On Saturday, June 20, spend the day with dad at the Mancraftival—or swing by to pick up that last-minute Father’s Day gift. Hosted by Ink Lounge, the daylong fest features some noteworthy makers. Here are a few we love. ADAM RAIOLA FURNITURE We love Adam Raiola’s mid-mod inspired furniture. The collection consists of duotone cherry tables,...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
Whatever the message, volume, or venue, the prints we hang on our walls serve as little amplifiers for our thoughts. Whether a gig poster or a giclée, the poster art medium is recognized as a legitimate component of contemporary decorative expression. But how did this come to be? How did information evolve into an art...Read More
Remember this house from our winter issue? It’s now on the market! Three Modern In Denver homes recently have been listed, and while the Mellin House recently sold, this one can still be yours. Read our story about the house from the winter issue, view the property listing, and keep scrolling for some drool-worthy photos from Jeremy Bittermann.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
In the spring 2013 issue of Modern Denver, we featured the art collection of Brian Tschumper—and his loft is now for sale! Check out the Golden Triangle listing from PorchLight Real Estate, and see photos of the property below. 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
MODERN, MEET VICTORIAN. CHARLES AND RAY, MEET WES ANDERSON. SPACESHIP CUBE, WELCOME TO DENVER’S WYMAN HISTORIC DISTRICT. COAST-HOPPING EDUCATOR VAN SCHOALES AND FUNDRAISING COMMUNICATIONS PRO ALICIA ECONOMOS SURE KNOW HOW TO MAKE A STATEMENT—BY WAY OF A SLEEK, 400-SQUARE-FOOT CUBE ROOM THAT SEEMS TO BE FLOATING ATOP A QUEEN ANNE VICTORIAN. IN THIS ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL FEAT...Read More
On Thursday, March 5, the Kitchens at the Denver showroom hosted the Colorado chapter of the ASID for the Lucky Charms event. Modern In Denver was excited to be a sponsor as interior designers mingled with manufacturers and enjoyed an Irish-themed evening. Scroll through for photos from Page Candy. Read More
Remember this beauty from the winter 2013/2014 issue of Modern In Denver? One of our best published images—photographed by Daniel O’Connor—graced our cover, and the project is what we consider to be one of Denver’s most remarkable mid-century ranches. And it can be yours! Check out the home now for sale by Mile Hi Modern and read the...Read More
A startling splash of design bathed in blazing orange, Denver exhibit house Condit brings brands to life in stunning style. WORDS: CLINTON WAIZ IMAGES: DANIEL O’CONNOR Tucked away amid a bleak flatland of industrial buildings and cornered in by the confluence of I-25 and I-70 lies a startling splash of design brilliance bathed in blazing orange....Read More
Remember the story we did on graffiti tiles? RC Design Studio designed a kitchen with them in a Denver gut rehab that’s just been listed by David Bell of Kentwood Real Estate Cherry Creek! We love the blend of street art with modern touches in this 1+ bed in the Baker Historic District. The huge master suite takes...Read More
Welcome to Modern In Denver’s photo essay series. In each issue, we give a talented photographer free reign to explore the modern world through his or her lens. The results offer insight into the way trained eyes see the things surrounding us. We hope you’re as inspired as we are by the possibilities and perspectives offered in these professional takes. KEITH CLARK:...Read More
Attention designers: Mingle with manufacturers of cabinets, quartz, and more next week at the Kitchens at the Denver showroom. Reps will be on hand to offer product information, and one lucky attendee will take home a Miele coffeemaker. The “Hidden Charms” event happens Thursday, March 5 and is hosted by the Colorado Chapter of the...Read More
Thanks to everyone who joined us on Valentine’s Day for a Supercharged Coffee Break at Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters! Visitors got a chance to look at the all-electric BMW i3 and a free coffee on us! It’s all part of our Supercharged Coffee Break, and we have another one coming your way Friday, February 20...Read More
While we didn’t make it to Palm Springs for Modernism Week this year, we’re excited to be able to enjoy this incredible “Midnight Modern” exhibit from afar that photographer Tom Blachford is debuting at the show. The photos, pictured, have drawn attention for the dramatic impact of shooting mid-century architecture by moonlight. On Blachford’s most...Read More
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
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
