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
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
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
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
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
On Saturday, September 26, the Wheat Ridge Mid-Century and Modern Home Tour takes place from 1-5 p.m. with an after party at modmood. The self-guided tour includes a peek inside six homes. Carpooling is encouraged, and a suggested bike route is on the ticket that may be picked up the day of the tour. The...Read More
ONE ISSUE, TWO COVERS! Fall into our autumn issue—on stands now! Keep your eye out for one of two covers above. That’s right, we created two versions this issue. On the left: a renovated mid-century modern ranch in Bow Mar. And on the right is one of two new offices for Workplace Resource, the largest...Read More
The Arapahoe Acres Home Tour takes place this Sunday, September 20! Four houses will be part of the self-guided, walkable tour from 2-4 p.m. You can purchase tickets online or in-person at the tour (cash or check only). The tour begins at 1501 E. Dartmouth Avenue (pictured). Four homes are included in the tour, one...Read More
On Sunday, September 13, come explore the Cliff May houses of Denver’s Harvey Park neighborhood. Six houses will be part of the Harvey Park Home Tour, in a self-guided, open-house fashion. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online or at the Denver Modernism Show. The event takes place from noon until 4 p.m., and...Read More
The first Modern In Denver Design Conversations event took took place August 27 at Workplace Resource. E.J. Meade and Arch11 presented the topic “Modern Is Not a Style” based on their op-ed from the summer issue of MID. Attendees participated in a group conversation to explore Arch11’s position further and to discuss ways to elevate...Read More
Not one but three home tours are taking place in September that we’re excited about! We’ll offer sneak peeks into each of the tours in the coming weeks, but for now, save the dates and get your tickets! Wheat Ridge Mid Century and Modern Home Tour Saturday, September 26, 1-5 p.m. Harvey Park Home...Read More
Welcome to our roundup of well-designed vacation rentals from the summer issue of Modern In Denver! We’re bringing you a modern rental every day for the next 23 days. Check in daily to see them all! MODERN RENTAL 23: AIRSTREAM GETAWAY SILVER BULLETS—not just for light beers and lycanthropes, the Airstream trailer barreling down the interstate is an iconic...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
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
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
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
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
