A Legacy of Thoughtful Leadership: Patricia Hancock Honored with AIA New Mexico Lifetime Achievement Award SMPC Architects is proud to share that our longtime colleague and Principal Emeritus, Patricia Hancock, AIA, has been awarded the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award...
SMPC Architects traces its roots back to 1944. Among its earliest employees was Mary Louise Grace — known as "Lou"— a trailblazer in architecture and engineering. Lou earned her Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Illinois in the 1930’s, where...
Feb 18, 2025: The leadership of SMPC has grown to include two new Principals. Architects Kihei Mayer and Alex Nellos have been promoted to the principal group of SMPC. Kihei has been with SMPC since 2012 and is a passionate designer. Alex Nellos has been with SMPC...
We are pleased to share the promotions of three talented team members. Stefan Johnson is being elevated to Senior Associate, and Devon Adams and Maggie Kerkmans have been promoted to Associates. Each has made valuable contributions to our projects and firm culture,...
The University of New Mexico has chosen Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects (TWBTA) and SMPC Architects as the firms that will design the new Humanities and Social Sciences facility. This partnership combines SMPC’s New Mexico-based expertise with TWBTA’s global...
SMPC Architects is celebrating 80 years in 2024. The architects who founded our firm decades ago established a strong tradition of integrity, commitment to quality and community that remains deeply rooted in our approach to design. The firm’s longevity is a testament...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“ 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...
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...
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...
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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...
Check out this fun video montage chronicling SMPC's move from Nob Hill to the historic Banque Lofts building, downtown Albuquerque, 2018.