Tryba Architects

UMB Bank will anchor BMC Investments’ Cherry Lane project—bringing a new Class A office environment to one of Denver’s most established and evolving neighborhoods. Tryba Architects is proud to contribute a design that supports both workplace experience and the surrounding retail and community fabric. Cherry Lane reflects a continued investment in thoughtful, experience-driven urban development in Cherry Creek. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMN2gvPT

Tryba Architects is proud to announce the promotion of Daniel Nelson, AIA to Associate Principal. Daniel brings a strong focus on sustainable, high-performance design and plays an integral role in integrating building systems thinking into Tryba’s work. His leadership supports the creation of enduring places that enhance both organizations and communities.

Tryba Architects is proud to announce the promotion of Leah Hanke, AIA to Associate Principal. Leah has built her career at Tryba with a focus on historic adaptive reuse, mixed-use development, and civic and cultural projects. She is widely respected for her technical rigor, collaborative approach, and leadership in construction administration.

Tryba Architects is proud to announce the promotion of Brandon Fruhwirth, AIA to Associate Principal. Brandon provides strong design and technical leadership across large, multi-phase projects. He is known for balancing conceptual clarity with constructability, ensuring high-quality outcomes from design through completion.

Tryba Architects is proud to announce the promotion of Jeremy Bieker, AIA to Associate Principal, recognizing his leadership, technical expertise, and sustained contributions to the firm. Jeremy Bieker, AIA, who has been with the firm since 1999, has served as project architect on some of Tryba’s most complex and high-profile projects. His deep technical knowledge and construction leadership have been instrumental to the success of numerous large-scale developments.

Congratulations to the Western Stock Show Association and the entire National Western Center team on The Legacy receiving the NAIOP Innovative Project of the Year Award. Designed by Tryba Architects, The Legacy bridges the historic heart of the National Western campus with a contemporary civic future, grounded in the Code of the West and built to inspire a new generation of leaders in agriculture and ranching for the next 100 years. We’re especially proud to celebrate the leadership of Associate Principals Daniel Nelson and Leah Hanke in bringing this award-winning project to life.

Tryba Architects is pleased to announce the promotion of Brent Bartels, AIA, to Principal, recognizing his leadership, design excellence, and long-standing contributions to the firm. With more than two decades of experience, Brent brings a thoughtful, research-driven approach to architecture grounded in a deep understanding of place, community, and context. His background in urban and regional planning informs a holistic design perspective that spans architecture, urbanism, and the public realm. Known for his collaborative leadership style and commitment to quality and craft, Brent has played a key role in guiding the firm’s strategic direction, strengthen client relationships, and advance Tryba’s mission of creating meaningful, enduring places. “Brent’s promotion reflects his exceptional leadership and commitment to the firm,” said David Tryba, FAIA, Founding Principal. “His thoughtful approach to architecture, deep understanding of place, and dedication to mentorship have had a lasting impact on our work and our culture. We are proud to welcome him into the firm’s principal leadership.” Founded in 1988 in Denver, Tryba Architects is an interdisciplinary practice working nationally from its Denver office, transforming buildings and sites into active, vibrant places that connect people, nature, and the urban environment. The firm provides architecture, urban design, interior design, branding, preservation, and planning services.

Congratulations to the Western Stock Show Association on the opening of The Legacy.    Designed by Tryba Architects, The Legacy bridges the historic heart of the National Western campus with a contemporary civic future, grounded in the Code of the West and built to announce and inspire a new generation of leaders in agriculture and ranching for the next 100 years.   As the first Stock Show in the building comes to a close on January 25, the Legacy has begun its service as a welcoming home, supporting the energy, exchange, and connection that define the Stock Show experience.  

We’re pleased to be featured in the latest Colorado Real Estate Journal, highlighting the transformation of Fox Park from an underutilized industrial site into a 41-acre community-driven district. With 14 acres of interconnected parks and open space, Fox Park integrates offices, residences, hotels, and cultural venues into a place designed for connection, resilience, and opportunity.