WHEN THE FRYS LOST THEIR HOME TO THE FOURMILE CANYON FIRE, THEY LOOKED UP—WAY UP. REBUILDING AT 7,300 FEET HIGH, THE FAMILY SOUGHT A FRIEND TO REBUILD THEM A FIRE-PROOF AND EARTH-FRIENDLY FORTRESS. WORDS: TAMARA CHUANG • IMAGES: JEREMY BITTERMANNThe first time Evan Fry stepped onto the property, he could still smell smoke leftover from...Read More
Mid-century modern items from the estate of Barbara Hovaten Myers will be for sale this Saturday, February 14. An interior designer, Myers was a lover of mid-century furniture and art and graduated from Denver University in 1965 with a degree in Art and Interior Design. Along with artwork from notable regional artist Jack Roberts, a number of interesting...Read More
Shaped by influences from French modern to ’70s mod, the spring 2015 collection of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams has launched. Transparent furniture accents and menswear-inspired fabrics like tweed take center-stage in this new line. To celebrate, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams are hosting an event at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center on Thursday, February 19 from...Read More
Next time you drive along I-25, take notice as a unique pattern catches your eye. That screen pattern—inspired by 1,000-year-old Middle Eastern floor patterns—serves as a form of privacy and shade, combining both form and function for residents of Lumina in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood. The screens bring both character and energy conservation to Lumina, a multi-unit, mixed-use building by...Read More
One hundred eighty-one Russian messengers sit in Denver, not knowing their true origins or fate. These are no ordinary operatives, however. They are unauthenticated avant-garde paintings that have undergone a transformation by way of an unorthodox gallery. Here is the story of some seriously small samizdat. WORDS: CORY PHARE | IMAGES: RON POLLARD & MICHAEL VELLIQUETTE...Read More
Modern In Denver and Schomp BMW are partnering again—this time to bring you Supercharged Coffee Breaks. What does that mean? Throughout February, coffee is on us! Mark your calendars for our visits: Aviano Coffee: Friday, February 6, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sweet Bloom Coffee: Saturday, February 14, 10-11 a.m. Black Black Coffee: Friday, February 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Stop...Read More
WOOD FLOORING HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE THE 1600s, WITH ITS SOLID WOOD AND STANDARD SPECIES. SO WE ASKED A FEW LOCAL EXPERTS TO FILL US IN ON TODAY’S TRENDS FROM PLANK WIDTHS TO PATTERNS—AND THEY ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT POLYURETHANE. WORDS: AMY PHARE PAY attention the next time you walk across a hardwood floor....Read More
Design After Dark happens again this year on February 6 at the Bindery on Blake, with the theme of “CUT.” The difference this year? The artists! All but one are new to Design After Dark in 2015. Here, we take a look at two emerging artists participating in this year’s event, Elish Warlop and Laura Kishimoto. Both...Read More
Modern In Denver partners HMA Architecture + Interiors and Residential Systems, Inc. have both been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design. The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 25 million monthly users on Houzz. Congratulations to both firms! Read More
LYNNEL Art to Form icicles produce a unique suspended feature piece in any atrium space. In the video below, watch how their California Icicles installation came together! It involved 33 polished acrylic panels, 2”x2”x48”. A matte film with LYNNEL art images had been applied to all the icicles, and custom ceiling mounts were fabricated to...Read More
Whether you’re an emerging professional looking to be mentored or a seasoned interior design professional interested in giving back, the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the International Interior Design Association has put out a call for entries for its NEXT Mentor Program. This is a great opportunity for students and new professionals to learn more about...Read More
THE BEST AWARDS RECOGNIZE COLORADO’S TOP INTERIOR DESIGNERS, BUT WHAT DOES A PROJECT TAKE TO WIN? ONE JUDGE SHARES WITH US A PEEK INTO THE DECISION PROCESS AND WHAT MADE THIS YEAR’S WINNER STAND OUT AMONG THE REST.One night in September, downtown at Denver’s Paramount Theater, a handful of interior designers helped elevate their profession. The evening marked the annual BESTawards celebration, hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chapter...Read More
Congratulations to the following Modern In Denver fans, who were picked at random and have won the Wheels for a Week giveaway! The winners are… GRAND PRIZE Catherine Vanegas RUNNERS UP Scott Van Vleet Hans Osheim Rajan Thampi Domenica Ortega Thanks to everyone who participated! Stay tuned in February as we bring you more exciting BMW i3...Read More
This week marks the 100th birthday of Rocky Mountain National Park! To celebrate, Modern In Denver is taking a look at the built environment inside the park, specifically the RMNP Administration Building, also known as the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. It was designed by Taliesin Associated Architects, an architectural firm founded by Frank Lloyd Wright to...Read More
[youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lggWZBJ-fu0[/youtube] What’s it like to charge an all-electric car? After driving the Modern In Denver BMW i3 for a few months, we can tell you it’s a piece of cake! If you have your own parking space at home, you can easily charge the BMW i3 using the BMW i Wallbox. This charging...Read More
This Friday, January 23, Women In Design will host its third annual VIP Membership Celebration at the Posner Center (The Horse Barn). Friday’s event features the theme “Industries on the Modern Frontier” and entertainment by the Mike Maurer Band. Non-members can sign up for a discounted membership and free at the door. Modern In Denver...Read More
Here’s to cozy nights and tea-filled mugs. Throwback throws and trendy trivets. Flasks to warm you from the inside out and fire features fit for the shrewdest of shoppers. Temperatures may be dropping, but things are only heating up with these modern must-haves. Bring it, Polar Vortex. WORDS: AMY PHARE GIRARD THROW Alexander Girard designed...Read More
EVERY KITCHEN TELLS A STORY, BUT IS IT ONE OF TODAY OR TOMORROW? IN CONJUNCTION WITH KITCHENS AT THE DENVER, HARDWARE INNOVATORS BLUM HAVE BROUGHT TO COLORADO A TOOL TO SIMULATE WHAT IT’S LIKE TO NAVIGATE THE KITCHEN AT 70 YEARS OLD—AND HAVE WORKED TOGETHER TO DEVELOP ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS BOTH FUNCTIONAL AND FORWARD-THINKING. HERE’S HOW...Read More
Room & Board has launched its 2015 collection, and to celebrate, they are giving one lucky winner the chance to win a Lars chair! To participate in the Lounge with Lars sweepstakes, visit Room & Board online and enter to win before February 11. Read More
Denver’s renaissance has been turning heads nationwide thanks in part to its chefs, brewers, and distillers. Now, a growing number of passionate roasters and baristas are adding another layer of sophistication to a city on the rise. Their goal is to introduce you to coffee’s stunning depth and diversity, qualities that—until recently—have gone largely neglected....Read More
