Sem Architects Brochure

SEM
ARCHITECTS

An innovative design practice

Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s

Firm History 1
An Innovative Design Practice

Design Approach 2
Alignment of Values

creating Organization
The People Make the Difference
3

Roles and Responsibilities 4
Teaming for Unprecedented Experience

designing Project Experience
Our Work Speaks
5

Our People 6

developing
Serving Our Clients Needs

Market Sectors 7
Experience Through Varied Project Types

References 8
We Value What Our Clients Say

Contact Info
SEM Architects
677 South Colorado Boulevard Suite 200
Denver, Colorado 80246
303.220.8900
SEM
ARCHITECTS

Firm History
Founded in 1978, SEM Architects has one of the largest
portfolios in the commercial, industrial and retail sectors in the
Rocky Mountain West region. Building on early commissions
in the development industry, the firm has evolved from a
business-focused enterprise to a full-service, design-oriented
architectural practice.

In its first decade, SEM advanced from serving local clients
to playing roles in regional and national projects. By the
mid-1990s, as the firm went national, its services grew to
encompass comprehensive architectural, master planning,
entitlements, and interior design services for our clients in
retail, industrial, office and build-to-suit markets. Recent years
have seen an expansion of our portfolio to include local
neighborhood retail and restaurants, regional mixed-use town
centers, and office parks and corporate headquarters, as well as
roll-out programs for national retailers.

The hallmark of SEM’s work is its unparalleled customer
service. Principals, directors and designers are an integral
component of every project team at every stage, from initial
vision, ideas and design concepts, to planning and construction
phase services. Staff members are available for consultation at
all junctures of every project. The firm’s achievements and its
extensive referral network are testaments to the success of
this approach, and to the grateful appreciation for its clients.

“To be Creative and Passionate ”
OUR MISSION & WHY WE E XIST

“The success of our practice is based on the integrity of our
ongoing relationships.” - Bruce McLennan

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Design Approach
DESIGN
Ar chitecture is the art of . . .

“ composing spaces that responds to environmental conditions
and addresses a clients needs. Whatever a project size or
budget, we strive to create places that enrich how people live,
work and play. We direct our energy towards an architecture
born of human needs that responds to physical, social, and
economic circumstances. We are not vendors of fashionable
trends, but believe that good design defines our environment
because truly innovative design is a source of inspiration to those
who encounter it every day.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
”
SEM Architects combines improvisation with that the design solution will resolve. On this basis, the
lateral thinking, a creative process for generating architects create a real-world design aimed at achieving
ideas, in order to break through accepted thinking the client’s objectives.
while still operating within real-world constraints,
resources, and support. Case studies of similar projects serve as resources
that inform the design process, enlighten the client
Lateral thinking develops solutions through an on current design trends and suggest a platform
indirect approach that moves from a known idea to for unique alternatives. Existing ideas become the
a new idea. With a strong foundation of technical basis for challenges to conventional thinking, with
expertise and carefully honed intuition, SEM the ultimate goal of establishing the big idea — a
designers improvise on the challenges and resources defining concept and guiding influence, which will
unique to each opportunity, inventing new thought keep the design true to its origins and consistent with
patterns, practices, structures, or new ways that its objectives.
people could interact with spaces. The successful
outcome is helping clients find the distinctive Through the Design Development and Contract
solutions relevant to their situation. Document phases of the project, SEM concentrates
on documenting the project with best practices,
The design process begins with an open dialog stringent quality-control procedures, and
among clients, consultants, and the design team coordination of all work. Detailed task lists, milestones
in a workshop setting, to develop the program; and performance-based criteria verify the work
to analyze relevant case studies, and to create a of all project members as complete and accurate.
framework that will bring the project to full fruition. The budget is vetted through cost/benefit systems
analysis and milestone estimates. Finally, the design
The full team establishes goals; collects, organizes, intent established during the genesis of the project
and analyzes data; formulates relationships, and drives a consistently high quality of work through
establishes priorities, in order to define the challenge “Successful architecture is authentic to a project’s personality. The key is to identify that personality, and
construction and project close-out.
design for it specifically.” - Todd Decker

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Organization

People make the difference . . .

“ At SEM Architects, every project gets the oversight of our
managing principals. Our entire staff has a strong commitment
to excellence and has a vested interest in our clients and the
success of their projects. While each member of our team offers
a unique range of talents, we focus on blending those talents to
create a successful collaboration that is responsive to the client’s
program, budget, and schedule. We consistently optimize the
value and quality of the designs that we produce.

WHY CHOOSE US DESIGN
”
SEM Architects has earned a reputation in the In SEM’s hands, a building is architecture before it’s
architectural industry for consistently great a project. We’ve built a team that knows the value of
design and consummate customer service. We are design and works to balance the artistic with real-
relationship-based and our success rests on our world considerations. We understand that the
commitment to collaboration. Our practice is a design process, establishes character, personality and
business but it is also a family. brand, highly influences and often determines public
perception, and significantly impacts project value
SEM offers an unparalleled combination of the and success.
pragmatic and the creative, with a practice that exists
at the interface of business and design. It is our We are careful to craft a design solution that
understanding of both development and design that interprets the client’s objectives in terms of the
drives our success. visual quality, character and presence of a project.
STRUCTURE

DEVELOPMENT SEM Architects’ expertise and experience
Projects begin as individual design studios are assembled for a commission, bringing together an array of seasoned
encompasses a solid and insightful system to
professionals, creative designers and developing talent. These tight-knit, diverse groups collaborate directly with clients
Our early reputation was earned as a down-to-earth support our clients’ success. We look forward to
to establish an in-depth understanding of the project goals that will fulfill the program.
business practice that worked on both sides of the the chance to help you achieve your goals.
Studios are led by a Principal, who take an active role in every aspect, working in creative collaboration with the client deal-making ledger. Over the course of a decade,
over the life of the project. Principals routinely fill the Project Architect role on a design team. Complemented by SEM has transformed to become a design-based
but still market-savvy architectural firm that, relies
experienced Project Managers, they lead the design team and are in constant communication with the client.
on extensive experience in project development, and
The Principals’ experience is enhanced by a dedicated group of Associates and the invaluable resources of continually deepens understanding of the market.
Directors, who are responsible for creating and maintaining quality and consistency in specific aspects of SEM’s Bottom line, we bring a keen eye to the potential of
practice. This personal attention and teamwork ensures the successful design, documentation and quality control of each project.
the client’s program.
“The success of SEM Architects over the past 31 years can largely be attributed to the quality of service
we provide each and every one of our clients. Our goal with every client is to become their “go to”
architect and develop long-term ongoing relationships.” - Terry Rucker

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The Streets at SouthGlenn
SOUTHGLENN MALL REDEVELOPMENT
CENTENNIAL, COLORADO

Urban Revitalization
The Streets at SouthGlenn is the redevelopment of the existing
SouthGlenn Mall into a mixed-use Community Center for the
City of Centennial. The redevelopment plan develops a 2,500,000
square foot Town Center between the existing Macy’s and Sears
stores, and expands the on-site development to the perimeter of
the property to include additional retail shops, restaurants, banks
and services. The center is vertically mixed with below-grade
parking, street level retail shops and either residential units or
ofﬁce space, the overall project budget is more than $300,000,000.
SEM Architects is the Master Architect for the overall project and
is responsible for entitlements, site planning, architectural design,
tenant coordination, contract administration and design oversight
and coordination.

The Streets at SouthGlenn blends premier local and national
retailers with bold new brands to provide an exceptional, exclusive
shopping experience and convenient access to the amenities
shoppers seek in one place. Adjacent to south Denver’s premier
neighborhoods, the Denver Tech Center and other prosperous and
growing residential and professional communities.
A Lasting Impression
References
From an expansive park stretching one city
Don Provost | Bryan McFarland block, to inviting sidewalk cafés and a new
Alberta Development Partners library, The Streets at SouthGlenn is destined
8480 E Orchard Road, Suite 2400 to become Centennial’s town center, inspiring
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 neighborhood gatherings for years to come.
303.771.4004


Urban Community
Located on 80 acres in Denver, Lowry Vista urban planning, Lowry Vista will offer a Air Force Base. By completing the Highline
re-envisions a former Air Force property pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use community Canal and Westerly Creek trails, Lowry Vista
as a thriving community. But this is not an adhering to Denver’s acclaimed Main Street will provide surrounding neighborhoods
average community. Nestled next to 100 development principles, which promote with greater mobility. Throughout the
acres of open space and a newly remodeled sustainable, multi-use development. development, there will be many parks and
golf course. Lowry Vista will be a true gathering areas. Integral to the town center
urban mixed-use development, including The project has four major goals: design will be event space, plazas for markets,
residential, retail, and entertainment venues. sustainability, modern urban design, infill and cozy niches for meeting friends. There will
SEM Architects is the master planner, and instead of sprawl, and multiple connections be an “emerald necklace” of parks throughout
architect for the project in conjunction with to the surrounding native environment. the sight, using attractive, drought-tolerant
Davis Partnership. SEM is the Architect of landscaping, which is a responsible, sustainable
Record for the 1 million plus square feet of At Lowry Vista, not only will the open choice for Colorado.
commercial development, while the overall space be preserved, but it can be used as
budget of the project will top $250,000,000. an “outdoor classroom.” A special signage
system will be developed to help educate

Lowry Vista The concept for Lowry Vista is to create
a close-knit neighborhood designed to
match modern expectations of responsible
citizens and nearby school children about
native Colorado plants and ecosystems.
Around the open space, Lowry Vista will
LOWRY AIR FORCE BASE REDEVELOPMENT
growth and quality-of-life. Using modern connect trails that currently dead-end at the
DENVER, COLORADO

References
Bill Tippman | Peter Goffstein Urban Life at Nature’s Door Step
Bear Creek Capital Lowry Vista will be environmentally responsible
9549 Montgomery Road, Third Floor and aesthetically stunning.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
513.793.1500

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Twenty Ninth Street Mall
CROSSROADS MALL REDEVELOPMENT
BOULDER, COLORADO

New Urbanism
Twenty Ninth Street Mall brings urban shopping sophistication
to Boulder’s growing residential and professional communities.
The genesis of the Twenty Ninth Street Mall was to redevelop an
existing four-city block suburban mall into a thriving outdoor retail
environment. The program for the entire project incorporates
more than 800,000 square feet of ofﬁce, retail, entertainment, and
restaurant space. The overall project budget totaled more than
$75,000,000. SEM Architects was the Architect of Record and
was responsible for Site Planning, Architectural Design, Tenant
Coordination, and Contract Administration.

The resulting design created three distinct shopping and
entertainment districts, enlivened by weaving the Boulder street
grid throughout the development. The project’s challenges were
met by designing the primary retail and plaza over an 800 car
parking deck, and providing a variety of leasing opportunities. The
design includes distinct building vocabularies utilizing dramatic
massing and geometry, as well as a lively color palette, that
responds to the context of the existing city and natural features of
Boulder, Colorado.
New Urbanism
References
Twenty Ninth Street Mall unlike the mall that
Ron Lorch | Ron Kuhn
prefaced it, consists of a collection of smaller
Westcor Partners mulit-tenant retail buildings and big box stores
11411 North Tatum Boulevard clustered along a central spine.
Phoenix, Arizona 85208
602.953.6252


Exempla SW
EXEMPLA LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER
JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO

Modern Medical
Designed as the ﬁrst of two buildings in this Medical Campus,
this project incorporates programming for medical users;
including Urgent Care, Imaging, as well as Primary Care
and Specialists. Phase 1 of the project set at the base of the
“hogback” along C-470 in Jefferson County Colorado. The
building houses more than 63,000 square foot of state of
the art medical space. The overall budget for the project
was $5,500,000. SEM Architects was the design architect as
well as the Architect of Record for the project. SEM was
responsible for all of the entitlements, site planning, building
design, interior space planning, and contract administration.

The project’s budget and program was fulﬁlled using tilt-up
concrete construction. By utilizing a unique approach to panel
design, window patterning and fenestration; the multi colored
wall panels create variation and rhythm that tie the building
together to create a clean contemporary image. The main
entry feature is the focal point of the building as it dynamically
extends from the building to create a covered drop off area
for patients.

References
Austin Lehr | Mike Jones Articulation and Fenestration
Lauth Property Group While the overall mass of the building remains
7887 E Bellview Avenue, Suite 900 quite simple in form, the building’s facades
Englewood, Colorado 80111 use a variety of articulation, fenestration and
303.216.2031 colored patterns to create visual interest that is
complimentary to the surrounding context.


Montecito Point Off ce Building
MONTECITO TOWN CENTER
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Town Center Office
Montecito Point is a six story, 185,000 sf, high rise, office building
located in Las Vegas Nevada. The $24,000,000 project includes
structured / covered parking for 25 percent of the parking
needs. The L-shaped footprint and core layout were designed
to accommodate half-floor users as well as smaller tenant
arrangements. The project is designed to achieve LEED Silver
certification, using a sustainability strategy that is balanced across
all categories. SEM Architects was the architect of record on the
project and was responsible for the overall site planning, as well as
the architectectural design of the core and shell.

The overall design reflects upon traditional design principals using
a base, middle and top. These traditional principles are contrasted
by a modern more contemporary aesthetic. The base is accented
with large two story windows, and stone pilasters, while the middle
portions of the building uses an EIFS wall system with a variety
of horizontal window patterns. The upper portion of the building
incorporates intricately detailed metal panels along with integral
sun shade devices at the entry feature to create an iconic image on
the skyline.
Neutral Contrast
References
While the overall mass of the building uses
Austin Lehr, Mike Jones
a contextually neutral color palette, it is
Lauth Property Group contrasted by the dark window patterns, and
7887 E Bellview Avenue, Suite 900 heavily articulated curtain walls.
Englewood, Colorado 80111
303.216.2031


Village at CornerStar
CORNERSTAR
AURORA, COLORADO

Contemporary Retail
CornerStar is a regional power center located on 158 acres at one
of the busiest intersections in the Denver metropolitan area. The
overall project contemplates more than 615,000 square feet of
retail space with two distinctly different experiences. The power
center portion of the project provides opportunities for large
format users, while the village creates a unique urban environment
that encompasses small retail shop space and restaurant users.
SEM Architects the Architect of Record for the apx. $36,000,000
project and were responsible for all aspects of the project.

The design of CornerStar is that of a uniquely contemporary
blend of materials, forms and interstitial spaces. The buildings use
a varied palette of materials in a variety of colors and patterns to
create a high level of interest and design aesthetic, while the masses
provide individual tenants with a strong sense of identity for their
individual spaces. The organization of the buildings creates great
opportunity for usable outdoor spaces that are either utilized as
patio spaces for restaurants or lavish landscape areas to soften the
overall project.

Vibrant Colors
References
The Village at CornerStar uses vibrant colors
Don Provost | Bryan McFarland not only on the awning structures but on the
Alberta Development Partners buildings as well to create a warm and inviting
8480 E Orchard Road, Suite 2400 experience.
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
303.771.4004


Westmoor 10
WESTMOOR TECHNOLOGY PARK
WESTMINSTER, COLORADO

Timeless Corporate
The Westmoor 10 phase of the Westmoor Technology Park in
Westminster, Colorado is a 200,000 sq. ft. ofﬁce building. The
overall project budget was approximately $17,000,000. SEM
Architects was the Architect of Record for the project and
was responsible for the site planning, design of the buildings,
contract administration, as well as any tenant coordination that
occurred as part of the leasing efforts.

The design concept for Westmoor 10 incorporates traditional
forms, and a variety of balanced materials and fenestration
patterns. The focal point of the building is the main entry
feature, which reveals itself as a sliver of glass, that is
compressed between two stone masses. The relationship of
the glass and stone create a unique tension that commands
attention, and draws the pedestrian to the entry. The buildings
simplicity plays out as the base of the building is articulated
with a course stone pattern, while the upper levels are
composed of horizontally articulated pre-cast panels.

References
Don Slack | Anne Hayes Long Lasting Materials
Westf eld Development Westmoor Technology Park utilizes precast
717 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2000 concrete panels and Arriscraft stone products
Denver, Colorado 80202 to create a high level of permanence, one that
303.298.1111 will stand the test of time.


1655 Lafayette
DENVER, COLORADO

Invite Only - Design Competition
The design concept for the new medical ofﬁce building at 1655
Lafayette takes advantage of a prominent site in what will be a
large redevelopment project. On a site that is underutilized in
terms of density this new facility takes advantage of internal
parking schemes to increase its densities while providing the
opportunity for both clinical and medical ofﬁce space.

The design concept for 1655 Lafayette is based around the concept
of integration. The buildings program while not atypical for the
surrounding area, is larger than portions of its context. 1655
utilizes and is focused on breaking down the scale of the building
into smaller components that assist in its relationship and presence
within the neighborhood. The structure works to maximize the
potential building footprint, while the facade of the building
is compartmentalized into unique features that add variety and
scale to the building. The concept of overlapping is prominent
throughout the building to create depth and visual interest from
all perspectives, while providing it’s users with accessible common
amenities.

Modern Simplicity
References
The exterior skin of the building creates a
Michelle Brokaw | Glen Sibley
dynamic juxtaposition of the surrounding
Fleisher Smyth Brokaw environment and provides the users with a
425 South Cherry, Suite 250 strong iconic identity.
Denver, Colorado 80246
303.308.9660


Authentic Irish Dining
Katie Mullen’s is a unique Irish Bar and Mall and welcome patrons into a warm,
Restaurant encompassing four bars comfortable and familiar experience. The
and four themed experiences. The space is designed to replicate the owners
restaurant / bar anchors both the 16th existing pubs in Ireland. Each of the
Street Mall and the historic Sheraton four separate but connected spaces are
Hotel in Downtown Denver, Colorado. defined by unique architectural details
The restaurant totals more than 11,500 and amenities, and are supplemented
square feet of high end restaurant with handmade furniture, imported
space. As the overall project architect fixtures, hand applied finishes and custom
for the restaurant, SEM Architects was designed millwork.
responsible for all of the architecture
as well as the project coordination with
the kitchen designers, interior designer,
owners, and the contractor. The project
budget was approximately $3,000,000.

Katie Mullen’s Irish Pub While occupying a prominent corner,
the entry and exterior patio enliven the
HISTORIC SHERATON HOTEL
DENVER, COLORADO

References
Tom Cronin | Paul Maye Authentic Irish Details
Northwest Bars Ltd Katie Mullen’s relied on a large majority of
Hartley Business Park, Unit 1 it’s design elements coming straight out of
Carrick-on-Shannon,Co.Leitrim Ireland. These authentic materials provide a
+ 353(0)86 8032085 unique experience, and one that is true to Irish
atmosphere.

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1000 South Colorado
GLENDALE, COLORADO

References
Jim Adelstein Bold Architectural Lighting
NWE Engineering Company 1000 South Colorado uses unique architectural
100 N. Laurel Avenue features in combination with state of the art
Los Angeles, CA 90048 lighting that creates the opportunity to enliven
(323) 930-9700 the center with varying colors keeping the
center fresh and relevant in the retail market.
Iconic Retail Imagery
1000 South Colorado consists of two speculative retail buildings that creates a billboard effect perpendicular to the main
on an urban in-ﬁll site in Glendale, Colorado. The overall thoroughfare.
project incorporates 16,000 square feet of traditional retail uses
on approximately one city block. The overall project budget Building A features a large internally illuminated glass structure
was approximately $3,000,000. SEM Architects was the Design that soars out to the street with large over scaled address numbers,
Architect and the Architect of Record for the overall project and while Building B uses a vertical glass tower to bring a presence
was responsible for the entitlements, site planning, architectural to the back of the site. Each of the building’s glass features are
design, as well as all of the tenant coordination on behalf of the complimented with contemporary masonry anchored corners
owner. that create a strong mass which balances the transparent elements
and ladder frame canopies that create a unique play of light and
The site, located along Colorado Boulevard, has limited frontage, shadow to the facade.
and posed a variety of challenges in creating viable visibility for
retailers. This challenge was met by creating an iconic architecture

Riverview Point Off ce Building
RIVERVIEW POINT BUSINESS PARK
MESA, ARIZONA

Desert Simplicity
Riverview Point is a master-planned office park, designed for six
buildings in a campus setting in Mesa, Arizona. Phase 1 of the
project is a $15,000,000 project with the first two buildings as two
story, 84,000 SF each. The project is designed to achieve LEED
Silver certification, using a sustainability strategy that is balanced
across all categories. SEM Architects was the Architect of Record
on the project and was responsible for the overall site planning, as
well as the architectural design of the core and shells.

The Riverview Office Buildings use heavily articulated concrete tilt
wall panels that incorporate a rich desert color scheme. The varied
patterns and color, along with the changing building mass work
to break the large floor plates into a compartmentalized building
aesthetic. The projecting steel canopies add life to the facade by
creating dynamic shadows that change dramatically throughout the
day. The buildings relationship to the ground plane, landscape,
and the sidewalks provide the pedestrian with a strong sense of
connectivity.

Clean and Simple
References
With simplicity being the overall driving factor
Austin Lehr, Mike Jones
on these understated buildings, the color and
Lauth Property Group patterns, create a strong contextual response
7887 E Bellview Avenue, Suite 900 to the sparse environment, while the interior
Englewood, Colorado 80111 spaces focus on a simple contemporary
303.216.2031 aesthetic.


Park Meadows Station
RTD PARK AND RIDE
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

Live . .Work . . Play
Park Meadows Station is a new transit oriented development
along Interstate 25, adjacent to Inverness Business Park, and
Park Meadows Mall. This large scale development features
almost a million square feet of ofﬁce, over 600,000 square feet
of residential, approximately 70,000 or retail, and a large 2500 car
RTD park and ride parking structure. The campus is anchored
on the north end by 3 signature ofﬁce buildings that offer
unobstructed mountain views to the west, and work together to
create a gateway to the Denver metropolitan area.

The development features gracious open spaces, grand park
settings, and sinuous walking paths that tie the entire development
together. Park Meadows Station will be a comfortable,
urban environment that offers a unique set of amenities, and
opportunities for all to enjoy. SEM Architects is the design
architect for the project and will be responsible for all aspects
of the project. The project budget is estimated to be over
$275,000,000 and totals more than 2,250,000 square feet.

References Transportation Hub
Brian Robinson
Park Meadows Station offers a unique
Robinson Development combination of Class A office space,
5400 Inverness Parkway, Suite 270 retail, and restaurant uses amidst a major
Englewood, Colorado 80112 transportation hub that includes a light rail
303.799.8301 stop, and major bus connections for park and
ride users.


Southlands High Visibility Retail
SOUTHLANDS TOWN CENTER
AURORA, COLORADO

New Town Center
The high visibility retail shops are located at the entrance to the
Southlands Town Center project located along E-470 in Aurora,
Colorado. The total project consists of ﬁve separate buildings that
front the overall town center development. The buildings account
for approximately 32,000 square feet of new retail shops space and
at a project budget of more than $5,000,000 the project has an
immense amount of character and detail. SEM Architects was the
Architect of Record on the project and were responsible for the
overall site planning, as well as the architectectural design of the
building shells.

The design concept was for each building to be broken down into
smaller components that enhance the village feel of the spaces and
create enticing interstitial spaces. Each component of the facade
is uniquely detailed and its identity is distinctively different than
that of its counterpart. The warm tones of the brick and the lush
landscaping work to create a relaxing and inviting environment that
the end user will feel comfortable in for extended periods of time.

Town Center Entry
References
As the gateway to the new Town Center, the
Don Provost | Bryan McFarland
high visibility retail buildings set the overall
Alberta Development Partners tone and character for the project.
5460 South Quebec Street, Suite 100
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
303.771.4004


Bruce McLennan

Bruce’s career includes a diverse cross section of commercial projects including; retail development and redevelopment,
Bruce Mclennan AIA, NCARB office and value office, corporate headquarters, automotive dealerships and service facilities, financial institutions,
Principal in Charge restaurants, entertainment uses, warehousing, medical, and corporate interiors. He has performed projects for
commercial developers, end users, retail tenants, brokers, contractors, program managers, and municipalities, and is active
With over 20-years at SEM, Bruce has
in a consistent network of referral based clients.
provided leadership in the architectural
and business components of the practice.
His combined experience in firm
management and commercial architecture
brings a strong balance of business
aspects, technical applications and design
aesthetics to projects. His Studio’s
projects include developments of all types,
uses and scales, including retail, corporate
office, interiors and automotive. Bruce
leads an effective, experienced team that
delivers quality projects, and all share the Stevinson Lexus of Frederick Westerra Operations Center The Streets at SouthGlenn
same commitment to client service and
attention to detail.
Mixed Use Retail Office
Gates Redevelopment Arapahoe Crossing IHS Corporate Headquarters
Denver, Colorado Aurora, Colorado Englewood, Colorado
Lowry Vista Gart Sports National Program Parkridge 9 & 10
Education Denver, Colorado Various Locations Lone Tree, Colorado
Bachelor of Architecture The Streets at SouthGlenn King Soopers Sevo Miller Headquarters
University of Arizona Centennial, Colorado Various Locations Denver, Colorado
Twenty Ninth Street Mall North Creek Shops The Quad at Lowry Campus
Industry affiliations Boulder, Colorado Denver, Colorado Denver, Colorado
International Council of Restaurant Paradise Pen Company Westerra Corporate Headquarters
Shopping Centers Various Locations Denver, Colorado
Brueggers Bagel Bakery
Certified Development, Design & Construction Westerra Operations Center
Various Locations Automotive
National Council of Architectural Denver, Colorado
Jason’s Deli Stevinson Toyota West
Registration Boards Westmoor Technology Park
Various Locations Lakewood, Colorado
Construction Specifications Institute Westminster, Colorado
Ling and Louie’s Restaurant Stevinson Lexus of Frederick
Certified Construction Specifier Denver, Colorado Frederick, Colorado Financial
Mad Greens Stevinson Imports Bank One
LICENSE Various Locations Littleton, Colorado Boulder, Colorado
Colorado: B-2053 Medical Stapp Toyota Red Rocks Credit Union
Frederick, Colorado Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Denver Arthritis Clinic
Denver, Colorado Medved South Campus Safeway Credit Union
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Castle Rock, Colorado Centennial, Colorado
Dry Creek Chiropractic
Murata Outland Associates: 1984 - 1989 Medved Hummer Westerra Credit Union
Denver, Colorado
Cronenwett Associates: 1983 - 1984 Castle Rock, Colorado Various Locations
KTM Associates: 1981 - 1983 Hand Specialty
Lakewood, Colorado

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Todd Decker

Todd is an qualiﬁed, licensed architect with over 20-years of experience. He is skilled at project delivery and program
Todd Decker AIA, NCARB implementation, starting at project kick-off and continuing through close-out. Todd’s career includes project types in;
Principal in Charge aviation, banking, distribution and warehousing, light manufacturing, medical, municipal, professional ofﬁce, parking
structures, restaurants, retail, theater and performing arts, and technology. Project experiences include; full services from
As Principal and Studio Leader, Todd
land planning through design and construction phase services, design of core-and-shell through interiors, and includes
is responsible for assuring that the best
project budgets from $50,000 to $75,000,000.
resources, practices and experience
are available to enhance a client’s
opportunities. Since 1991, Todd has
been progressively building a knowledge
of commercial design founded on solid
business practices and understanding
of the Client’s perspective. His studio’s
projects range from large, campus, and
mixed-use development to small single
user facilities and neighborhood retail
environments across the Western United Peakview Office Building Twenty Ninth Street Mall Exempla Lutheran Southwest
States. Each project receives careful
attention to the program, opportunities
and budget resulting in long-term client Office Mixed-Use Medical
relationships. Brannan Sand & Gravel 40th and Pena Boulevard Arbor Dental Group
Adams County, Colorado Aurora, Colorado Lone Tree, Colorado
Cherry Hills Village Center Park Meadows Station Exempla Lutheran Southwest
Education Cherry Hills, Colorado Douglas County, Colorado Jefferson County, Colorado
Bachelor of Architecture Coal Creek Business Park Twenty Mile Town Center Veterans Admin. - Poly Trauma
University of Detroit Loiusville, Colorado Parker, Colorado Aurora, Colorado
Colorado Farm Bureau Twenty Ninth Street Mall Veterans Admin. - Prosthetics
Industry affiliations Englewood, Colorado Boulder, Colorado Aurora, Colorado
National Association of Industrial and Montecito Office Building Retail Yale New Haven Hospital*
Office Properties Las Vegas, Nevada New Haven, Connecticut
1000 S. Colorado
National Council of Architectural Panorama Corporate Center Glendale, Colorado Industrial
Registration Boards Centennial, Colorado
Bowles Village Center Aurora Commerce Center
Peakview Office Park Jefferson County, Colorado Aurora, Colorado
International Council of
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Shopping Centers Bristol Village CPS Distributors
Ridgegate Point Office Building Aurora, Colorado Westminster, Colorado
Urban Land Institute Lone Tree, Colorado
Chanson Plaza Goodyear Point Business Center
Riverview Point Office Building Jefferson County, Colorado Goodyear, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
License Flatirons Village Riverside Business Center
TMA Benefits Services Building Broomfield, Colorado Phoenix, Arizona
Colorado: C-4922
Aurora, Colorado
Arizona: 45897 Mainstreet at Flatirons Stapleton Business Center
Nevada: 6080 Washington Point Business Center Broomfield, Colorado Denver, Colorado
Wyoming: C-2350 Phoenix, Arizona
Northglenn Marketplace Waste Connections
Restaurant Northglenn, Colorado Adams County, Colorado
Previous experience
Katie Mullen’s Irish Restaurant Parker Hilltop Washington Airport Center
Wendler/Pizzo, Architects: 1988 - 1991 Denver, Colorado Parker, Colorado Goodyear, Arizona
Russell Gibson VonDohlen: 1987 - 1988
Original Pancake House The Outlets at Silverthorne
Multiple Locations Silverthorne, Colorado

Terry Rucker

Terry’s diverse experience includes municipal projects such as police and fire stations, to detention facilities and
Terry Rucker AIA, NCARB national guard armories; educational projects including school administrative facilities, new elementary schools and
Principal in Charge multiple renovations and remodels; office buildings and office complexes; large retail developments to individual tenant
improvements and build-to-suit projects; mixed-use developments which include a mix of residential and retail users;
Terry joined SEM Architects in 1996.
medical office buildings, restaurants and financial institutions.
His technical expertise and experience
with client and staff relationships
maintains a strong consistency in our
office productivity. Terry’s dedication to
serving our clients has resulted in multiple
clients having been with SEM for over
20 years. Terry has extensive experience
in project and resource management,
focusing on commercial development,
retail development and build-to-suit
applications. His studio’s expertise in
these project types brings a strong balance Westmoor Building 10 CornerStar Tiffany Plaza
to the integration of tenants, and end
users. Terry’s strengths are dealing with
a specific tenant prototype requirements Mixed-Use Restaurant Municipal
and client/landlord expectations. Silverthorne Town Center Gelazzi Fire Sub Station #1*
Silverthorne, Colorado Houston, Texas Clovis, New Mexico
Crystal River Marketplace Pan Asia Bistro Fire Sub Station #2*
Education Carbondale, Colorado Douglas County, Colorado Clovis, New Mexico
Bachelor of Architecture National Guard Armory*
Texas Tech University Office Retail
Clovis, New Mexico
Dove Valley Business Park Arvada Ridge
Centennial, Colorado Arvada, Colorado Clovis Police Headquarters*
Industry affiliations Clovis, New Mexico
Eldon W. Smith Architects Office* Biondi Jewelers
National Council of Architectural Clovis, New Mexico Aurora, Colorado Clovis Public Library*
Registration Boards Clovis, New Mexico
The Shane Company Corporate Office CornerStar
International Council of Aurora, Colorado Curry County Detention Center*
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Shopping Centers Clovis, New Mexico
The Quad at Lowry 1-3 Harmony Marketplace
Ft. Collins, Colorado Mesh Elementary School*
Denver, Colorado
Clovis, New Mexico
License Westmoor Technology Park Bldg 1 & 2 Lakeside Mall Redevelopment
Lakeside, Colorado New Mexico - American Water Co.*
Colorado: 305272 Westminster, Colorado
Clovis, New Mexico
Texas: 20048 Westmoor Technology Park Bldg 3 & 4 Lakeside Retail Building
Lakeside, Colorado Valencia Elementary School*
Minnesota: 45559 Westminster, Colorado
Nevada: 6000 Fortales, New Mexico
Westmoor Technology Park Bldg 5 & 6 Sheridan Crossing Shopping Center
Westminster, Colorado Westminster, Colorado Financial
Previous experience The Shane Company Bellco Credit Union
Westmoor Technology Park Bldg 7
Eldon W. Smith AIA: 1986 - 1996 Westminster, Colorado Various Locations Various Locations
Ritter & Associates: 1985 - 1986 Tiffany Plaza
Westmoor Technology Park Bldg 8 & 9 Medical
Richard O. Haness Architects: 1984 - 1985 Denver, Colorado
Westminster, Colorado
20 Mile Orthodontics
Westmoor Technology Park Bldg 10 Town Center North Parker, Colorado
Westminster, Colorado Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Urgent Care
Trice Jewelers Clovis, New Mexico
Aurora, Colorado

Kristoffer Kenton

Kristoffer is a senior designer with over 12 years of experience with an expansive range of project types both internationally
Kristoffer Kenton LEED® AP and domestically. Kristoffer’s ability to intuitively absorb the needs and challenges of a project while conceptually
Associate - Director of Design visualizing the end-result create the foundation needed to move a project forward. Kristoffer’s career includes project types
in; aviation, civic, professional ofﬁce, campus planning, master planning, mixed-use, retail, parking structures, automotive,
Kristoffer has been leading SEM’s design
and industrial projects with budgets of $50,000 to $350,000,000. This broad base of experience brings a well balanced
efforts since 2001, and brings a wide
diversity of design solutions to our practice.
variety of past project exposure. Through
this experience he brings a high level of
attention, enthusiasm, and expertise to
our projects. As the Director of Design,
Kristoffer oversees the ﬁrms design
activities, from master planning and
building design to project construction.
His experience, design talent, and
knowledge establishes SEM as a leader in
commercial development. Kristoffer is
highly regarded for his ability to work with Arapahoe Lima Center The Streets at SouthGlenn 1655 Lafayette
clients and teams to move past challenges
to provide the highest quality design
solution that is differentiated from its Mixed-Use Civic Office
competitors with a unique solution. 40th and Pena Boulevard Colorado Convention Center* Al-Safeer Tower*
Aurora, Colorado Denver, Colorado Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Crystal River Marketplace Colorado Freedom Memorial* Brannan Sand & Gravel
Education Carbondale, Colorado Aurora, Colorado Adams County, Colorado
Bachelor of Architecture Gates Redevelopment Larimer County Courthouse* Kuwait Finance House Tower*
Kansas State University Denver, Colorado Ft. Collins, Colorado Kuwait City, Kuwait
Lowry Vista Sacramento City Admin. Bldg.* Montecito Office Building
Industry affiliations Denver, Colorado Sacramento, California Las Vegas, Nevada
United States Green Building Council Park Meadows Station United States Embassy* Riverview Point Office Building
Douglas County, Colorado Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Mesa, Arizona
International Council of Silverthorne Town Center Sevo Miller Office Building
Shopping Centers Retail
Silverthorne, Colorado Denver, Colorado
1000 S. Colorado
National Association of Industrial and The Streets at SouthGlenn The Streets at Southglenn - Block 3N
Glendale, Colorado
Office Properties Centennial, Colorado Centennial, Colorado
Arapahoe Lima Center
Twenty Mile Town Center Arapahoe County, Colorado Washington Point Business Center
Awards Parker, Colorado Phoenix, Arizona
CornerStar
1999 International Design Competition Medical Aurora, Colorado Av i at i o n
Vienna International Airport
1655 Lafayette Flatirons Village Doha International Airport*
Denver, Colorado Broomfield, Colorado Doha, Qatar
Previous experience 20 Mile Orthodontics Shops at Crown Point Madrid International Airport*
Parker, Colorado Parker, Colorado Madrid, Spain
Kristoffer Kenton Design: 2001
Fentress Bradburn Architects: 1998 - 2001 Exempla Lutheran Southwest Southlands Tenerife Sur Airport*
Jefferson County, Colorado Aurora, Colorado Tenerife, Spain

Restaurant Tiffany Plaza Vienna International Airport*
Denver, Colorado Vienna, Austria
Pan Asia Bistro
Douglas County, Colorado Town Center North
Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Retail Environments Retail Environments

SEM Architects roots are in the retail sector. We have been creating successful retail environments for more than 30 years,
and have done more than 12,000,000 square feet of space. Retail environments express themselves in a variety of product Power Center Neighborhood Retail Strip
types ranging from new town centers with a mix of uses to traditional malls, power centers, neighborhood center, and retail Arvada Marketplace Arapahoe Crossing Alameda Chambers Connection
Arvada, Colorado Aurora, Colorado Aurora, Colorado
strip centers. These environments continue to change and evolve, and SEM Architects is on the forefront of the retail
Arvada Ridge Arapahoe Marketplace Arapahoe Lima Center
development sector, developing new concepts while continually ﬁnding ways to reinvent existing ones.
Arvada, Colorado Englewood, Colorado Arapahoe County, Colorado
Bear Valley Shopping Center Boulevard Center Broomfield Retail Building
Denver, Colorado Denver, Colorado Broomfield, Colorado
Bellview Shores Bowles Village Center Buffalo Run Village Retail
Westminster, Colorado Littleton, Colorado Commerce City, Colorado
Bowles Crossing Chanson Plaza Bristol Village
Littleton, Colorado Littleton, Colorado Aurora, Colorado
CornerStar Cherry Hills Marketplace Criterion Shopping Center
Aurora, Colorado Greenwood Village, Colorado Denver, Colorado
Flatacres Marketplace City Center Marketplace County Line Retail
Parker, Colorado Aurora, Colorado Centennial, Colorado
Interplaza West East Quincy Highlands Hoffman Heights
Golden, Colorado Aurora, Colorado Aurora, Colorado
Arvada Ridge CornerStar Silverthorne Factory Outlets
Lakeside Mall Harmony Marketplace Lakeside Retail
Lakeside, Colorado Ft. Collins, Colorado Lakeside, Colorado
Mixed Use Urban Infill Malls Lincoln Meadows Leetsdale Marketplace Mainstreet and Jordan
Parker, Colorado Denver, Colorado Parker, Colorado
40th and Pena Boulevard 1000 South Colorado Bear Valley Mall
Aurora, Colorado Glendale, Colorado Denver, Colorado Mainstreet at Flatiron Parker Hilltop Parker Crossing
Broomfield, Colorado Parker, Colorado Parker, Colorado
Cherry Hills Village Center 2000 South University Bowles Crossing
Cherry Hills, Colorado Denver, Colorado Littleton, Colorado Northglenn Marketplace Parker Marketplace Parker and Hess
Northglenn, Colorado Aurora, Colorado Parker, Colorado
Crown Point 239 Detroit Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Parker, Colorado Denver, Colorado Denver, Colorado Parker Marketplace Plaza at Aurora Mall Plaza Colorado
Aurora, Colorado Aurora, Colorado Greenwood Village, Colorado
Crystal River Marketplace 700 Kalamath Durango Mall
Carbondale, Colorado Denver, Colorado Durango, Colorado Rocky Mountain Marketplace Quincy Marketplace Quail Creek
Loveland, Colorado Aurora, Colorado Westminster, Colorado
Gates Redevelopment 801 Broadway Flatiron Crossing
Denver, Colorado Denver, Colorado Broomfield, Colorado Silverthorne Factory Outlets Seven Hills Shopping Center Quincy Marketplace
Silverthorne, Colorado Aurora, Colorado Aurora, Colorado
Hampden Town Center Denver Design District Glenwood Springs Mall
Denver, Colorado Denver, Colorado Glenwood Springs, Colorado Town Center North Sheridan Crossings Shops at Crown Point
Highlands Ranch, Colorado Westminster, Colorado Parker, Colorado
Lowry Vista North Creek Shops Lakeside Mall
Denver, Colorado Denver, Colorado Lakeside, Colorado Westfield Shopping Center Tiffany Plaza Southlands High Visibility Retail
Westminster, Colorado Denver, Colorado Aurora, Colorado
Mainstreet & Pine Retail Southglenn Mall
Parker, Colorado Centennial, Colorado Village on the Park The Village
Aurora, Colorado Boulder, Colorado
Silverthorne Town Center Tamarac Square Mall
Silverthorne, Colorado Denver, Colorado Westbrook Shopping Center Villa Monaco
Westminster, Colorado Denver, Colorado
The Streets at SouthGlenn
Centennial, Colorado Yale and Monaco Marketplace
Denver, Colorado
Twenty Mile Town Center
Parker, Colorado
Twenty Ninth Street Mall
Boulder, Colorado


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