Max J. Smith
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Table of Contents
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Birth Date and Place
(Scroll to Top)b. November 20th, 1938
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America -
Universities Attended
(Scroll to Top)Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of Utah, 1963-1967
Diplomé d’Architecture, L’Ecole des Beaux Arts in Fontainbleau, France, 1967 -
Architectural License
(Scroll to Top)Licensed in 1973 in Utah
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Professional Career
(Scroll to Top)Dunlap, Smith and Kimmi (DSK)—1984-1986
Edwards & Daniels Architects—1969-1971
Max J. Smith & Associates—1977-1981
MJSA Architects—1997-2014
Smith-Penman Architects—1974-1977
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Additional Career Information
(Scroll to Top)Research Associate, University of Utah College of Architecture + Planning in conjunction with the University of Utah Department of Computer Graphics on a project that explored the use of computer graphics in architecture (ARPA Project), 1967-1969. The research was funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency of the United States Air Force. During this time, Mr. Smith worked for Professor Stephen MacDonald, in his private practice, who was director of the ARPA Project.
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Awards and Certificates
(Scroll to Top)- Max J. Smith & Associates, Heritage Award for the General Engineering Building Adaptive Reuse from the Utah Heritage Foundation, 1991.
- Max J. Smith & Associates, Heritage Project Award for the Terry-Gile Mansion Restoration from the Utah Heritage Foundation, 1993.
- MJSA Architects, Merit Award for the Artspace Commons/ArtSpace California Rubber Company Adaptive Reuse from the Utah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), 1996.
- MJSA Architects, Citation for Design Excellence for the State of Utah Governor’s Mansion Restoration from the Utah Chapter of the AIA, 1996.
- MJSA Architects, Heritage Award for the Safe Haven Adaptive Reuse from the Utah Heritage Foundation, 1998.
- MJSA Architects, Heritage Award for the Provo City Library from the Utah Heritage Foundation, 2001.
- MJSA Architects, Heritage Award for the Fort Douglas Theatre Renovation from the Utah Heritage Foundation, 2002.
- MJSA Architects, Heritage Award for the Walker Mansion Restoration from the Utah Heritage Foundation, 2002.
- MJSA Architects, Heritage Award for the Alta Club Restoration from the Utah Heritage Foundation, 2003.1
- MJSA Architects, Heritage Award for the ArtSpace City Center from the Utah Heritage Foundation, 2008.
- MJSA Architects, Outstanding Achievement Award for the ArtSpace City Center from Utah State History, 2006.
- MJSA Architects, Best of 2008 Higher Education Project Award for the J. Willard Marriott Library from Intermountain Contractor, 2008.
- MJSA Architects, Building Project of the Year for the O.C. Tanner Flagship Store renovation from the Utah Chapter of the Associated General Contractors, 2009.
- MJSA Architects, Tucker Design Award for the O.C. Tanner Flagship Store from the Building Stone Institute, 2010.
- MJSA Architects, Heritage Award for the O.C. Tanner Flagship Store from the Utah Heritage Foundation, 2010.
- MJSA Architects, Excellence in Construction, Honorable Mention for the ArtSpace Commons (mixed-used project) from ABC Utah, 2010.
- MJSA Architects, Most Outstanding Project Award for Green/Sustainable Project for the ArtSpace Solar Gardens from the “Utah Design & Construction” magazine, 2013.2
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Publications
(Scroll to Top)- Johnson, Jerod G. “Modern Solutions to Historic Problems: The Utah State Capitol Building Seismic Retrofit Project.” Utah Preservation: Building on the Past 9 (2005): 52-56.
- Smith, Max J. “Space-Form: Computer-Aided Design Architecture.” Salt Lake City, Utah and Washington, D.C.: University of Utah/Advanced Research Projects Agency, Department of Defense, 1968.
- Jones, Irene, editor. “All Architects Are Not the Same…” Intermountain Building, April 8, 1985. (The Romney Plaza and the Powder Ridge Condominiums are mentioned in this article.)
- Maryon, Patricia. “High White and Handsome.” Utah Holiday, February 1985. (The Romney Plaza is mentioned in this article.)
- “Pierpont Tapestries.” Salt Lake Art Center, 1988. (The General Engineering Building is mentioned in this article.)
- McCormick, John. “Restoring a Treasure: The David Keith Mansion.” VII Seven Magazine, March 1988. (The David Keith Mansion restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- Poore, Ann. “The Greening of Pierpont Avenue.” The Salt Lake Tribune, May 22, 1988. (The General Engineering Building is mentioned in this article.)
- Christenson, Richard. “The Pierpont Gallery.” Deseret News, May 26, 1988. (The General Engineering Building is mentioned in this article).
- “Artists, Architects, and General Contractor Collaborate to Turn Old Building into an Art Gallery.” Intermountain Contractor, August 1, 1988. (The General Engineering Building is mentioned in this article.)
- Sellet, Michael. “Teton Pines Opens Clubhouse.” Jackson Hole News, October 19, 1988.
- Goodman, Jack. “The Finest Mansion on Old South Temple Street.” The Salt Lake Tribune, October 15, 1989. (The David Keith Mansion restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- Henetz, Patty. “ArtSpace Quarters Looking Like Home.” The Salt Lake Tribune, May 26, 1995. (The ArtSpace Commons are mentioned in this article.)
- Spangler, Jerry. “Good as Old.” Deseret News, July 26, 1996. (The Utah State Governor’s Mansion restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- “Mansion Rises from the Ashes.” The Salt Lake Tribune, July 27, 1996. (The Utah State Governor’s Mansion restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- Spangler, Jerry. “Governor’s Mansion Gleams with Restored Splendor.” Deseret News, July 30, 1996. (The Utah State Governor’s Mansion restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- Martin, Wilson. “The Governor’s Mansion Ready for Utah’s Second Century.” Utah Preservation 1 (1997). (The Utah State Governor’s Mansion restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- Goss, Peter. “The Architect’s Art.” Utah Holiday, July 1997. (The Woolsey Residence is mentioned in this article.)
- Hanson, Kendall. “Tailored Design, Designed in Context.” Intermountain Architecture, Summer 1997. (The Miller Residence is mentioned in this article.)
- Johnson, Lisa. “Lofty Ideas.” The Salt Lake Tribune, April 4, 1999. (The Broadway Lofts are mentioned in this article.)
- Fogers, Kristen. “Top 25 Rehabs of the 20th Century.” Utah Preservation 4 (2000). (The Utah States Governor’s Mansion restoration and the David Keith Mansion restoration are mentioned in this article.)
- Blaes, Dina. “Brigham Young Academy: Confrontation, Compromise, and Cooperation.” Utah Preservation 5 (2001). (The Provo City Library at Academy Square is mentioned in this article.)
- Britsch, Todd A. “A Place That We Never Forget.” Brigham Young University Magazine, summer 2001. (The Provo City Library at Academy Square is mentioned in this article.)
- Eyre, Jessica. “Academic Preservation.” Utah Home & Garden, Winter 2001-2002. (The Provo City Library at Academy Square is mentioned in this article.)
- Martin, Wilson. “Conservation of Capitol Dome/Murals.” Utah Preservation 2, 2002. (The Utah State Capitol restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- Zimmerman, Ann Getz. “Lofty Ideals.” Salt Lake Magazine, June 2002. (The Broadway Lofts are mentioned in this article.)
- Beers, Heather. “State of Style Celebrating the 100th Birthday of the Governor’s Mansion.” Utah style & Design, Fall/Winter 2002. (The Utah State Governor’s Mansion restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- Burns, Claire and Ann Martin. “Best Companies to Work for.” Utah Business, November 2002. (MJSA Architects mentioned in this article.)
- Smoot, L. Douglas. The Miracle at Academy Square. Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University Press, 2003. (The Provo City Library at Academy Square is mentioned in this publication.)
- Shepherd, Charles. “Restoring the Utah State Capitol: A History-Based Approach.” Utah Preservation 7, 2003. (The Utah State Capitol restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- Beers, Heather. “From the Outside.” Utah Style & Design, Spring 2003. (The Miller Residence is mentioned in this article.)
- Hemming, Jan. “The Professional.” Utah Homes & Garden, Spring/Summer 2003. (Max J. Smith is mentioned in this article.)
- Mafiin, Wilson. “Utah State Capitol Restoration: Honoring the Craftsperson.” Utah Preservation 8, 2004. (The Utah State Capitol restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- Rainey, Virginia. “Design for Dining.” Architecture Utah, 2004. (Red Rock Brewing Company Restaurantis mentioned in this article.)
- Zimmerman, An Getz. “Utah’s Treasured Gold Room: Crown Jewel Restored.” Utah Style & Design, 2004. (The Utah State Capitol restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- Johnson, Jerod. “Modern Solutions to Historic Problems: Capitol Building Seismic Retrofit Project.” Utah Preservation, 2005. (The Utah State Capitol restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- Sykes, Shinika. “A Safe Place to Study: Marriott Library: Another Literary Adaptation.” The Salt Lake Tribune, June 27, 2005. (The J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah, upgrade is mentioned in this article.)
- Simonsen, Heather. “Capitol Gains: Talented Pros Restore the State’s Statehouse.” Utah Style & Design, Summer 2008. (The Utah State Capitol restoration is mentioned in this article.)
- Fletcher-Stack, Peggy. “Utah’s Newest Russian Church Built on Faith, Secret Donation.” The Salt Lake Tribune, May 5, 2014. (The St. George Russian Orthodox Church is mentioned in this article.)
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Significant Contributions
(Scroll to Top)- Board of Directors, Salt Lake Art Center, 1971-1975.
- Board President, Salt Lake Art Center, 1975-1981.
- Advisory Board Member, Salt Palace, 1976-1981.
- Board of Directors Member, ArtSpace Commons, 1990-2002.
- Salt Lake Planning Commission, 1995-2001.
- Chairman, Salt Lake Planning Commission, 1998-2001.
- Board of Directors Member, Alta Club, 1996-2000.
- Board of Directors Vice-President, Alta Club, 2004.
- Board of Directors President, Alta Club, 2005.
- Board Member, Valley Foundation, 1998-2003.
- Board Treasurer, Valley Foundation, 2002-2003.
- Advisory Board Member, Red Butte Gardens, 2002-2009.
- Advisory Board Chair, Red Butte Gardens, 2005-2006.
- Arts Placement Board Member, Utah State Capitol, 2002-2007.
- Board of Directors, Utah State Division of State History, 2004-2010.
- Advisory Board Member, J. Willard Marriott Library, 2006-2010.3
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Significant Buildings w/ Location
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St. George Russian Orthodox Church
6790 South 1300 West, West Jordan, Utah 84084
2013
Building Type: Religious Facilities
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Artspace Commons
824 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
2008
Building Type: Apartments
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Utah State Capitol (restoration/preservation)
350 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
2008
Building Type: Governmental - Courthouses, Post Offices,etc.
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O.C. Tanner Flagship Store
15 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
2006
Building Type: Retail - Office Above
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J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah (seismic upgrade and remodel)
295 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
2004
Building Type: Libraries - Public
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Library Square Condominiums
310 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
2004
Building Type: Residential
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Dakota Lofts
200 South 380 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
1999
Building Type: Apartments
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Provo City Library
550 North University Avenue, Provo, Utah 84601
1999
Building Type: Libraries - Public
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Broadway Lofts
159 West Broadway, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
1998
Building Type: Residential
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Utah State Governor’s Mansion (restoration)
603 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
1996
Building Type: Residential
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Teton Pines Residential Units
Wilson, Wyoming
1994 (some residences still in construction)
Building Type: Residential
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Bennett Residence
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
1994
Building Type: Residential
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Red Rock Brewing Company Restaurant
254 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
1994
Building Type: Retail - Office Above
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Teton Pines Country Club
3450 North Clubhouse Drive, Wilson, Wyoming 83014
1994
Building Type: Variety of Uses - Monuments, Exhibition Halls & Etc.
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Teton Pines Tennis Pavilion
3450 North Clubhouse Drive, Wilson, Wyoming 83014
1994
Building Type: Variety of Uses - Monuments, Exhibition Halls & Etc.
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MJSA Architects Offices
357 Pierpont Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
1989
Building Type: Office Buildings - Retail on the Ground Floor
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General Engineering Building
139 West Pierpont Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
1988
Building Type: Variety of Uses - Monuments, Exhibition Halls & Etc.
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David Keith Mansion (restoration)
529 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
1986
Building Type: Residential
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Powder Ridge Condominiums
6172 North Powder Ridge Road, Alta, Utah 84310
1983
Building Type: Residential
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Romney Plaza
475 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
1983
Building Type: Medical Facilities - Hospitals, Clinics & Retirement Facilities
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Kimball Art Center
1401 Kearns Boulevard, Park City, Utah 84060
1977
Building Type: Art Center/Museums
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Smith-Penman Architects Office
428 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
1975
Building Type: Office Buildings - Retail on the Ground Floor
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Sources
(Scroll to Top)1. (Includes all awards listed above) “Max J. Smith, Partner/Principal,” document from MJSA Architects firm, Salt Lake City, Utah.
2. (Includes awards listed from 2008-present day) “Awards” document from MJSA Architects firm, Salt Lake City, Utah.
3. (Includes significant contributions listed) “Awards” document from MJSA Architects firm, Salt Lake City, Utah.
