LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL BANK
(ENTERPRISE BANK + TRUST)
CERRILLOS BRANCH BANK

Interpreting elements of Pueblo Revival architecture through a modern lens, the Los Alamos National Bank branch on Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe blends traditional Southwestern character with contemporary detailing and advanced building technology. The design reflects both the bank’s deep regional roots and its forward-looking business strategy, establishing the branch as a highly visible example of environmental stewardship and innovation in the built environment.

The 15,270-square-foot facility is organized around a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional placita — a central interior courtyard that brings light and spatial focus to the heart of the bank. Teller pods, offices, and a mezzanine balcony surround this two-story public space, where clerestory windows diffuse daylight throughout the lobby. The plan creates clear circulation while balancing openness with privacy — a critical need for the bank’s financial operations. Access flooring was incorporated to simplify technological upgrades and provide flexibility for future reconfiguration.

Materially, the building draws upon the textures and colors of Santa Fe’s architectural heritage. Smooth plaster walls, reclaimed wood beams and corbels, and custom chandeliers evoke regional craft traditions. These are juxtaposed with frameless glass walls, porcelain tile, and discreetly integrated digital systems that convey the bank’s embrace of transparency and innovation. The composition achieves a dialogue between permanence and progress — a hallmark of SMPC’s approach to contemporary regional design.

Sustainability was integral from concept through construction. The branch achieved LEED® Gold certification through the integration of photovoltaic panels, abundant natural daylighting, regional and low-VOC materials, and a landscape designed to thrive solely on natural precipitation. An active rainwater harvesting system collects runoff in cisterns to irrigate the site’s native trees and wildflowers. As the first building in New Mexico to employ a fully integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM) process, the project also set a precedent for coordinated design and efficient delivery in the region.