California Architectural License C-12719
California General Contractor's License 376054
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Certificate 37026
Member of the American Institute of Architects
New Mexico Architectural License 2318
New Mexico General Contractor's License 024716
Garrett Smith, principal, has practiced architecture in San Francisco since 1979 and in New Mexico since 1984. He has worked for award winning firms such as: Fisher Friedman Associates; Stoller & Ong; and Wurster, Bernardi & Edmonds. During this time he worked as Staff Architect or Consulting Architect on projects located throughout the United States, Canada, and France. In addition Mr. Smith is a licensed Contractor, and has projects built in both California and New Mexico.
Garrett Smith's architectural experience includes the design of low- and high-rise commercial office space; resort facilities; retail spaces; restaurants; medical and educational facilities; single- and multi-family housing projects and site planning. Mr. Smith’s projects reflect his advocacy of conserving natural resources, employing energy efficient building techniques and using materials and methods that are environmentally sound, renewable and cost effective.
View MoreGarrett Smith received his education at the University of New Mexico, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, and has lectured and taught courses at the UNM School of Architecture. Mr. Smith has been a member of the Western Addition Architectural Series in San Francisco, served as Chairman of the Design Committee of the Albuquerque Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for four years.
Garrett Smith, as architect, developer and planner, has been actively involved in the redevelopment of Downtown Albuquerque toward becoming a revitalized center of commercial culture. Mr. Smith has served on the Design Guidelines and Standards Committee for the central Avenue Urban Master Plan, the West Central Overlay Zone and the Barelas Community Developmnet Project.
Garrett Smith designs and builds an architecture which serves its users well, conserves energy, strengthens its surroundings and offers enduring value and beauty.