She has sculpted for more than 40 years, has pieces in 86 public collections, and has been part of 327 group and solo exhibitions. Whew! Deborah Butterfield touts an impressive resume, but in Colorado she conquers when it comes to numbers. With 15 life-size sculptures weighing a ton apiece, “The Nature of Horses” at Denver...Read More

This summer, you can see Deborah Butterfield’s largest exhibit yet right here in Colorado at the Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG). On display are 15 life-size bronze horses, carefully placed among the living gallery. But there is more to the art than the sculptures themselves. There is the art of the installation—a job that requires a...Read More

For Vertical Arts Architecture, it’s all about expansion! The Steamboat Springs firm recently added a Denver locale and branched out with its store, Stēl House + Home. Read on as Vertical Arts Founder and Principal Brandt Vanderbosch gives us the lay of the land.  MID: Tell us the impetus for your expansion to Denver. VA: Denver and Front Range projects and...Read More

HAPPY SUMMER! Cool off with our biggest issue yet—174 pages of art, architecture, design, and Colorado creatives! In it, we’ve packed 30 pages of summer travel and living, whether that means lounging on your patio or renting a Frank Lloyd Wright for the weekend. That’s right, in addition to modern outdoor furniture and design-centric summer reads,...Read More

ANGELA FEDDERSEN SPENT YEARS CUTTING HER TEETH AT MAJOR DESIGN FIRMS IN THE MIDWEST. SINCE FOUNDING ELEVATE ARCHITECTURE IN 2010 HER REACH HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCT DESIGN, BUT HER VISION FOR THE FUTURE STRETCHES ALL THE WAY BACK TO HER ROOTS. WORDS: Charlie Keaton IMAGES: JC Buck FOR MOST PEOPLE, FINDING THE RIGHT...Read More

From glass mansions to wood-and-steel ski chalets to sprawling modern ranches, Aspen is home to some of the world’s finest architecture. But behind the glitz and glamour lies a storied history, which set this mountain town on a uniquely innovative and modern path. So we paid a visit to learn the story—through the design lens—and...Read More

Congratulations to Architectural Workshop, who won the popular vote on Facebook for their Design In Bloom creation! This year, we had 15 participants whose submissions included a wide range of creativity, from 3D printing to audio components! Click through to see all the floral arrangement submissions. The winner was selected based on the total number of Facebook likes,...Read More

A ONCE-FORGOTTEN BUILDING IN DENVER’S UP-AND-COMING RINO DISTRICT IS REBORN AS A LUXURY SHOWROOM FOR MODERN OFFICE DESIGN. WHAT SETS THE NEW STUDIO COMO SPACE APART ISN’T JUST THE FURNITURE ON DISPLAY. IT’S THE COLLABORATIVE JOURNEY THAT AWAITS WITHIN, COURTESY OF LOCAL DESIGN FIRM LIVSTUDIO. WORDS: Charlie Keaton | IMAGES: James Florio THE WAREHOUSE AT...Read More

At our annual Design In Bloom on April 30, event sponsor Thurston Kitchen & Bath and Bosch gave away not one but two dishwashers! After viewing 15 innovative floral displays from architects and designers, nibbling, drinking, and mingling, attendees circled around as Modern In Denver magazine held a live drawing for a dishwasher from Bosch and...Read More

IF LEWIS AND CLARK WERE ALIVE TODAY, WOULD THEY CALL EACH OTHER BFF’S OR USE A GPS TO NAVIGATE? #ROADTRIP? WORDS: HANNAH WIEDMANN Artist Shawn Huckins strikes a humorous chord merging past and present in his latest exploration, The American__tier. Ambient light and Mile High City inspiration flood his back room studio where Huckins can be found pouring...Read More

Next week, the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the IIDA hosts its signature event: Prêt-à-Porter! The event pairs design firm teams with product manufacturers, who are tasked with creating a couture ensemble for a runway fashion show. Get your tickets now and read on to meet the judges! VIVECA BISSONNETTE FIIDA, CID, LEED AP – Vice President on the IIDA...Read More

THE ONCE-NEGLECTED CORPORATE KITCHEN IS IN THE MIDST OF A RENAISSANCE. NEGLECTED BREAK ROOMS BLOSSOM INTO GORGEOUS, ENERGIZING EXTENSIONS OF THE OFFICES THEY SUPPORT THANKS TO PIONEERS LIKE DENVER-BASED VESEL CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS. WORDS: Rob Bowman IMAGES: Raul J. Garcia ASK ANY RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT WHAT MATTERS MOST WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME, AND IT WON’T TAKE...Read More

Join Modern In Denver and Architectural Record for the presentation of “Design & Innovation in Multi-Unit Housing.” It’s part of the Architectural Record on the Road series and features a CEU session, panel discussion, and networking opportunities. See below for details and register here. [divider scroll_text=””] Design & Innovation in Multi-Unit Housing  March 24 History Colorado...Read More

Happy Spring! Spring has sprung, as has the latest issue of Modern In Denver! The theme of renewal is in the air, with a profile of the new 24,000-square-foot showroom space for Studio Como, a look at the rebirth of Aspen—complete with a 20-page guide to its modern art and architecture—and a Denver artist who has...Read More

NESTLED QUIETLY IN THE BOULDER FOOTHILLS, A LITTLE-KNOWN CADRE OF CREATIVE DESIGN FIRMS IS WORKING TO UPEND THE WAY AMERICA APPROACHES ITS DIETARY NEEDS. THEIR LEADER IS A MAN FAMOUS FOR SELLING EVERYTHING FROM HAMBURGERS TO VOLKSWAGENS. BUT THESE DAYS, HE’S GOT A VERY DIFFERENT PRODUCT ON HIS MIND. WORDS: ROB BOWMAN + CHARLIE KEATON | IMAGES:...Read More

WORDS: Rob Bowman When Mike Howard was told about the Skoop project, he was immediately intrigued. A father with three daughters, he had begun trying a vegetarian diet for their collective health but found it tough. “I wasn’t very good at it. By that I mean, I was going at it but wasn’t extremely well-educated as...Read More

Congratulations to our Wheels for a Week Giveaway winner Cate Vanegas, who won the keys to an electric BMW i3 for a week thanks to Schomp BMW, along with hundreds of dollars of gift cards, a Sonos (donated by RSI), a Chemex coffeemaker, and coffee beans from MiddleState Coffee. It pays to enter Modern In Denver...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

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

Modern In Denver had an incredible 2014—the year was a story of growth. Thanks to Denver’s growing creative community, we had plenty of talent to celebrate. We published more pages, gained more readers, and threw more parties than ever before! We’re humbled by all the support we’ve received from our readers and partners, and are honored to celebrate...Read More