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
2001
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AGC/C ACE Awards
Kenneth King Academic & Performing Arts Center
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Silver Award
2001
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AGC/C-ACE Awards
REI
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Silver Award Project of the Year
2000
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AIA Colorado
EDAW Regional Office
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Award of Merit
2000
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AIA Denver
1160 Santa Fe Drive Offices
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Award of Merit
2000
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AIA Colorado
1160 Santa Fe Drive Offices
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Award of Merit
2000
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Colorado Preservation
REI
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Inc. Award
2000
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AIA Denver
The Zone
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Award of Citation
1999
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ASID Colorado
Pear Commercial Interiors
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Commercial Special Feature
1999
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Dana Crawfords Award
REI
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State Honor Award
1998
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AIA Colorado
Pear Commercial Interiors
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Award of Honor
1997
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Daily Journal
Larimer Square Parking Garage
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Best of 1997's Awards
1997
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AIA Colorado
Larimer Square Parking Garage
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Award of Merit
1997
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AIA Colorado
Larimer Square Parking Garage
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Award of Citation
1997
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PCI National Design Award
Larimer Square Parking Garage
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Honorable Mention
1997
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AIA Colorado
Tommy Tsunami's Pacific Diner
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Award of Merit
1996
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American Concrete Institute
Larimer Square Parking Garage
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Award of Excellence
1994
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Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute
Cadillac Ranch
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Masonry Institute Award
1992
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Historic Denver
Denver Auditorium Theatre
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Historic Denver Community Preservation Award
1992
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Historic Denver Awards Ceremony
Semple Brown Design
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Community Presence Award
1991
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Monitor Brewery & Restaurant Magazine
Champion Brewing
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Honorable Mention