A full-service architecture firm creating enduring and evolving places in Colorado and beyond
Semple Brown was founded in 1982 by Sarah Semple Brown and Rusty Brown. For four decades, our firm has been distinguished by a deep level of respect and care for our clients. For us, it’s the people who make these places so meaningful.
From the projects we take on to the future of our firm, we do it all together.
Semple Brown is employee owned, which means that every team member, from our principals to our associates, feels a true sense of ownership over our work.
Meet the people behind our favorite places
Flexible and responsive, we design our process to the project, never the other way around
Awards & recognition
2019
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AIA Western Mountain Region
Sugar Square
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Design Excellence Merit Award
2019
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ASID Colorado
Tavernetta
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Crystal Award - Hospitality under 10K SF
2019
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ENR Mountain States
University of Northern Colorado Campus Commons
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Best Projects Winner: Cultural/Worship
2018
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ENR Mountain States
UCCS ENT Center for the Arts
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Award of Merit: Cultural/Worship
2018
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AIA Western Mountain Region
Hotel Born
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Design Excellence Merit Award
2018
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ASID Colorado
Hotel Born
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Crystal Award - Hospitality 10,000 sf and over
2018
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Hospitality Design Awards
Hotel Born
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Finalist Guestrooms (Lifestyle)
2018
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US Green Building Council
UCCS ENT Center for the Arts
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LEED Gold Certification
2018
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ASID Colorado
Crestone Capital Partners
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Crystal Award - Commercial New Construction 15,000 SF and Over
2018
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AIA Colorado
Union Station Block A
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Notable In Denver
2018
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ASID Colorado
Duncan Residence
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Crystal Award - Judges Merit Residential
2018
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AIA Colorado
Semple Brown Design
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Firm of the Year
2018
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ASID Colorado
Duncan Residence
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Crystal Award - New Construction 4,000 - 7,000 SF
2017
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IIDA Rocky Mountain Chapter
Gables Cherry Creek
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Best Live
2017
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Downtown Denver Partnership
Union Station Block A
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Downtown Denver Award Winner
2017
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IIDA Rocky Mountain Chapter
Continuum Partners Offices
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Best Workplace Under 15K SF
2017
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Brilliance Awards
Duncan Residence
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Award of Honor - Residential Denver Modern Home
2016
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AIA Colorado
Gables Cherry Creek
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Award of Merit/Interior Architecture
2016
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AIA Colorado
Colorado Ballet Armstrong Center for Dance
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Award of Merit/Commercial-Institutional
2015
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US Green Building Council
Yates Pavilion
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LEED Gold Certification