A morning on the trail—cleaning, connecting, and caring for a stretch of the Rio Grande Bosque we’ve maintained for the past five years.
SMPC Architects earns Platinum level recognition from Family Friendly New Mexico, marking ten consecutive years of supporting employee well-being.
Bernalillo County’s Public Safety Training Academy has earned Green Globes certification, recognizing practical strategies for energy performance, occupant well‑being, and long‑term stewardship. As SMPC’s first Green Globes project, the Academy reflects the County’s leadership and our team’s commitment to simple, reliable systems and life‑cycle value.
SMPC hosted the UNM School of Architecture + Planning’s Dean’s Circle for our annual Balloon Fiesta rooftop breakfast — a tradition celebrating community, connection, and the future of design in New Mexico.
CNM Film represents everything we value in public architecture—community impact, creative collaboration, and meaningful design rooted in place. We’re honored to be shaping a space that will serve as both a learning environment and a cultural landmark for New Mexico’s thriving film industry.
We look forward to the next phases of construction and can’t wait to see this vision brought to life by the students and storytellers who will define its future.
The Albuquerque Civic Auditorium was completed in 1957. Designed by Gordon Ferguson and Don Stevens, this film footage shows the unique construction technique used to build the facility. Footage courtesy of Charlie Wilkinson and Modern Albuquerque.
Architect Dave Cook retires after 45 years as an architect. Dave joined SMPC in 1999 after 25 years at other firms. He was a principal at SMPC from 2000-2017.
SMPC’s adopted trail segment begins at Central Ave, near the BioPark and extends 1.2 miles north along the Paseo Del Bosque Trail. Get out and enjoy!
SMPC has earned distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly New Mexico, a statewide initiative developed to recognize employers that have adopted policies that give New Mexico businesses an advantage in recruiting and retaining the best employees. This is the 6th consecutive year
In 2017, SMPC Architects moved from our original Nob Hill location to the Historic First National Bank Building. We renovated the space on the 8th floor of the building, which was constructed in 1922. This month, we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the building. Learn a little about the history of the building and the City of Albuquerque in this short clip.