellow in the American Institute of Architects. The Fellowship program was developed to honor those architects who have made a significant contribution...
SMPC Gingerbread Haus – 2017
SMPC got into the holiday spirit and prepared an entry for the AIA New Mexico – Young Architects Forum Second Annual Gingerbread Haus Competition. The entries are being judged were displayed at the 2017 AIA Albuquerque Annual Design Awards Banquet at the Canyon Club...
Glenn Fellows Honored at 2017 AIA Albuquerque Banquet
On December 8, Glenn Fellows was honored at the 2017 AIA Albuquerque Awards Banquet with the Chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Glenn has been an active AIA member since 1976, highlighted by terms as AIA Albuquerque and AIA NM President, and Western Mountain Region...
SMPC Projects Honored at NAIOP Awards
SMPC Architects renovation projects honored with two Eagle Awards and one Merit Award from the New Mexico Chapter of NAIOP! NAIOP New Mexico recognized three projects of SMPC Architects last week at the NAIOP 21st Annual Awards of Excellence banquet. We are proud to...
Ribbon Cutting – One Central Parking Structure
Today SMPC attended the opening of the first phase of the One Central Entertainment Hub. Chief Operations Officer Mike Riordan, Department of Municipal Development Project Manager Joan Black, City of Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry, and Planning Department Director...
Suite 800 Time Lapse
The view from Suite 800 at our future home in the Banque Lofts. Thanks Stuart for the riveting clip.
SMPC Architects Moving to the Banque Lofts in 2018
SMPC is growing! After nearly 75 years in our Nob Hill office, we are relocating to the top floor of the historic First National Bank Building on 3rd and Central Ave, the Banque Lofts. We have been looking to move our team into an open office space that better suits...
Parking Day
What: New Mex Hex | PARK(ing) Day! PARK(ing) Day is an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. This year, UNM landscape and architecture students are partnering with ACE Leadership High...
Excitement Grows as SMPC Reveals Location of Move
SMPC Architects confirms rumors of a planned upcoming move by revealing the location of their future office. After 72 years in Nob Hill, this respected Albuquerque firm will relocate to the top floor of the historic First National...
NM Appleseed 2016 Parade of Playhouses
SMPC Architects has partnered with Summit Construction to participate in the 2016 Parade of Playhouses benefiting New Mexico Appleseed, a nonprofit nonpartisan organization providing services to the underserved in our state. The SMPC/Summit team has thoughtfully...
ENMU Stadium Grand Opening
Eastern New Mexico University students, staff, alumni and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium, Saturday, September 10th. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held just before the ENMU Greyhounds took the field...
2016 When Work Works Awards
SMPC Architect has been honored with a 2016 When Work Works Award for its use of effective workplace strategies to increase business and employee success. This prestigious award, part of the national When Work Works project administered by the Families and Work...
NM Appleseed 2015 Parade of Playhouses
SMPC Architects partnered with HB Construction to participate in the 2015 Parade of Playhouses Competition established by New Mexico Appleseed as a fundraiser for their non-profit programs dedicated to alleviating poverty in New Mexico. New Mexico Appleseed is a...
IIDA SW Chapter Albuquerque City Center Connect4 2015
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Southwest Chapter Connect4 biennial event benefits a local non-profit organization. In 2015, the Albuquerque City Center selected the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program (AYSP). For 60 years, AYSP has provided...