Month of Printmaking Denver (Mo’Print) is a celebration of the art of making original prints to inspire, educate, and promote awareness through a variety of public events and exhibitions in Denver and the metropolitan region. The Month of Printmaking, presented by The Invisible Museum.org, will be held in venues around Denver and the Front Range...Read More

Celebrate the opening of Goldyn’s “Spring Art Project” collaboration with Denver-based artist Mario Zoots on Thursday, March 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Goldyn, a women’s boutique in LoHi. Drawing inspiration from Goldyn’s designers’ Spring 2016 collections, Zoots created a limited edition series of collages and objets d’art that employ vintage photographs and old Hollywood film stills...Read More

THE WORLD OF LEGO HAS GROWN FROM SIMPLE PLASTIC PLAYTHING TO MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR BEHEMOTH. BUT WHAT CAN THE DANISH TOYMAKER TEACH US ABOUT THE BUILDINGS THAT POPULATE OUR WORLD? THE LEGO ARCHITECT HAS A FEW IDEAS. Words: Charlie Keaton “LEGO always had its roots in architecture— after all, the little plastic pieces are called bricks!”...Read More

There’s an alchemy to a business born in a garage—An artisan, bent over a bench, giving voice to a fomented vision. The image of the worker conjures a complete dedication to craft, with purity, expression, and vision. It Is the recipe that’s catapulted ventures out of garages from Seattle to Silicon Valley. And at the...Read More

What went into the illustration of our winter cover? One designer, 40+ hours, 7,703 paths, and 35,344 points in Adobe Illustrator to be exact. The cover, inspired by the September 1959s issue of Better Homes and Gardens, captures the essence and look of the vintage cover, but became current with Christian Musselman’s detail, including modern...Read More

Denver’s mid-century modern real estate expert Adrian Kinney took a trip over the weekend to the annual Modernism Week celebration. “Modernism Week in Palm Springs, California was an absolutely amazing experience—to be surrounded by so many mid-century modern enthusiast from all over the country and world, there to appreciate the historic homes of the mid-century era...Read More

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