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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...