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

A NEW YEAR INEVITABLY BRINGS WITH IT THE RESOLUTION TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF OURSELVES. NOW MORE THAN EVER, TECHNOLOGY PLAYS A ROLE IN THAT STRUGGLE. WANT TO GET IN BETTER SHAPE? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT.   The average American now accesses more than 26 different apps per month, spending well over 37 hours Tweeting, Snapchatting, or crushing candy. But...Read More

The average American works 47 hours per week, highest in the industrialized world, while also taking fewer vacation days and retiring later in life. Which means that when it comes to maintaining proper physical and mental wellbeing, getting to the gym a few days per week isn’t nearly enough. More and more, employers recognize the need for workspaces that...Read More

Medical science has evolved so rapidly in the past decade that it’s nearly impossible to talk about newly constructed facilities without using words like “futuristic” or “science fiction.” Operating rooms, in particular, have been ground zero for advancements that incorporate everything from industrial robotic technology to digital imaging that allows for the kind of non-invasive...Read More

Sleep: necessary, glorious, and often elusive. According to even the most conservative estimates, 40 percent of adults don’t get the recommended seven hours per night—and even among those who do reach that magical threshold, quantity doesn’t always equal quality. As a result, millions of Americans wander through life, zombie-like, in a fog of drowsy irritability....Read More

In the winter 2015/2016 issue of Modern In Denver, we featured the comprehensive, six-part story, “Designing Wellness.” From Apple to apps, here are some tech-foward, well-designed health products to, well, get you well.   QARDIOBASE The rapid evolution of health technology has tipped the scales—literally. Qardiobase is a fully integrated “smart scale” that measures not just your weight,...Read More

Christian Musselman has fun. But don’t mistake that for lacking professionalism—producing detailed custom home portraits is serious business. From children’s toys to mid-century masterpieces, the Denver-based illustrator has crafted a lifelong dream into a successful career of serious play. WORDS: CORY PHARE As a child, Christian Musselman was struck by the design of his grandparents’...Read More

It has been such a privilege being able to tell the stories our community’s best art, architecture, and design in 2015. Thanks, Colorado, for giving us plenty of talent to celebrate this year! Take a minute to scroll through some of our favorite images in 2015, from Bauhaus to Bonnie Brae. Cheers to 2016!  Click any photo to...Read More

February celebration and panel discussion honors mid-century architectural landmark at Denver Botanic Gardens. Designed by architects Victor Hornbein and Ed White, the Boettcher Tropical Conservatory at the Denver Botanic Gardens celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016. The 11,500-square-foot building took two years to build and is the only conservatory in the country made of cast-in-place concrete. Completed in...Read More

ONE ISSUE, TWO COVERS! Our winter 2015/2016 issue features not one, but two covers! On the left, Christian Musselman created this detailed illustration for us, inspired by a 1950s Better Homes and Gardens cover. Inside, you’ll find a story on his work and even more custom illustrations of modern homes. Modern In Denver content covers a wide spectrum...Read More

Mid-century modern architect James Ream once practiced as a project designer for Eero Saarinen. He studied in New York and Italy and brought his talents to Colorado briefly to design this Sorensen House with the help of George Hoover (a member of the DCPA design team responsible for the detailed design and development of the Galleria and Parking...Read More

Last week, Pantone introduced its 2016 Color(s) of the Year. For the first time, two colors were selected: Rose Quartz and Serenity. How can these pastels fit into modern design? Take a look at our top picks from furniture to art and accessories.    1. “Prairie 16” Artwork Local artist Danae Falliers’ images “function as a...Read More

WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU BRING TOGETHER THE COLORADO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY, AND AN ICONIC MID-CENTURY ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE? A CURIOUSLY BEAUTIFUL MILITARY INSTALLATION. ROGER THAT. WORDS: CHARLIE KEATON | IMAGES: DAVID LAUER When called upon to design a new 63,000-square-foot building in the International Style, standard practice dictates...Read More

At Modern In Denver, we strive to celebrate Colorado’s creative community, and we couldn’t do it without support of some of those creators themselves. As a way to say thanks to all of our advertisers—our partners—who have supported our mission over the years, we’ve compiled a holiday gift guide, complete with our favorite picks from their showroom floors....Read More