Studio Southwest Architects

06/04/2026

Today's Architecture Student. Tomorrow's Architect.

Congratulations to Johanna M., recipient of the Studio SW Architects Scholarship through the The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce.

We're honored to support students pursuing careers in architecture and excited to see the impact Johanna will make in the years ahead.

Congratulations, Johanna!

06/02/2026

Proud to be part of the NACM conference.

We’re here to support the people who keep our judicial systems moving—behind the scenes and every day.

On site representing Studio SW were represented by Theodore Edaakie, Architect; Ron Burstein, Emeritus; and Laura Anderson, President and Principal. Also not shown are our esteemed Senior Principal Andy Benson and Bob Maze, Principal.

Designing for people. Designing for community. Designing for the future.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

05/28/2026

Studio Southwest Architects welcomes Nathan Wero to the team as Project Manager.

Nathan brings decades of experience leading tribal, civic, healthcare, and public-sector projects across the Southwest. We’re excited to have his leadership and collaborative approach as part of Studio SW.

05/27/2026

Proud to support the 2026 State of the Space Industrial Base Conference in Albuquerque 🚀

Excited to connect with leaders advancing aerospace, defense, research, and mission-critical infrastructure across the growing space industry.

Stop by and say hello if you’re attending this week.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

From all of us at Studio SW, thank you to those who made that sacrifice — and to the families who carry their legacy forward.

05/05/2026

AIA NM Lifetime Achievement Award — Ron Burstein

We’re proud to celebrate Ron Burstein, AIA, CCS, on receiving the AIA NM Lifetime Achievement Award.

Ron’s decades of leadership, mentorship, and dedication to civic, healthcare, and laboratory design have made a lasting impact across New Mexico and beyond.

We’re grateful to be part of such a strong design community alongside New Mexico, Albuquerque, and Albuquerque.

His legacy continues to shape our work and our culture at Studio SW.

Congratulations, Ron.

04/21/2026

We’re live on YouTube — take a first look.

Studio SW has launched a new channel with a first look at the Eddy County Detention Center — a project five years in the making and now moving from design into reality.

This video highlights key elements of the proposed facility, including prefabricated housing, dorm-style configurations, and shared spaces designed to support daily operations and long-term functionality.

Thank you to our project partners: Bradbury Stamm Construction, Dewberry, Chavez-Grieves Consulting Engineers, Consensus Planning, and Ricca Design Studios.

Watch the full video here:

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04/08/2026

Petunia turns 11 today 🐾

Little PP. Office Manager. Morale specialist.

She runs a tight ship—treats only (no salty ones, please), selective listening, and a strong commitment to mid-day office rounds.

Raises? Still under review.

We’re lucky to have her leading the Studio SW Crew every day.

Thanks to _Mattophoto for capturing the moment.

02/19/2026

Proud to support our own Principal, Jennifer Penner, as she shares her expertise on tonight’s AIA Architects panel—cheering her on and grateful for the leadership she brings to our profession and our community.

02/10/2026

Preservation is not nostalgia. It is recognition.

In honor of Black History Month, we recognize that Black history lives in schools, civic buildings, and community spaces that have carried stories too often overlooked or erased. Preserving these places is a way of honoring their past while protecting their future.

The Hiland Theatre, Albuquerque. Renovation by Studio SW. Photo: Mattophoto