Brent Bartels, AIA develops creative processes that allow for deep investigations of place, resulting in clear and effective formal translations. Brent's studies in the field of Urban and Regional planning influence his ability to consider the interrelation of the building, community, city and end-user in relation to one another with ease and flexibility. With a focus on quality, craft and collaboration, Brent brings creative, rigorous thinking and a willingness to test conventional approaches to developing the built environment. Over his 20+-year career in the Denver area, he has delivered a wide array of project types.
Jeremy has been with Tryba Architects since 1999 and has served as the project architect for a number of the firm’s most complex projects including Denver Union Station, Google Boulder Campus, Denver Botanic Gardens, the Cesar Chavez Memorial Building and Clayton Lane.
Jeremy is an expert in Construction Administration and specializes in the critical role of shepherding project designs through the construction process. He is an exceptional collaborator and has earned the trust and respect of the consultant teams and general contractors he works with daily. He is adept at documentation production and detailing and is an important member of our quality assurance and control team. Jeremy provides an invaluable technical resource for teams within the office and brings his problem-solving, communication and leadership skills to every project in which he is involved.
Brandon is a highly skilled Project Architect with experience designing and delivering a significant body of work. He has led multiple teams through large, multi-phase projects including the new Parc Mosaic Apartment Homes in Boulder, Colorado Center Tower Three and Colorado Center Residential. Brandon has also led the design and execution of several private residences.
Brandon approaches each project with an equal focus on and aptitude for conceptual design, technical production and constructability. He brings a keen design eye into construction details and ensures successful execution at the highest level in the field, making him invaluable to clients and colleagues through every phase of a project.
Leah joined Tryba Architects 20 years ago. In her role as Project Architect she focuses on historic adaptive reuse, sustainability, mixed-use development, and civic and cultural work. She is an experienced Project Architect, adept at technical documentation and Construction Administration (CA). She has directed Tryba’s CA teams on several of the firm’s largest and most complex projects, including Denver Union Station and History Colorado Center.
Leah excels at building strong and collaborative relationships with consultants and contractors. Her knowledge, character, and management skills are respected both in the office and on site. Leah’s focus on precision and office standards in project documentation are critical to delivering projects with an exemplary level of craft and detail.
Tommy leads the Design Communications studio at Tryba. Tommy joined us in 2013 after relocating from New York City where he spent six years with the exhibit design team at Ralph Appelbaum Associates, the world’s largest museum exhibition design firm. An award-winning environmental graphic designer, he develops and implements comprehensive graphic design programs for interpretive exhibits, wayfinding, branding and communication. Tommy’s work at Tryba has transformed our project presentation and delivery methods facilitating an exemplary level of clarity and elegance in our graphic communication. Under Tommy’s leadership, the studio has produced comprehensive branding and marketing strategies for projects such as Fox North, Denver Rock Drill and the Fitzsimons Innovation Campus.
James joined Tryba Architects following nearly two decades of experience in tax, audit, financial management and forecasting for entrepreneurs. James’s skills in market forecasting, cash flow analysis and tax management drive the firm’s fiscal efficiency, stability, and strategic business plan. James financial services experience contributes directly to our business communication strategies and allows the firm to provide a variety of development focused financial tools for clients across the life of a project.
The volatility of real estate values, financial markets and labor and material costs constantly impacts the business of architecture. James’s expertise not only assures the firm’s stability, but also makes a substantial contribution to the client’s bottom line. His expertise is responsible for the firm earning the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year award, the first time the honor has been awarded to a design firm.
Bill’s role as Managing Principal is foundational to our practice. He joined Tryba in 1990, and leads the management of the firm overseeing business development, project management, staffing and operations. Bill is deeply engaged in the craft of architecture and works alongside project teams to ensure continuity, consistency and quality across our body of work.
Bill is dedicated to the design, adaptive reuse, and redevelopment of structures, systems and the public realm of the modern city. He focuses on the long-term consequences of urban sprawl, resource management and the revitalization of urban neighborhoods. He is highly involved in the growth of cities and sits on the Cherry Creek Design Review Board. Bill also volunteers to aid various local organizations in their efforts to promote smart growth initiatives and the rehabilitation of historic structures.
Daniel's dedication to and command of the principles of quality, sustainable design characterize his work. He focuses on the creation of vibrant, lasting places that support organizations, complement surrounding neighborhoods, and enhance communities. With his knowledge of sustainability and building systems, he is establishing best practices for deepening the integration of sustainability across the firm's guiding design principles and benchmarking our work against industry standards, such as the AIA COTE Top Ten Measures.
The Founding Principal of our multi-disciplinary studio, David’s passion for cities directs the work of Tryba Architects. He is involved in each of the firm’s projects and excels at leading talented designers towards solutions that are in the best interest of the client, the community and the project. David’s entrepreneurial spirit directs the firm’s commitment to the development and transformation of urban neighborhoods, buildings, sites and systems into active, human-scaled and successful places.
David possesses a deep understanding of the evolution of cities—past, present and future—and has completed projects across North America. His design is driven by a critical awareness of the social and economic value of place making, a fundamental belief in the integration of architecture and landscape, and a firm and resolute commitment to city building and civic craft.
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