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SMP is Expanding Our Team!
SMP Architects is seeking an architectural designer with a flexible skill set and interest in all aspects of the profession.
While we are primarily seeking individuals whose professional goals align with those of the firm, our ideal candidate has at least three years of post-degree professional experience, is proficient in Revit and digital rendering, and has project detailing experience. Please submit resume to dma@smparchitects.com. #philadelphia #architecture #hiring
SMP is currently studying a possible visitor center renovation @hawk_mountain , which would include the addition of a large covered entry and a new roof structure to expand and unify the interior spaces. #visitorcenter #architecture #park #pennsylvania #hawks #nature
Spotted by a friend of SMP at Mount Airy Playground!
SMP Architects’ spring moodboard #flowers #spring #outside #architects #designers #philly
Construction at the French International School Campus Expansion is coming together! The Center for Science and Innovation (CSI) will be completed next month, and the Arts Center will follow soon after. The project is transforming a former surface parking lot and neglected adjacent property into a cohesive new campus, including various indoor/outdoor spaces such as the ‘Bris-way’ that wraps the Arts Center and connects through a covered walkway to the school’s existing classroom building. #architecture #addition #design #new #building #philadelphia
Photos from a design workshop at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary this winter. The staff discussed with us important elements in the renovation of their building - most importantly, they want visitors to feel inspired when they leave. #architecture #participation #community #nature #design
SMP Principal Todd Woodward joined Viridian Landscape Studio and Nitsch Engineering on a visit to the island of Nantucket in early January. Beautiful views and a unique landscape were evident even in the cold winter weather. We hope to get the chance to work there! #nantucket #landscape #architecture #vision
Happy Holidays from our team at SMP Architects! #architecture #holidayseason #winter #celebrations
Images from surveying one of Philadelphia’s historic boathouses a few weeks ago, for an upcoming expansion study. #philadephia #boathouserowphilly #preservation #renovation #historic #architecture #design
The Second Police District Office has achieved LEED v4 Gold Certification! The first police district building in Philadelphia to achieve this, the project is an adaptive reuse of an existing bank building to serve as an accessible neighborhood police office building in northeast Philadelphia. Environmentally responsible strategies include the reuse of the existing building, diversion of construction and demolition waste, responsible materials specification, efficient HVAC systems with energy recovery, and LED lighting. The surrounding site was improved and provided with new plantings, trees, bike facilities, and green vehicle charging stations. #building #reuse #architecture #sustainable #philadelphia
Ohiopyle Visitor Center Certified and Recognized
The visitor center at Ohiopyle State Park has achieved LEED Gold Certification. Incorporating an ecological wastewater treatement system, a ground coupled heating and cooling system, salvaged stone, and other responsible design strategies, the building serves…
SMP Collaborates with DCNR
SMP has collaborated with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for nearly 10 years on multiple projects located within State Parks and State Forests throughout the state.