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Rusty Brown, AIA: Colorado 500 – Architects – 2026

Co-Founder, Vice President, Semple Brown

ColoradoBiz Staff //April 21, 2026//

Rusty Brown, AIA: Colorado 500 – Architects – 2026

Co-Founder, Vice President, Semple Brown

ColoradoBiz Staff //April 21, 2026//

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Rusty Brown, AIA, NCARB, is the cofounder and vice president of Semple Brown Design in Denver. With 45 years of expertise in adaptive reuse, he has played a defining role in shaping the city’s architectural landscape through projects including the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, the Temple Buell Theatre, and the revitalization of Larimer Square. Guiding complex projects from design through construction, he balances administrative oversight with hands-on engagement. His work bridges historic context with contemporary community needs, contributing to enduring civic spaces that reflect Denver’s evolving story.

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