Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe is a nationally known art and cultural district with more than 60 galleries, restaurants, and shops located a few short blocks from downtown Denver. The Art District opens its doors freely to crowds for popular events such as the First Friday Art Walk, held every first Friday of the...Read More

Boulder is no stranger to tech firms taking up residence in reimagined industrial spaces. But Applied Broadband isn’t looking to emulate the latest Silicon Valley fads. Lucky for them, architect Rick Epstein and designer Marcel de Lange know just how to get where they’re going. WORDS: CHARLIE KEATON | IMAGES: DANIEL O’CONNOR The offices at...Read More

Our Modern In Denver winter Design Conversations event took place February 18 at Elsy Studios and Watson Furniture. Brad Tomecek of Tomecek Studio Architecture opened the topic “Regionalism” based on his op-ed from the winter issue of MID. Attendees participated in a group conversation to explore his position further and to discuss how Denver’s history, culture, and landscape affects our built environment. We’ve compiled a variety...Read More

From design to delivery, remodeling a kitchen can be a chore. But Baczewski Luxury promises a stress-free experience for its customers. “We take care of the entire process from design to door delivery, where designers do not have to worry about dealing with production, logistics, and technical solutions,” said President Gregory Nikov.  Produced in Poland...Read More

Semple Brown Design inventively interprets Bonnie Brae’s architectural past to craft a harmonious new home with both Modernist ideals and contemporary vision. WORDS: Sarah Goldblatt, AIA • IMAGES: David Lauer Like many of Denver’s urban neighborhoods, Bonnie Brae has become a patchwork quilt of architectural styles. New home designs here have rarely looked to the...Read More

Modernism Week is upon us, and we’re California dreaming’ over the annual celebration of mid-century architecture and design in Palm Springs. Lucky for us, two books were just released giving us a taste of the modern mecca. WILLIAM KRISEL’S PALM SPRINGS: THE LANGUAGE OF MODERNISM A pioneer of mid-century modernism, William Krisel’s influence has had an...Read More

We love that our community eats, sleeps, and breathes good design. Take for instance Distinctive Mantel Designs. A full-service provider for fireplaces, their priorities go beyond the product. “We are a forward-thinking, design-based company first and foremost,” said VP Eric Walden. “We work with our clients (designers, architects, builders, and homeowners) to achieve the best...Read More

When considering courthouse architecture, “community” isn’t always the first word that comes to mind. But DLR Group’s approach—which resulted in AIA and IIDA awards—proved that respect for a region and its people is the recipe for success. At the center of the Dennis Maes Pueblo Judicial Center lies a crafted communal convergence: a unique kiva-inspired...Read More

This op-ed column, authored by rotating guest writers, aims to stir conversations on architecture and design among our creative community.  IMAGE: Ryan Dravitz  | WORDS: B. Martin, K. Seitmann, B. Tomecek, and B. Wheeler WE HAVE FORGOTTEN THE IMPORTANCE OF A SENSE OF PLACE. “ … Space in the image of man is place.” -Aldo van...Read More

Looking for a custom home builder or remodeling company? Meet Haley Custom Homes, founded in 1998 by Colorado native and entrepreneur, Dan Haley Fuller. From 2,000 square feet to 20,0000+, Haley Custom Homes caters to the modernist or traditionalist.   But what makes them unique? “We use a building technique on all of our homes, that the Japanese...Read More

For our winter issue, we dove deep into both the past and present of Cliff May Homes, from the story of the architect to the history of his flat-packed system and even a current-day remodel of a Cliff May home in Harvey Park.  To unearth the history of Cliff May, his projects, and his work...Read More

California architect Cliff May traded dreams of musical stardom for a life rooted in grand conceptual design. Along the way, he cast a long and lasting shadow on the world of modern architecture. Often considered the father of the modern ranch house, Cliff May should perhaps be better known as a purveyor of the casual and...Read More

LONG BEFORE IKEA INTRODUCED FLAT-PACKED FURNITURE TO THE U.S., CALIFORNIA BUILDER CLIFF MAY HOMES PIONEERED THE IDEA OF FLAT-PACKED HOUSES IN COLORADO. WITH 170 OF THESE PREFABRICATED GEMS STILL STANDING, DENVER’S HARVEY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IS A LIVING TESTAMENT TO MID-CENTURY BUILDING INNOVATIONS THAT MAY OTHERWISE BE FORGOTTEN. By Atom Stevens SIXTY YEARS AGO, SOMETHING BOLD...Read More

With great architecture comes great responsibility, and with an eye toward revival and respect for history, one Harvey Park couple breathed life into a classic Cliff May home with the help of neighbors, friends, and even the former owner. WORDS: ATOM STEVENS IMAGES: DANIEL O’CONNOR When homeowners opt to renovate, they typically call on experts...Read More

Say hello to Hmarq Studios! A full-service commercial and residential interior design firm, Hmarq’s projects range from small businesses to retail establishments, multi-family, and single family. “We are a woman-owned, fun, down-to-earth company, which has highest respect for our clients, their budgets, and our product,” said Owner Heidi Marquardt.  With over 20 years of combined experience in commercial...Read More

The 2016 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in architecture, and this year’s winner is: Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena. “The jury has selected an architect who deepens our understanding of what is truly great design,” said Tom Pritzker, Chairman and President of The Hyatt Foundation, which sponsors the Pritzker...Read More

Case Work: Studies in Form, Space & Construction by Brad Cloepfil/Allied Works Architecture debuts January 24 at the Denver Art Museum.    This is the first comprehensive exhibition exploring the sculptures and drawings of Allied Works Architecture. Presented within an immersive installation designed by Allied Works, the exhibition features a cross-section of over 60 works...Read More

Photographing flora is no easy task. What appears to be a simple shoot of a few houseplants for the winter issue of Modern In Denver was actually an 8+ hour job that required an emergency trip to the fly shop for fishing line to help style the leaves. “I think we usually had more light...Read More

Just because there’s a blanket of snow on the ground doesn’t mean there’s not something interesting growing on inside. From a splash of colorful contrasts to leafy cantilevers, it’s no secret that houseplants can chlorophyll a room. Yet these aren’t your everyday arrangements. Sumptuous succulents and provocative palms provide an architecturally intriguing infusion of life...Read More

WE ARE MORE EQUIPPED AND BETTER ENTERTAINED THAN EVER, BUT WE AREN’T EXACTLY WELL. CALL IT THE PARADOX OF PROGRESS. COULD THE POWER OF DESIGN BE OUR SALVATION?   WORDS: CHARLIE KEATON Forget political gridlock and never-ending debates about policy reform. In the face of a national health crisis, a wave of integrated design innovations, from facilities to technologies...Read More