Smith LaRock completed two grass roots projects for one of our California facilities. One project was a centralized control room and the other was a 72,000 Sq Ft multi-craft maintenance facility with offices. Both projects were designed thru IFC DWGs and construction support for RFI during construction. Both projects exceeded our expectations. Smith LaRock also completed a project for us at Salt Lake City where the original Architect was not performing and needed to be replaced. I've worked with a number of Architects, the unique difference with Smith LaRock is their ability to turn rough concepts and ideas into a functional reality. I recommend their services and would use them again without question.

Service Category: Architect
Year first hired: 2004 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Tom Chunat

Tesoro Corporation

Ergon West Virginia, Inc. was under construction with a remodeling effort of our Central Control Room. SLA was contacted to provide some input as to the layout of the operator's area. They were provided with a limited scope and a very tight schedule.

Given these constraints, what we received was a very high level of input and details over a full range of interior design requirements. This included furniture design options, room layouts, lighting recommendations, acoustic considerations and HVAC improvements. The team provided by SLARC was very impressive in their wide range of skills and ability to pull a tremendous amount of information together in a short time frame.

We are very pleased with the association we have had with SLARC and would recommend them highly.

Benjamin Jezovnik

Ergon West Virginia, Inc.

Michael, and his colleagues at SmithLaRock Architecture have a very deep understanding of the design requirements for the 24x7 command, control, and operations center environment. Mike remains consistently engaged with developments of display, large screen display, lighting, and acoustic technology. Mike's designs are innovative, but based on proven technology. Mike's designs are focused on the needs of the end user, but also under the umbrella of business requirements. I strongly recommend Mike and his team at SmithLaRock Architecture.

Rick Barreth

Human Centered Solutions (HCS)

I was also impressed with their responsiveness and adaptability to meet our needs. Despite strict space, time and budget limitations, SLARC incorporated our personal preferences with design best practices. Their design and material expertise, plus the 3D views they provided, helped us quickly zero in on decisions. Given the cost of the building construction, we’ll have to live with this for a long time. I’m confident with SLARC’s guidance we made good decisions.

Neil Stanton

Ergon West Virginia, Inc.

I've had several opportunities to work with Mike Smith and his group at Smith LaRock Architecture. They are very knowledgeable in all aspects of control rooms and other similar facilities and I've enjoyed working with them on projects.

John Anderson

Command and Control Environment Inc.

Michael and his team are superb to work with. They are very knowledgeable, understand their clients needs and come up with a very functional, ergonomic and comfortable design. I highly recommend Michael.

Bob Freeborn

Nexen Inc.

Mike Smith is the most knowledgable architect in the control room business. His work is the best in the industry. He has a firm grasp of the ergonomic requirements and the functional needs of operators. His designs are practical as well as attractive. I have found Smith LaRock easy to work with and always very accomodating. I would recommend him.

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Ian Nimmo

User Centered Design Solutions (UCDS)