After a forty-four-year career in the profession of architecture with more than thirty-four years at SMPC Architects, Principal Emeritus Karl Schindwolf has retired. Karl started at SMPC in 1989 and has been a principal with the firm since 2000. He has provided...
SMPC Promotions
July 12, 2023: SMPC has elevated Giusseppe Mavroleon to Associate, and Alex Nellos, Kihei Mayer and Jason Holubiak to Senior Associate. These talented professionals are a valuable asset to SMPC and we are confident they will continue to enrich and evolve our firm....
Big Turnout for Trail Maintenance in the Bosque
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...
Groundbreaking: Covenant Child Development Center
February 2, 2023 – Shovels turned dirt yesterday for a new Child Development Center being constructed by Hawkins Construction in North Albuquerque Acres. The new school will nurture students ranging in age from infant to pre-kindergarteners. We're anticipating the...
Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional – Marron Cooney
We are celebrating SMPC Office Administrator Marron Cooney, who recently achieved the "Certified Professional" recognition by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) . This credential demonstrates Marron's mastery of core competencies needed to support...
Three SMPC projects honored at 2022 AGC New Mexico Best Buildings Awards
Three recently completed projects we designed were honored at the 2022 AGC Best Buildings Awards on May 20th. Congratulations to all the nominees, especially our general contractor partners, we are grateful for your outstanding contributions to the built environment...
Groundbreaking: A New Magistrate Courthouse in Belen is Now Under Construction
April 4, 2022: the State of New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts broke ground on the new Valencia County Magistrate Courthouse in the historic Heart of Belen. This milestone is the culmination of many months of collaborative effort involving the client...
SMPC Names Two New Principals and Promotes Two to Senior Associate
Feb 22, 2022: The leadership of SMPC has grown to include two new Principals and two newly elevated Senior Associates. Architects Dale Lusk and David Edwards have been promoted to the principal group of SMPC, Interior Designer Chrystal Taliman and Architect Jackie...
SMPC Elevates Four
Alex Nellos, Associate; Sarah Pulling, Senior Associate; Sonia Vinajeras-Gallegos, Associate; and Stefan Johnson, AssociateThis week SMPC Principals announced the promotion of Alex Nellos, Sonia Vinajeras-Gallegos and Stefan Johnson to Associate. Interior designer...
Jackie Bryan is WELL AP
SMPC Architects Associate Jackie Bryan, AIA, has earned the WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP™) credential through the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™), placing her among a group of leading professionals who are dedicated to supporting human health...
Architect David Hassard Retires
“ I am truly blessed to have worked continuously in my chosen profession for the past 45 years. I credit it all to my family and to the many professional relationships developed over the years. Architecture is a collaborative process and I am thankful to everyone at...
SMPC Supports OneABQ Volunteers and the City of Albuquerque’s Adopt A Trail Program
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...
40 Under 40
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...
SMPC Opens Doors for ABQ ArtWalk!
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Alex Nellos is Awarded the Bronze Medal by Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society
The Gamma Lambda chapter of Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts recently presented Alex Nellos the Bronze Medal at a ceremony at George Pearl Hall, School of Architecture & Planning. The Bronze Medal is awarded by the individual chapters...
Looking Back – the Move Downtown
Check out this fun video montage chronicling SMPC's move from Nob Hill to the historic Banque Lofts building, downtown Albuquerque, 2018.