Denver Modern Homes

Kirkland Museum Kick-Off Party

5280mod — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:15:04 +0000

Looking forward to seeing you at all of the Mod flavored events happening this summer.

The first one is tomorrow night at the Kirkland Museum from 5:30-7:30. Click on the picture above for more info.

Summer of Modernism

5280mod — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:52:24 +0000

2009 is turning out to be the year of Modernism.

5280mod and Historic Denver, Inc. have already co-lead two Modernism Tours in 2009…one for Colorado Preservation, Inc.’s annual conference and another for the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Partners Retreat.

We are very encouraged to see mid-century modern architecture achieving historically significant status. There a handful of one-owner, architect designed, mid-century modern homes coming available in the next few weeks and months. Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing and preserving an historic modern home.

We hope to see you on the Home Tour or at the Kirkland Museum!

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bow mar MODERN

Craig Mayer — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:48:19 +0000

5700 S. Blue Sage Drive

OPEN SATURDAY 5/23 1-3pm

This stunning custom contemporary home is located in the upscale suburban lake-side community of Bow Mar.

Architect Jeff Swanson designed the dynamic structure - comprised of canted angular volumes juxtaposed with a sensuously curving concrete block facade - to highlight the creative and artistic lifestyle of the owners.

Denver Modernism Tour!

5280mod — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:05:01 +0000

Hilltop - June 6th & 7th

Historic Denver, Inc. has been a long time advocate for preserving the City’s mid-century modern architecture. Here’s your chance to explore the work of some of Colorado’s outstanding modernist architects while supporting much needed preservation efforts.

Click on the flyer for additional information.

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Just some thoughts on it all…

Rob Rager — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:31:48 +0000

Like nearly everything else, it’s almost impossible to think about architecture these days without including thoughts of the economic climate. As a practitioner in the field, I think a lot about the direction of modern architecture in all this, how it will change, and how we, designers and owners, can adapt to the new world we find ourselves in. It’s easy to be down about it all, but there are also opportunities to be found, and what we admire and enjoy (the approach to design that began in the early 20^th century and became modernism and now today’s progressive design) had its roots in equally turbulent times and was a response to them, a desire to find different values again. Sustainability and common-sense building are already watchwords, but they become critical in times like these. Simplicity, efficiency, one “design move” that serves many purposes…these are all principles inherent in modern design that will be very important going forward. In the short term, maybe there will be a shift to remodeling and adding to the homes we already have, as there can be significant financial advantages to improving an existing residence vs. building an entirely new structure.

A sense of reconnecting to the basic values of dwelling and place: the home as a place of enclosure, security and comfort, tied into the landscape and to nature, the importance of living at a smaller, slower scale that allows the appreciation of the sensation of your hand on a warm handrail or the light coming through a window that’s positioned perfectly to catch it, and the warmth of a house that brings your family together…these are the sorts of conversations and design elements that transcend stylistic labels and that come back to the fore when the faux-Tuscan McMansion and the half-empty spec development are reeling like dinosaurs after the asteroid…

Thought and comments welcome.

I wonder about adding a series of threads to this blog to discuss these things. And I’m keeping my old copies of Dwell, Todd!

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30 old issues of Dwell. Free to a good home

Todd Carpenter — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:56:38 +0000

I’m doing massive spring cleaning. Releiving myself of clutter. But I hate to throw away/recycle magazines for some reason. Anyway, I have 30 issues of old Dwell magazines for the first person willing to drive out to the south-west side of the metro area and grab them. I’ll also throw in 6 issues of Metropolitan home, and a couple Atomic Ranches. Please don’t ask what’s here. Call it a surprise. I’ll put these on Craig’slist to give away if I don’t here from anyone today so let me know. 303-747-6913. Leave a message, I might be out in the garage cleaning.

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Ultra-Modern in Cherry Creek: Open House

Craig Mayer — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:11:52 +0000

Mile Hi Modern’s cool new listing in Cherry Creek at 557 Columbine Street will be OPEN Saturday February 7th from 1-3pm!

557 Columbine

Breath-taking Modern Residence Designed by Cutting Edge Denver Architects Bothwell Davis George. Dramatic Volume Spaces Clad in Steel, Cedar Planks and Floor to Ceiling Glass Create a Light Filled Home that Blurs Indoor and Outdoor Living!

Located in the Heart of Cherry Creek North, one of Denver’s Best Urban Luxury Neighborhoods - Walking Distance to the City’s Best Restaurants, Shopping and Cafe’s!

5BD; 6BA; 4,765 FinSqft; $2,150,000

CLICK HERE FOR MORE:

http://www.milehimodern.com/557Columbine/index.php

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balancing old and new in a remodel

Rob Rager — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:24:52 +0000

Remodels to older homes are a complex proposition to begin with…they get more so when the owner has a modern design sensibility, wants the home to reflect it, but the house is older and was built according to a different time and idea of living. This is the case with many homes in the older neighborhoods of Denver. The key to successfully integrating an older home with a modern addition is to focus on the ideas behind each part, old and new. Older homes might have certain visual rhythms and proportions to massing and windows, and your modern addition can be designed to respect and work with those. Modern plans focus on open spaces that blur into one another, both indoors and out, and strategically “opening up” walls and views within an older, more divided home can achieve a good balance between different time periods in the same home.

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Method Homes Green Prefab Cabins

Todd Carpenter — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:08:24 +0000

I’m usually not one to post press releases, but this is cool, and I just have a few minutes to post something here today. Click through to see the release.

Method Homes Green Prefab Cabins Now Available In Colorado

Seattle, WA—December 10th, 2008—Method Homes, a Seattle manufacturer of architect-designed, sustainably built prefab housing, is pleased to announce that its green Method Cabins are now available in Colorado for summer 2009 delivery.

The Method Cabin series is currently available in three models from 1200 to 1800+ square feet, can be configured many different ways, and is completely customizable. Once all of the finishes and specifications are selected construction takes less than 2 months and a home can be completed in 3-4 months from the beginning of construction. This quick turnaround is possible because the cabins are built in a factory setting that minimizes waste and eliminates weather delays and travel time for workers and contractors.

Method Homes has done everything possible to insure that the construction process and their finished homes are sustainable. Method’s down-to-earth, contemporary design approach utilizes locally grown and produced building materials such as FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified Douglas fir framing material, reclaimed fir trim and cedar siding, as well as energy- efficient lighting and plumbing fixtures, hydronic radiant heating, whole- house ventilation systems, solar options and enhanced insulation applications.

The cabin is the work of the highly respected Seattle architectural firm Balance Associates (www.balanceassociates.com) Balance Associates have established themselves as leaders in design of contemporary second homes, and Method is proud to bring their prefab model into the market.

This spring Method will launch its new line, the Balance S-M-L cabins, self contained modules that are delivered 95% complete and can be placed on or off the grid. The S-M-L series include options for solar, and solar hot water heat, and offer finishes and specifications from rustic to deluxe. Prices will start under one hundred thousand dollars. According to Balance Principal Tom Lenchek, “The concept behind the S-M-L cabins is to provide a series of small, smartly designed, prefabricated cabins that make it quick and affordable to create a personal retreat without sacrificing style. Intended as a modern refuge, they create a strong connection between interior and exterior spaces through the use of decks and large glazing sections and use sustainable and low maintenance materials and products throughout.”

For more information contact:

Isaac Cronin

510-644-9517

isaac@isaaccronin.com

www.methodhomes.net

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Rob Rager joins Denver Modern

Todd Carpenter — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:44:32 +0000

It’s been a long time goal to bring in the perspective of an architect to DenMod and Rob Rager definitely fits the type of architect I was looking for. Check out his web site, and stay tuned as he brings his unique persprective to Denver Modern. Welcome Rob!

If you are an architect, design professional, real estate agent, or simply a modern architecture and design fan that is interested in contrubuting, let’s talk!

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