Alex Nellos, AIA

Senior Associate / Architect

Born and raised in Albuquerque, Alex spent her adolescence and early-20’s living in her mother’s native country of Panama City, Panama.  As a young professional, she was granted some amazing opportunities to help coordinate various international projects.  Her “first love” was the Expansion of the Tocumen International Airport designed by Foster + Partners in collaboration with Mallol Arquitectos, SA; her participation on the project brought out her appreciation for coordination, workflows, and attention to detail.  After twelve years abroad, Alex returned to Albuquerque. Alex has been with SMPC since May of 2018 and became a registered architect in New Mexico in 2022.

Alex’s dual life between the desert and the tropics enriched her existence and concept of place.  She comes from a family of designers and landscape architects that always blur the boundary between the interior and exterior.  Hiking, kayaking, and camping are activities always present in her family; family unity is celebrated throughout her Latin American and Greek heritages.  When she is not at work, Alex can be found at a cena familiar (family dinner), drinking coffee with her Papou, or exploring new lands with her husband and huskies.