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
2004
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Masterworks in Masonry
Racines Restaurant
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Award of Citation
2003
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AIA Denver
Stapleton Neighborhood Park - Pool House
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Award of Honor
2003
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AIA Denver
Glenarm Tower
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Award of Citation - Unbuilt Architecture
2003
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ASID Colorado
ADEGA Restaurant & Wine Bar
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1st Place
2003
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AIA Colorado
Stapleton Neighborhood Park - Pool House
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Award of Honor
2003
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ASID Colorado
Archstone-Smith
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1st Place
2002
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Art Institute of Colorado
Semple Brown Design
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Industry Appreciation Award for Support of Students
2002
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AIA Denver
Semple Brown Design
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Firm of the Year
2002
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AIA Denver
MAX
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Award of Citation
2002
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ASID Colorado
MAX
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2nd Place
2002
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ASID Colorado
Barnhart Loft
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1st Place for a Residential Project
2002
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AIA Denver
Barnhart Loft
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Award of Merit
2001
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AIA Denver & PS1
EDAW Regional Office
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Design Award
2001
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ASID Colorado
EDAW Regional Office
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Commercial Corporate Space
2001
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National Trust for Historic Preservation
REI
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National Preservation Award
2001
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Downtown Denver Partnership
REI
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41st Annual Downtown Awards
2001
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USITT Architecture Awards
Kenneth King Academic & Performing Arts Center
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Award of Merit
2001
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AIA Denver
Semple Brown Design
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Bryan Schmidt - 2001 Young Architect of the Year
2001
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AIA/COTE
REI
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Top Ten "Green" Projects Award
2001
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AIA Denver & PS1
EDAW Regional Office
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Design Award