Built on Legacy, Evolving with Purpose

Since 1944, SMPC Architects has been part of New Mexico’s architectural story. Over the decades, the firm has evolved from a small local practice into a multi-generational, mid-sized firm with a deep commitment to thoughtful design and long-term partnerships. Our legacy is built on a foundation of integrity, service, and respect for the people and communities we serve.

Each generation has contributed to the growth and identity of the firm, embracing change while preserving the core values that have shaped our culture: collaboration, mentorship, and design that stands the test of time. Today, SMPC is guided by a diverse and talented group of design professionals who believe that our best work is created together—with clients, with one another, and with a shared sense of purpose.

The timeline below highlights key moments in our history—from influential projects and leadership milestones to the people and ideas that have left a lasting mark. It’s a reflection of where we’ve been, and a window into the values that continue to guide our future.

2030 – 2021

2025

Alex Nellos and Kihei Mayer are elevated to Principal.

2025 Alex Nellos and Kihei Mayer

2024

UNM HSSC: Work begins on a new Humanities/Social Sciences Complex at the University of New Mexico, a partnership with New York-based design architect TWBTA

2024 UNM HSSC

2024

New Mexico School for the Arts Dormitory is substantially complete

2024

Karl Schindwolf retires

2022

Dale Lusk and David Edwards are elevated to Principal

2022 Dale and David Elevated 2

2022

Glenn Fellows retires

2023 Glenn Fellows Retires - 1

2022

Work begins on CNM Film and New Mexico Media Arts Collective at the Boiler Shop

2022 CNM FILM

2021

David Hassard retires, Vincent Payne departs

2021 David Hassard Vincent Payne

2020 – 2011

2020

Construction is completed on Pre-Security Terminal Improvements Projects at Albuquerque International Sunport

2020

Dave Cook retires

2019

Erik Mease elevated to Principal

2019

SMPC celebrates 75 years

2018

SMPC relocates headquarters to historic First National Bank Building

2017

Chris Willadsen retires

2016

Work begins on a new mixed-use development in downtown Albuquerque, One Central

2015

Renovation of the CNM L Building is completed

2015

Construction is completed on ACE Leadership High School

2015

SMPC begins masterplan redevelopment and renovation projects at Highland High School for APS

2015

Work is completed on a new stadium for Eastern New Mexico University in Portales 

2014

Vincent Payne is elevated to Principal

2013

Allison Abraham retires

2013

Construction on APS Nusenda Stadium is completed  

2012

Construction of Terminal Hangar Facility completed at Spaceport America

2011

Peggy Favour is elevated to Principal 

2010 – 2001

2009

Construction is completed on Volcano Vista High School, a 486,000 sf school on a 50-acre campus, the project was delivered over 4 phases   

2008

SMPC develops a masterplan for a new CNM campus in Rio Rancho, construction begins on a Phase I Instructional Building 

2008

SMPC unveils new logo and brand package

2007

SMPC joins global engineering firm URS and London-based Norman Foster + Partners as the Architect of Record for the design of the Virgin Galactic Gateway to Space Terminal Hangar Facility at Spaceport America, to be constructed in Upham, NM

2007

The University of New Mexico names the new School of Architecture + Planning Building (SAP) after George C. Pearl

2007

Michael Dickson leaves

2006

SMPC begins work on a new high school to accommodate rapid growth on Albuquerque’s west side

2004

Construction is complete on the new 97,347 sf Toney Anaya State of New Mexico Office Building in Santa Fe

2003

Construction is completed on the new Albuquerque Isotopes Park, now known as Rio Grande Credit Union (RGCU) Field at Isotopes Park

2003

Principal Robert Moraga retires

2001

HOK Sport + SMPC is selected to design a new baseball stadium for the City of Albuquerque

2000 – 1991

2000

Michael Dickson, Glenn Fellows, Bob Moraga and Chris Willadsen are elevated to Senior Principal. Allison Abraham, Dave Cook, Patricia Hancock, David Hassard and Karl Schindwolf become Principals

2000

Principal C Robert Campbell retires

1999

Design begins on a new Social Security Administration Teleservice Center in downtown Albuquerque

1996

Construction is completed on new projects at Presbyterian Hospital’s main campus, a new parking structure and professional building

1994

Firm name is changed to SMPC Architects, new logo is unveiled

1994

Construction is completed on a new Los Alamos National Bank main office in Los Alamos

1992

Bob Mallory retires

1990 – 1981

1989

George Pearl retires

1987

SMPC completes the University of New Mexico Zimmerman Library Special Collections Library expansion

1986

Construction is completed on the Sunwest Bank Parking Structure in downtown Albuquerque

1985

Don Stevens retires

1984

Michael Dickson, Glenn Fellows, Bob Moraga, John Z Nagy and Chris Willadsen named Associate Principals 

1983

City of Albuquerque Public Library Special Collections Expansion

1982

The firm completes a new building for Sunwest Bank at 4th and Roma in Albuquerque

1980 – 1971

1980

Mountain Bell Plaza Campana is under construction

1979

Staff grows to accommodate large contracts

1979

Presbyterian Hospital expansion

1977

Construction is completed on the initial building at a new Presbyterian Healthcare Services campus in the northeast heights, Anna Kaseman Hospital

1976

Staff photo in the studio at 115 Amherst

1976

The firm completes design of main office of Rio Grande Valley Bank, downtown Albuquerque

1974

Design begins on the Albuquerque Main Library

1974

Stevens Mallory Pearl & Campbell team up with the acclaimed landscape architect Garret Eckbo for the design of UNM’s Central Park landscaping project, fondly known as the “Duck Pond”

1973

The firm completes the Simms Center for the Performing Arts at Albuquerque Academy

1972

Bob Campbell becomes a partner

1972

Firm is renamed Stevens Mallory Pearl & Campbell

1971

Work begins on Albuquerque National Bank, downtown on 3rd and Roma

1970 – 1961

1970

Work begins on a new car dealership, Julian Garcia Toyota, in Albuquerque

1969

Los Alamos Main Exchange, Mountain Bell

1969

UNM Ortega Hall

1969

Blue Cross Blue Shield

1967

UNM Chemistry Building

1966

The firm begins working with the new community college, Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute (TV-I, now CNM) on the new main campus, the first project is TVI P3 – a classroom building

1965

Lovelace Bataan Surgery Addition

1964

Joe Heaston Motor Company

1963

Ruidoso Telephone Company Dial Building

1963

Bataan Memorial Methodist Hospital

1962

American Bank of Commerce, Albuquerque

1961

Rio Grande High School, Albuquerque

1961

Mountain Bell East Exchange, Albuquerque

1960 – 1951

1959

Firm name becomes Ferguson, Stevens, Mallory & Pearl

1958

Ideal Cement Plant in Tijeras Canyon

1957

Manzano High School

1956

Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

1955

George Pearl and Bob Mallory become junior partners

1955

Federal Building at 500 Gold SW – a collaboration of Ferguson, Stevens and Flatow, Moore

1953

George A. Rutherford General Contractor Office Building

1952

Bataan Hospital and Lovelace Clinic

1952

St. Marks on the Mesa Church

1951

Firm name becomes Ferguson, Stevens & Associates

1951

Albuquerque National Bank at 2nd & Central, Albuquerque

1950 – 1941

1950

Opens office in Santa Fe, briefly operates as Ferguson, Stevens and Beck

1949

Ferguson, Stevens Architects

1948

Donald Stevens joins the firm

1944

Gordon Ferguson establishes practice as Gordon Ferguson Architect-Engineer in Nob Hill. early staff includes Mary “Lou” Grace, Richard Quint, Jim Liberty and Lois Rawlings.