Denver Modern Homes

Beginning October 30th, the Denver Film Society will be screening this outstanding  documentary about photographer Julius Shulman.

Design Within Reach Boulder will also be screening this film in their studio on Thursday, October 29th. Please contact boulder@dwr.com for time and to RSVP.

5280mod highly recommends you see this film!

from now until June 1st at the Aurora History Museum.  

“On display will be examples of how the Art Deco style was utilized in building design, furniture, domestic pieces, radios, lighting, kitchen appliances, jewelry, and much more.”

I have not been to the exhibit yet, but I understand it includes a Fiestaware display and admission is FREE!

The building pictured is “Buerger Brothers” at 17th & Champa. Designed by architect Montana S. Fallis in 1929, it is considered one of Denver’s best examples of Art Deco design.

More mod happenings and tidbits here:  5280mod Blog

Denver’s premiere Usonian architect, Victor Hornbein with his partner Ed White, Jr., began to design the buildings of the Botanic Gardens in 1960. The first small building was completed in 1965 and Hornbein continued to design buildings for the facility until 1982. 

The most well known structure is the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory (shown above), dedicated in 1966 and declared a Denver landmark merely 7 years later. Whether or not you are interested in the flora, this is a must see Denver treasure!

Recently, voters passed $18.6 million in bond funds for capital improvements to the Botanic Gardens. Here is a link to an outline of what they have planned:

Capital Campaign

(I have asked Mr. Vogt, the CEO, to consider “restovating” rather than “renovating” when it comes to the architectural projects.)

Well it’s not Dubai, but Denver has plenty of cranes working away at changing Denver’s skyline in 2008. One really great place to get the scoop on new developments downtown is Denver Infill. According to Ken’s blog, he even plans on covering the cranes themselves. Be sure to check out the entire site.

I have finally been given permission to share with you the new and improved ModMidMod site. It is chock full of photos and illustrations of homes, buildings, signage, records…  You get the idea.

www.modmidmod.com

My talented husband has taken up where I have been lagging with my own Denver mod home photo blog, but I still have some good stuff that he doesn’t!

www.5280mod.blogspot.com

Happy surfing! 

2415 S. Dahlia Lane

Rare Opportunity to Live in a Private Modernist Enclave! This is one of only two-dozen homes designed by architect Eugene Sternberg (of Arapahoe Acres fame) in the early 1950s surrounding a small community park known as the Mile High Cooperative. The home features a dramatic angled roofline that reveals a wall of west-facing windows; Brick Fireplace; Original Steel Cabinets; Concrete under carpet; attached Garage; and a large private yard. Easy 2nd bath in Laundry. The quiet neighborhood is centrally located with shops, restaurants, and Light Rail within walking distance. Private park includes play equipment, picnic tables, tennis courts and room for sports. Local schools are part of the Cherry Creek School District. Sellers are offering a $10k paint/carpet allowance with an accepted contract!
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http://www.milehimodern.com/2415sDahliaLn/index.php