Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2015 i 5280 Home

GROUP WORK Thank you for the terrific write-up on Denver’s Union Station in the Winter 2014 issue of 5280 Home (“On The Right Track”). The photo captures the ambience and energy of the historic train room. As in any project of this scope and complexity, a team of talented professionals worked hard to achieve the outcome. We would like to clarify the role of the architects. Tryba Architects was the architect of record and the design architect, and JG Johnson Architects was the consulting architect for the project. Tryba and JGJA were pleased to work together on the restoration, design, interior design, and programming for the transformation of the obsolete depot into a 21st-century multimodal transportation hub, boutique hotel, and vibrant mixeduse development. FAIA, Tryba Architects AIA, JG Johnson Architects…

BEST BUDS CURE THE LAST OF THE winter blues with a luscious spring bouquet. Going it alone? Take a few cues from florist Jil Schlisner, owner of Denver’s Moss Pink Flora & Botanicals. Begin by buying single, unusual stems from a flower shop—even if you get your basic greenery from the grocery store. “We’re specialized in what we like to work with,” says Schlisner, whose shop is known for high-quality, long-lasting blooms. For tips on composition and arrangement, turn the page. mosspinkflora.com…

COMFORTABLE, PEACEFUL, INSPIRED—that’s how Ashley Campbell wants you to feel when you step into a space she’s created. The designer, who opened her own (now-shuttered) retail shop in Cherry Creek North 10 years ago and now continues her work from her RiNo studio, is a master of the layered look. By her hand, textured fabrics and subtle patterns come together to create swoon-worthy spaces. Yet practicality is paramount. After all, says Campbell: “What’s the point of having a room you’re afraid to touch?” Ashley Campbell Interior Design, ashleycampbell.com FAVORITE LOCAL ARTIST: “Joshua Ellison, of A&E Fine Woodworking, is a fantastic local woodworker who creates everything from small ottomans to massive wall units using unique finishes.” FAVORITE SPRING ACCESSORY: “I found these fabulous hammered-metal wishbones [Gia Sculptures, by Arteriors Home] that…

1 HUTCH & FIG This sunny shop has all the necessary elements for a stunning tabletop, no matter your style. Pick up elegant Bernardaud china, sculptural glass pitchers from Simon Pearce, or Tina Frey modern serving dishes. Better still, gather tips for matching classic patterns with contemporary accessories. The result is substantial style minus the stuffiness. 2817 E. Third Ave., B & C, 720-287-4320, hutchandfig.com 2 HMK Warning: HMK could become habit-forming. A new concept from Hallmark and one of only three stores nationwide, HMK specializes in personalizing such goodies as stationery, art, and an array of monogrammable accessories. We dare you to resist the wall of very affordable (and very lovely) laser-cut silhouettes. 2940 E. Second Ave., 303-321-3636, hmk1910.com 3 THE BRASS BED This family-owned business has been the…

BOULDER ISN’T SHORT on picturesque panoramas of the foothills, but few spaces showcase the postcardworthy Flatirons as impressively as this contemporary stucco-and-glass home on the west side of town. With its structural zigzags and multi-tiered layout, the sleek origamilike retreat is both airy and compact. It delivers a nontraditional living space more fit for entertaining and leisure than family practicality, which is exactly what homeowners Chris and Denise Hess—whose children are off to college and beyond—were looking for. “We really did build it selfishly,” Chris says. “We’re pretty big outdoorsy folks, and we wanted to take advantage of the Boulder lifestyle. It was important to bring the outdoors into the house in a seamless way.” The house near Chautauqua Park is a testament to the innovative spirit of local design…

COVER From “From Every Angle,” pages 72–77 Architect and Designer: E.J. Meade, Arch11, 1200 Bannock St., 303-546-6868, arch11.com. Contractor: Hammerwell Incorporated, 1350 Pine Street, Suite 3, 303-443-3430, Boulder, hammerwell.com. RE-STYLE Pages 50–54 Entry: Blu Dot Chicago 8 Box bookcase, Mod Livin’, 5327 E. Colfax Ave., 720-941-9292, modlivin.com; “Marilyn Monroe” original painting by Scot Lefavor. Living Room: Bensen couch, Mod Livin’. Kitchen: Wolf stove, Wolf, 480 Gate Five Road, Suite #115, Sausalito, California, 415-332-5840, wolf stoves.com. Bedroom: Blu Dot Nook bed, Mod Livin’; velvet chairs, World Market, 770 S. Colorado Blvd., Glendale, 303-758-0530, worldmarket.com. DARING BY DESIGN Pages 64–71 Interior Designer: Erin Iba, Iba Design Associates, 212-729-1043, ibadesignassociates.com. Living Room: Purple velvet sofa, Ablyss Upholstery & Refinishing, 2130 S. Platte River Drive, 303-935-0949, ablyss.com. Entry: Kenneth Cobonpue Dragnet chair, Hoff Miller,…

Solar panels, LED lighting, swamp coolers: Many of the hallmarks of sustainable construction aren’t particularly aesthetically pleasing. This eight-by-4.5-foot living wall is a stunning exception. Designed by Boulder’s Perpetua Modern Garden Systems, the installation automatically feeds and waters the plants and herbs, including golden pothos, sword ferns, basil, and mint, which improve air quality. Plus, the leafy canopy brings a verdant, organic element into the contemporary LoHi home—a collaboration from Architectural Workshop, Urban Green Development, Re.Dzine, and Studio 2b—which is nicknamed the “Green Cube” not only for its LEED Platinum certification, but also because of a chartreuse Rubik’s Cube–like feature on its facade. If only going green always looked this good.…

WRITER “When I write about architecture and interior design, I get all of the fun of mulling over different styles for my own home without investing in a single coat of paint,” says freelancer writer Elisabeth A. Sullivan, who wrote this issue’s “Color Theory,” page 78. “This house made me want to do some reupholstering— and buy something hot pink.” Sullivan has covered topics ranging from legislative issues on Capitol Hill to consumer privacy to modernist architecture, and she’s been published in Marketing News and Mountain Living. PHOTOGRAPHER Emily Minton Redfield’s interest in photography began when she was in her 20s: During a trip around the world, she says her camera became an “extra appendage.” After years of honing her skills photographing homes and architecture for magazines such as Better…

1. Green Hanging Amaranthus This exotic-looking bloom is also known as tassel flower. “This is one of my favorite elements to incorporate to create that dripping movement,” says Schlisner. SUBSTITUTE: Lily or bear grasses 2. Feather Acacia This lovely foliage is from the immense Acacia family of shrubbery. Use these stems to add texture and depth to your greenery. SUBSTITUTE: Dusty miller 3. Iceland Poppy Surprise: These pops of pastel are not native to Iceland. They are, however, “one of the most spirited and whimsical blooms in the petal world,” Schlisner says. “It’s no wonder the flower’s Victorianera meaning is ‘imagination.’ ” SUBSTITUTE: Mini Gerbera daisy or parrot tulip 4. Ranunculus These longtime favorites, with layer upon layer of papery petals, come in an array of colors and have a…

1 LIGHTEN UP “Get the biggest return on your visual investment with lighting,” says David Hintgen, owner of DH Interiors in Denver. “One flush-mount fixture is not flattering for anybody.” Instead, he recommends placing a can light directly over the sink and sconces on either side of the mirror. 2 GO BOLDER Powder rooms are the perfect place to have some fun with daring wallpaper patterns and bold paint colors. “Dark colors have gotten a bad rap for being, well, dark—but they really work well in small spaces,” Hintgen says. 3 BE ARTFUL “Buy and display art you love,” says Denver designer Beth Armijo of Armijo Design Group. “If it’s in the powder room, as opposed to the master bathroom, everyone sees it and can appreciate it.” Not an art…

BIGGER ISN’T always better— at least, that’s what the owners of this Country Club–neighborhood home discovered under the tutelage of Denver-based Dig Studio’s landscape architects. The couple had recently downsized from a rambling lot in Cherry Hills—replete with a giant lawn and the maintenance that comes with it—when they set out to renovate their smaller, more urban yard for relaxing and entertaining. They tapped Laurel Raines, principal at Dig, to create a space that would function like their old one, but in a more compact setting. TIP GO OFF ANGLE When designing a trellis, says Ryan Godderz of Dig Studio, give the roof line a “slight tilt.” This will help pull you, visually, into the garden. Raines and her team dreamed up a T-shaped design with a courtyard off the…

IN ITS 21-YEAR HISTORY IN Denver, our parent publication, 5280, has enjoyed covering many buzz-worthy architecture and design projects in Colorado. What we came to realize a few years ago was that there were just too many great stories to tell—so many, in fact, that we decided they warranted their own magazine. I can’t help but feel this latest issue of 5280 Home illustrates how progressive Denver design has become in recent years. From a needle-moving point of view, look no further than the new apartment building Lumina, which we preview on page 30 (“Natural Order”). Designed by architects at Denver’s Tres Birds Workshop, the property is a stunner from the street thanks to its intricately carved metal screens. In “Daring By Design,” page 64, we profile a house decorated…