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Walter G. Schamu, FAIA
President
Walter is the president and founder of SMG Architects, and is responsible for the firm's historic, residential, religious and club projects. Walter is respected throughout the region for his expertise in historic architecture, and is the founder of the Baltimore Architecture Foundation. Walter's easy-going nature, sense of humor, and ability to recite poetry appropriate for any occasion make him a favorite of both clients and colleagues. Walter is a skilled watercolorist and accomplished horticulturist with a highly-publicized rooftop garden in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood where he lives with his wife, Nancy. Walter earned a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, and served as an Engineering Officer in the U.S. Navy. He lectures extensively on historic architecture and creative adaptive use, and gives frequent architectural tours of Baltimore.

 

Anthony J. Machowski, AIA
Vice President, Baltimore Office
Tony joined SMG Architects in 1984 as a founding partner, and directs the firm's Laboratory Design Studio.  In addition to creating laboratory spaces for the region's premier biomedical and academic communities, Tony works extensively in K-12 school design, and historic renovation.  He is the firm's leading expert on construction administration, and is experienced at planning complex phased renovations.  Known for his dry sense of humor and relaxed attitude, Tony is regarded as a friend by his staff and clients.  He spends his free-time working on his 1950 Studebaker truck, and creating wood sculptures in his home workshop in Hunt Valley, Maryland, where he lives with his wife, Kathryn.  Tony earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Michigan, and regularly attends courses on advanced laboratory design.

Victor R. Greco, AIA
Vice President, Wheeling Office
Victor began his tenure with SMG Architects in 1987, and opened the firm's office in Wheeling, West Virginia three years later.  Victor is the managing partner of the Wheeling office where he serves academic, institutional, commercial and residential clients.  Victor's hands-on approach to each of his clients' projects has resulted in loyal, long-term relationships with some of the leading colleges and religious institutions in the region.  An epicurean and exceptional cook, Victor treats the SMG staff to a culinary tour of Italy at the staff retreat held each year in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland.  A fly-fisherman, and avid Steelers fan, Victor is a mentor and friend to his staff, and highly regarded by his clients.  He lives in Wheeling with his wife Isha, son Victor, and daughter Alexandra.  Victor earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kentucky.