From original art to jewelry to books, museums often curate some of the most creative products for their stores—many of which make for unique holiday gifts. We hit up the art museums in town to find modern gifts for your holiday shopping. Take a look at some of Modern In Denver‘s favorite finds. DENVER ART MUSEUM We...Read More
Our Modern In Denver fall Design Conversations event took took place November 19 at Studio Como. Jonathan Auty opened the topic “Quality Matters” based on his op-ed from the fall issue of MID. Attendees participated in a group conversation to explore his position further and to discuss what makes furniture high quality and how it can become more accessible. We’ve compiled a variety...Read More
Bill Buyers designs with a timeless modern aesthetic reminiscent of Denver’s historic mid-century modern architecture, and his projects are known for reducing waste and welcoming natural light. He was featured in Modern In Denver for “The Eight-Foot House,” and his latest project, the “Plinth House,” is now for sale. See the full listing. Read More
HORSEPOWER—IT’S NOT THE TERM YOU’D TYPICALLY ASSOCIATE WITH A KITCHEN. HOWEVER, THANKS TO THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN PORSCHE DESIGN STUDIO AND POGGENPOHL ON THEIR AWARD-WINNING P’7350, ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE TRANSCENDS TRADITIONAL DEFINITIONS. BUT WHAT DROVE THESE TWO ICONIC BRANDS TO COME TOGETHER? WHAT’S UNDER THE HOOD? AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, HOW DOES IT HANDLE? WE SPENT SOME TIME...Read More
The Egg Chair. The Ant Chair. The Swan Chair. Arne Jacobsen is well-known for his iconic furniture design, but it’s not widely known that he’s designed everything from the SAS Air Terminal and the Royal Hotel Copenhagen to textiles, lighting, ashtrays, and cutlery. He’s also had a tremendous influence on VOLA and revolutionized faucet design....Read More
THEY AREN’T THE FIRST NEW YORK ARTISTS TO HEAD WEST IN SEARCH OF NEW OPPORTUNITIES. BUT BRENDT BERGER AND MARIA COCCHIARELLI-BERGER TOOK A BOLD LEAP WHEN THEY PACKED UP THEIR COLLECTION AND MOVED TO TINY WALSENBURG, COLORADO. NEARLY A DECADE LATER, THEIR MUSEUM OF FRIENDS IS THRIVING. WORDS + IMAGES: RON POLLARD ABOUT 165 MILES...Read More
FOR AN INDUSTRY THAT HAS LONG BEEN SHROUDED IN SECRECY, TRANSPARENCY IS QUICKLY BECOMING THE WINNING STRATEGY. WORDS: JOSH KRAUS | IMAGES: JAMES FLORIO IF YOU’RE EVER CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT’S ACTUALLY INSIDE A MATTRESS, STEVE VAN DIEST IS HAPPY TO SHOW YOU. “WHAT’S IN THIS BOND BED? I DON’T KNOW, LET’S TAKE A LOOK,” SAID...Read More
After seeing quite a few remarkable projects from Porcelanosa, we wanted to learn more about the materials that went into them. It turns out they all have one thing in common: the exterior cladding. The “ventilated facade” system reduces energy costs by 30 percent, and while it’s widely used in Eurpoe and Asia, its use...Read More
NESTLED IN THE LAKESIDE COMMUNITY OF BOW MAR SITS A HOUSE THAT SEEMED BEYOND REPAIR. BUT WHERE MOST SAW ONLY NEGLECT, ONE DETERMINED FAMILY GLIMPSED A CHALLENGE WORTHY OF THEIR FULL ATTENTION. THIS HOME NEEDED EVERYTHING. THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT IT GOT. WORDS: Charlie Keaton IMAGES: Daniel O’Connor THERE WERE HOLES IN THE FLOOR, BUT THAT WASN’T...Read More
This op-ed column, authored by rotating guest writers, aims to stir conversations on architecture and design among our creative community. WHY FURNITURE IS COSTLY—AND WORTH THE INVESTMENT WORDS: JONATHAN AUTY, STUDIO COMO “WHY IS EVERYTHING SO EXPENSIVE?” THROUGHOUT 15 YEARS OF SELLING HIGH-END MODERN FURNITURE, THIS IS A QUESTION I HEAR AGAIN AND AGAIN. I HAVE...Read More
JOIN US FOR COCKTAILS + CONVERSATIONS Mile Hi Modern and Modern In Denver magazine are hosting a happy hour for readers! October 21, 2015 | 6-8 p.m. For complimentary cocktails and bites, stop by the LIV Sotheby’s International Realty office in Cherry Creek at 255 Clayton Street—new home to Mile Hi Modern! As though cocktails and networking weren’t enough, Harrison Home Systems is giving...Read More
We love the new Sugarberry wood option from Room & Board found in its Chilton line, so we dug a bit further to find out exactly what Sugarberry is. With the help of Michael Brotman, Room & Board Merchandise Manager for Casegoods, we learned that Sugarberry is a tree species that is native to the...Read More
On October 8, the annual White Box Challenge unveiling happened at Decorative Materials. For the challenge, designers received mystery boxes of materials with which they were tasked to create a unique project. This year’s box contained feathers, and 20 design teams put their talents together to create interesting projects. The winners were: First Place David Rote...Read More
DEFYING CONVENTION AND DESIGNING REINVENTION ARE EXACTLY WHY DENVER-BASED CONSUME & CREATE SUCCEED AS A CLIENT-CENTERED DESIGN FIRM. FROM SKATE CULTURE TO GLOBAL BRANDS AND BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY, TAKING A RISK MEANS THE POTENTIAL TO STUMBLE ONTO SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING FRESH. IT’S IN THEIR DNA. AND IT’S WHY THESE LOCAL INFLUENCERS (RE)DEFINE WHAT FRESHNESS...Read More
We love the way our community serves up a nice warm cup of radical creation. And since fall is a time for piping potations—and we’re suckers for a good pun— we asked some of our favorite Rocky Mountain roustabouts to line up for a booking with beverages. These aren’t your average mean mugs, though. You’ll find expressive elements in...Read More
On Friday, September 25, the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) recognized the best in interior design at its fifth annual BESTawards celebration. Modern In Denver magazine is committed to promoting and celebrating Colorado’s creative community, and we’re proud to have been the media sponsor. Congratulations to the following winners, and have a...Read More
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY ADVERTISING HOLDS AN ARTISTIC APPEAL ALL ITS OWN. IN FACT, SOME OF THE GREATEST FURNITURE DESIGNERS OF THE 20TH CENTURY SPENT DECADES CREATING SEMINAL MAGAZINE ADS FOR THEIR OWN PRODUCTS. HAVE A LOOK AT A THIS WELL-CURATED COLLECTION. WORDS: CHARLIE KEATON Herman Miller makes furniture. In fact, the Michigan-based company has produced some of the most recognizable...Read More
WHEN WORKPLACE RESOURCE OUTGREW ITS LONGTIME LODO FOOTPRINT, IT OPTED FOR TWO NEW FACILITIES WITH ENTIRELY DISTINCT PURPOSES. BUT JUST HOW EASY IS IT TO DESIGN THE PERFECT OFFICE ENVIRONMENT FOR A COMPANY WITH AN ENDLESS RESERVOIR OF THE WORLD’S BEST OFFICE FURNITURE? WORDS: CHARLIE KEATON • IMAGES: DANIEL O ’ CONNOR Tucked away on...Read More
Babi Yar Memorial Park in Denver The Cultural Landscape Foundation is coming to Denver October 10-11 to host free, expert-led tours of more than two dozen landscapes in the Denver area, building upon documentation developed for TCLF’s What’s Out There Denver Guide. Parks and open spaces have been invaluable components of the city’s design and development since...Read More
Month of Modern is here, with four design events in Boulder throughout the month of October. MoM15 kicks off with an incredible evening of enlightening talks with a twist. Ignite and Month of Modern are partnering up to “Imagine a Great City.” Thirty years ago, Denver Mayor Pena was elected on a platform to “Imagine a...Read More
