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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A NEW SMART KITCHEN GADGET TAKES THE GUESSWORK OUT OF GASTRONOMY. Two of our favorite things—food and technology—mingle in the modern kitchen with the latest smart gadget to hit the market: Countertop. Recipe generator, calorie tracker, food scale, and nutrition coach—the Countertop does it all with its simple and sleek board and corresponding app that knows you better than you know...Read More
WITH THEIR NEW LINE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE COUNTERTOP APPLIANCES, SUB-ZERO AND WOLF CONTINUE TO BLEND INNOVATION WITH ACCESSIBILITY. WORDS: JOSH KRAUS Refrigerators, cabinets, pantries: These are but mere layovers on the way to the almighty countertop. It is here, on the hallowed granite fields, where chicken breast meets its balsamic glaze, where cheese meets its grater,...Read More
The Denver Modernism Show returns September 11-13 at the National Western Complex Expo Hall. This event marks the 10th anniversary of the retro show, with plenty of exhibitors, live bands, a car show, an appearance by Charles Phoenix, and your chance to pick up tickets to the Harvey Park Home Tour! Also, on September...Read More
HER ART COLLECTION RUNS THE GAMUT, FROM RAUSCHENBERG TO YARD SALE CASTAWAYS. HER NEWLY RENOVATED HOME IS A DE FACTO GALLERY WITH ITS OWN CREATIVE FLOURISHES. FOR LYNN HEITLER, THE WORLD IS ALL HIDDEN BEAUTY AND OPEN CANVAS. WORDS: Charlie Keaton IMAGES: Daniel O’Connor VIEWED FROM A DISTANCE, LYNN HEITLER’S ENTIRE LIFE IS ABOUT ART. HER EYE FOR THE BEAUTY OF EVERYDAY THINGS,...Read More
BUILDING A WORLD-CLASS MEAL REQUIRES MORE THAN A REFINED PALATE AND A BATTERED RECIPE BOOK. FOR INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED CHEF LINDA HAMPSTEN FOX, TRULY ELEGANT FOODS OWE AS MUCH TO STRUCTURAL INGENUITY AS TO CREATIVE INSPIRATION. WORDS: CHARLIE KEATON | IMAGES: CRYSTAL ALLEN The intersection of form and function is a crowded stretch of road. We take...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 19: BETHNAL GREEN Modified into a multi-level space by Studiomama in 2012, this former carpenter’s workshop has got the posh factor down...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 16: THE DUNE HOUSE Created by renowned Norwegian firm Jarmund/Vigsnæs Architects, this seafront sanctuary is set among the rolling dunes...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 15: BLACKSMITH SHOP Denver, Colorado Originally belonging to a Swedish blacksmith, this remarkable remodel by Design Platform forges ahead completely...Read More
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU TAKE THE YEAR 1913, COMBINE IT WITH 1977, AND THROW IN A HEAPING HELPING OF MODERN INSPIRATION? FOR ANNA AND STEVE PALMER, THESE WERE THE STARTING INGREDIENTS FOR COOKING UP A BULTHAUP KITCHEN THAT TIED TOGETHER THE ECLECTIC ARCHITECTURE OF THEIR HILLTOP HOME. WHAT MAKES IT STAND APART, HOWEVER, IS THE PERSONAL CRAFT TAPPED...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 11: FLOATING FARMHOUSE Step into history in this 1820 manor home upgraded to modern chic. Two-story glass walls the kitchen,...Read More
ANTHEM BRANDING DEALS IN THE IMAGE TRADE. WHEN THEY OUTGREW THEIR ORIGINAL BOULDER HEADQUARTERS, THEY TAPPED SURROUND ARCHITECTURE TO DESIGN A PURPOSE-BUILT SPACE TO SUIT—AND ENHANCE—THEIR OWN SPLASHY BRAND. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. WORDS: Charlie Keaton | IMAGES: Daniel O’Connor From the gleaming, glass-encased third floor conference room overlooking the heart of Boulder, Anthem Branding Principal and Co-Founder Ted Church looks at peace. He’s seated at...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 7: CAMP 1959 Palm Springs, California Built in 1959 by the celebrated Jack Meiselman, Camp 1959 is an anchor in the...Read More
