A NEW YEAR INEVITABLY BRINGS WITH IT THE RESOLUTION TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF OURSELVES. NOW MORE THAN EVER, TECHNOLOGY PLAYS A ROLE IN THAT STRUGGLE. WANT TO GET IN BETTER SHAPE? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT.   The average American now accesses more than 26 different apps per month, spending well over 37 hours Tweeting, Snapchatting, or crushing candy. But...Read More

The average American works 47 hours per week, highest in the industrialized world, while also taking fewer vacation days and retiring later in life. Which means that when it comes to maintaining proper physical and mental wellbeing, getting to the gym a few days per week isn’t nearly enough. More and more, employers recognize the need for workspaces that...Read More

Medical science has evolved so rapidly in the past decade that it’s nearly impossible to talk about newly constructed facilities without using words like “futuristic” or “science fiction.” Operating rooms, in particular, have been ground zero for advancements that incorporate everything from industrial robotic technology to digital imaging that allows for the kind of non-invasive...Read More

Sleep: necessary, glorious, and often elusive. According to even the most conservative estimates, 40 percent of adults don’t get the recommended seven hours per night—and even among those who do reach that magical threshold, quantity doesn’t always equal quality. As a result, millions of Americans wander through life, zombie-like, in a fog of drowsy irritability....Read More

In the winter 2015/2016 issue of Modern In Denver, we featured the comprehensive, six-part story, “Designing Wellness.” From Apple to apps, here are some tech-foward, well-designed health products to, well, get you well.   QARDIOBASE The rapid evolution of health technology has tipped the scales—literally. Qardiobase is a fully integrated “smart scale” that measures not just your weight,...Read More

Christian Musselman has fun. But don’t mistake that for lacking professionalism—producing detailed custom home portraits is serious business. From children’s toys to mid-century masterpieces, the Denver-based illustrator has crafted a lifelong dream into a successful career of serious play. WORDS: CORY PHARE As a child, Christian Musselman was struck by the design of his grandparents’...Read More

It has been such a privilege being able to tell the stories our community’s best art, architecture, and design in 2015. Thanks, Colorado, for giving us plenty of talent to celebrate this year! Take a minute to scroll through some of our favorite images in 2015, from Bauhaus to Bonnie Brae. Cheers to 2016!  Click any photo to...Read More

February celebration and panel discussion honors mid-century architectural landmark at Denver Botanic Gardens. Designed by architects Victor Hornbein and Ed White, the Boettcher Tropical Conservatory at the Denver Botanic Gardens celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016. The 11,500-square-foot building took two years to build and is the only conservatory in the country made of cast-in-place concrete. Completed in...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

Mid-century modern architect James Ream once practiced as a project designer for Eero Saarinen. He studied in New York and Italy and brought his talents to Colorado briefly to design this Sorensen House with the help of George Hoover (a member of the DCPA design team responsible for the detailed design and development of the Galleria and Parking...Read More

Last week, Pantone introduced its 2016 Color(s) of the Year. For the first time, two colors were selected: Rose Quartz and Serenity. How can these pastels fit into modern design? Take a look at our top picks from furniture to art and accessories.    1. “Prairie 16” Artwork Local artist Danae Falliers’ images “function as a...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

At Modern In Denver, we strive to celebrate Colorado’s creative community, and we couldn’t do it without support of some of those creators themselves. As a way to say thanks to all of our advertisers—our partners—who have supported our mission over the years, we’ve compiled a holiday gift guide, complete with our favorite picks from their showroom floors....Read More

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams recently launched a racy ad campaign entitled, “A Modern Affair,” which appeared in the fall issue of Modern In Denver. Big supporters of the LGBT community, MGBW’s campaign is a testament to one of their core values, equality for all. We liked the campaign so much, we rounded up a few MGBW holiday...Read More

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