Firm

Michael B. Smith, Founder and Principal Architect

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COMPANY INFORMATION

Smith LaRock Architecture believes that all projects benefit from a structured process involving the client, architect, builder and other specialists in collaboration, and that successful projects are made possible through the contributions of all involved.

SLA was formed in 2002 by Principal Architect Mike Smith with the goal of providing architectural solutions for the process control industry. We work closely with clients to meet the distinctive design requirements of command/control centers, blast resistant buildings, and operational facilities that must incorporate security, safety, situational awareness, and factors that optimize human performance on the job.

Smith LaRock has decades of experience working on complex projects ranging from command/control centers to office, industrial, laboratory, and technical buildings. We use a sophisticated approach to design and conceptualization using 3D modeling, and utilize our expertise to manage intricate requirements, procedures, and the design/build processes.

Comprehensive services

  • BIM (Building Information Modeling)
  • Blast Resistant Design
  • Building Sizing and Space Planning
  • Chemical and Hazardous Material Inventory & Assessments
  • Conceptual Design Options
  • Construction and Contract Administration
  • Cost Analysis and Estimating
  • Energy Code and Envelope Design
  • Engineering Services (through consultants)
  • Engineering Standards and Deviation Approvals
  • Equipment Inventories
  • Existing Building Analysis
  • Feasibility Assessments
  • Findings and Recommendations Reports
  • Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FFE)
  • HMI (Human Machine Interface)
  • Interior Design
  • Life-Safety and Building Code Analysis
  • Pre-Design and Programming
  • Request for Proposal (RFP) Writing Services
  • Site and Campus Master Planning
  • Turnkey Architectural Design
  • Virtual Reality and 3D View

SLA is focused on an architectural vision that makes all projects distinctive, successful, and above all, safe.