Case Work: Studies in Form, Space & Construction by Brad Cloepfil/Allied Works Architecture debuts January 24 at the Denver Art Museum. This is the first comprehensive exhibition exploring the sculptures and drawings of Allied Works Architecture. Presented within an immersive installation designed by Allied Works, the exhibition features a cross-section of over 60 works...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
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
JOIN US FOR COCKTAILS + CONVERSATIONS Mile Hi Modern and Modern In Denver magazine are hosting a happy hour for readers! October 21, 2015 | 6-8 p.m. For complimentary cocktails and bites, stop by the LIV Sotheby’s International Realty office in Cherry Creek at 255 Clayton Street—new home to Mile Hi Modern! As though cocktails and networking weren’t enough, Harrison Home Systems is giving...Read More
On Friday, September 25, the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) recognized the best in interior design at its fifth annual BESTawards celebration. Modern In Denver magazine is committed to promoting and celebrating Colorado’s creative community, and we’re proud to have been the media sponsor. Congratulations to the following winners, and have a...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
Month of Modern is here, with four design events in Boulder throughout the month of October. MoM15 kicks off with an incredible evening of enlightening talks with a twist. Ignite and Month of Modern are partnering up to “Imagine a Great City.” Thirty years ago, Denver Mayor Pena was elected on a platform to “Imagine a...Read More
Denver Startup Week is here, with sessions every day this week through October 2. Participation is free, and with an entire track devoted to the design community and plenty of networking and inspiration, it’s well worth your time. “It’s not just technology; it’s for everyone,” said Denver Startup Week Designer Track Chair Castle Searcy. “Design is in everything,...Read More
Denver Startup Week returns September 28-October 2, with a full week of programming fostering culture and entrepreneurship in Colorado. The event was founded by Erik Mitisek, CEO, Colorado Technology Association; Tami Door, President and CEO, Downtown Denver Partnership; and Ben Deda, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Galvanize. To learn more about the...Read More
On Thursday, October 8, Decorative Materials will reveal the creations of the annual White Box Challenge. But what exactly is this event that’s all the buzz in the creative community? We caught up with Design Consultant & Association Liaison Sarah Lewis, better known as “Slew” to find out. [divider scroll_text=””] MID: EXPLAIN THE WHITE BOX...Read More
This Friday, September 18, the Clyfford Still Museum will unveil its latest exhibit, “Repeat/Recreate.” An exhibition of closely related compositions that Still called “replicas,” “Repeat/Recreate” features major works by Clyfford Still exhibited in pairings. Uncanny and often darkly magnetic, they provide a new and greater understanding of Still’s process and methods, while challenging the popular understanding of Abstract Expressionism...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
Denver’s retro show returns this weekend, and the daughters of Eero Saarinen and Harry Bertoia will be in attendance to present the session, “Bertoia and Saarinen: Then and Now.” The daughters of design—Celia Bertoia and Susan Saarinen—will share stories of their fathers’ lives and work at the Denver Modernism Show and talk about what is...Read More
The BESTawards recognize Colorado’s top interior designers. Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the BESTawards—Brilliantly Executed Spaces and Thinking—honor the remarkable projects of local interior design firms in categories residential and commercial, large and small. But identifying the best of the BEST is no small feat. So the IIDA has recruited some of the top...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
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
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
Hang out with Modern In Denver in the Reading Lounge of Denver Style Magazine‘s Summer Service Sampler event. Enjoy mini-services (think bang trims, hand treatments and updos) from local salons, spas, and makeup artists; get wellness tips from professionals and fitness gurus; and get styled for a night out & shop from local boutiques and designers. The event is free and takes place at...Read More
By activating two city blocks of hopscotch in seven neighborhoods, we have the opportunity to both physically and symbolically connect a city to its neighborhoods and underscore the importance of connection and access to transit and resources for all communities. It’s a community art installation happening now through July 23 and is organized by RedLine. This public installation...Read More
What a night! The Modern In Denver Summer Party drew more than 500 creatives to CAPCO Tile & Stone on July 9, where we celebrated the release of the summer issue and the Pop title collection from ImolaCeramica, inspired by Roy Lichtenstein. Attendees enjoyed networking, drinks, bites, MINI test drives, and plenty of giveaways, including...Read More
