It’s no secret that we have a penchant for clean, modern design, so it should come as no surprise that our team is counting down the days until the annual Month of Modern (MoM). Presented by an impressive list of local sponsors, MoM is a four-week celebration of Colorado’s modern design, art, architecture, culture, and lifestyle. From October 1st through the 30th, the Boulder-Denver region will be abuzz with a series of events designed to educate, inspire, and ignite conversation around all things contemporary and modern.
As a title sponsor of MoM this year, we couldn’t be more excited about the various events, scavenger hunts, lectures, film nights, and gallery openings that are scheduled to take place over the next four weeks. Here are some highlights of what you can expect from Month of Modern 2016:
Kick Off Event: Modern Perspectives on Housing—Sold Out!
When: Tuesday, October 4, 6:30 p.m.
The month kicks off with a sold-out evening featuring award-winning modern architects and placemakers, including a presentation by yours truly! I will discuss the surprising new trend in real estate: downsizing.
Bracket Challenge
When: Ongoing, throughout the month of October
Modern architecture is one of the key features of Boulder’s built environment, so this year, MoM is launching the Boulder Modern Architecture Face-Off. This is a bracket challenge in which you can vote for your favorite iconic buildings around town. The list will be narrowed down to 16 buildings, and after four rounds of voting, one building will be named the winner. Use #archibracket to follow the face-off on social media.
Movie Night: Coast Modern – Sold Out!
When: Monday, October 17, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Boedecker Theater, Dairy Center for the Arts
This independent documentary takes viewers along the Pacific North West coastline, from Los Angeles to Vancouver, to showcase some of the most inspired examples of residential design in the region. The film explores how contemporary Modernist architects are using the natural environment as a starting point for creating a classic home rooted in a sense of place, light, and a connection to the Earth.
The film features interviews with some of the heroes of modern architecture, including James Steele, Barbara Lamprecht, Ray Kappe, the late Henrik Bull, Pierluigi Serraino, Michael Folonis, Dion Neutra, and more.
Mod Cocktail Party
When: Thursday, October 27, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
That’s a wrap! We’ll conclude the month’s festivities with a cocktail party themed around the 1950s and early ‘60s. You’ll feel like a character straight out of Mad Men, with vintage-inspired drinks and throwback bites, so don’t forget your costume!
Month of Modern 2016 will be full of inspiring and informative events for both budding designers and experienced professionals alike. For updates and announcements, keep an eye on the MoM website as more details are added. We can’t wait to celebrate with our fellow members of Colorado’s modern design community this October, and we hope to see you there!