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

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

Modern In Denver and Schomp BMW are partnering again—this time to bring you Supercharged Coffee Breaks. What does that mean? Throughout February, coffee is on us! Mark your calendars for our visits: Aviano Coffee: Friday, February 6, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sweet Bloom Coffee: Saturday, February 14, 10-11 a.m. Black Black Coffee: Friday, February 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Stop...Read More

This week marks the 100th birthday of Rocky Mountain National Park! To celebrate, Modern In Denver is taking a look at the built environment inside the park, specifically the RMNP Administration Building, also known as the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. It was designed by Taliesin Associated Architects, an architectural firm founded by Frank Lloyd Wright to...Read More

EVERY KITCHEN TELLS A STORY, BUT IS IT ONE OF TODAY OR TOMORROW? IN CONJUNCTION WITH KITCHENS AT THE DENVER, HARDWARE INNOVATORS BLUM HAVE BROUGHT TO COLORADO A TOOL TO SIMULATE WHAT IT’S LIKE TO NAVIGATE THE KITCHEN AT 70 YEARS OLD—AND HAVE WORKED TOGETHER TO DEVELOP ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS BOTH FUNCTIONAL AND FORWARD-THINKING. HERE’S HOW...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

In our winter issue, we profiled NINE dot ARTS, curators of the nearly 600 pieces of art decorating The Crawford Hotel and Union Station. You can read the story below or click the image to view the PDF. And when you’re done reading, play the Nine Dots game, from which NINE dot ARTS gained inspiration!    ...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

Studio 2b adapts kitchen solutions for today’s European-stye shopping WORDS: ROB BOWMAN | IMAGES: JENNIFER KOSKINEN Europeans have been onto something for ages. Visits to the butcher and a single baguette become but a blissful daily routine. We’ll gladly swap that for our preservative-laden, processed bulk purchases. When did buying a 5-pound bottle of ketchup...Read More

“Andy Warhol, Fort Collins, CO 1981” by John Bonath and published in print for the first time in the fall 2014 issue of Modern In Denver magazine. Prints are available with a Colorado Photographic Arts Center membership at the benefactor level. Visit CPAC online to find out more about the center, its photo programs, and community events.  The...Read More

Entrepreneurs ditch McDonald’s past to launch healthy restaurant in Park Meadows WORDS: BETH MOSENTHAL, ASSOCIATE AIA AND LEED AP BD+C IMAGES: TREVOR BROWN JR. Not every business has a tree-rescuer on payroll—i.e., a person who salvages trees from construction sites and transforms them into beautiful table tops for LYFE Kitchen restaurants. According to Mike Donahue,...Read More

 The latest boost for the Golden Triangle district Exciting news today that one of our favorite places in Denver, the Kirkland Museum is moving near the DAM and Clyfford Still museum in the Golden Triangle. With a collection of 15,000 objects by some of the most recognized designers, the museum will double in gallery space...Read More