Established in 1960, SPS+ Architects (Schneider, Shay, Pain and Pittenger) is one of the leading legacy architectural firms in Scottsdale, Ariz. The company primarily undertakes projects in the educational sector. It produces school designs unique to a school facility. Some of SPS+ Architects projects include elementary schools, junior high school, universities and colleges, sports facilities, performing arts, auditorium, high schools and government. In 2005, the company received the Excellence in Masonry Architectural Award from the Arizona Masonry Guild.