Boulder, Colorado Design Development Resources
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Design, Inhabitants on Nov 30th, 2008
Continuing on the 2008 Landmarks of the Future Tour: Architects at Home, we introduce David Barrett’s house, (Barrett Studio Architects), at 1734 Hawthorn Avenue:
Located in North Boulder, the Garden House earned its green moniker as it hems the northeast boundary of the Community Gardens. The house has always been seen as an extension of the […]
Posted in Design, Functional Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Modern on Nov 27th, 2008
If you are looking for your next place to find a design book or magazine, bag/wallet of all types, styles and colors, gadgets and more - check out the Composition design shop in Belmar, outside of Denver. From Pantone Colour Chart Mugs to unique jewelry made from a variety of artists; one […]
Posted in Fashion & Textiles, Functional Design on Nov 24th, 2008
Not very often do we talk about product design on this blog so here goes: The picture to the left is a Skinny Fish sleeping bag made by Big Agnes of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. By weight the bag is 96% recycled which includes all materials except for the zipper. Big Agnes is a small […]
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Design, Development, Events, Interior Design on Nov 19th, 2008
Brandy LeMae of Vast Architecture recently presented at the BGBG Green After Dark event series, Green Materials For Your Home. In this presentation, Brandy discussed innovative solutions to energy efficient products and design ideas. Through architectural and interior examples, she provides a palethra of information for a variety of structures and circumstances. For […]
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Culture, Design, Development, Events, Green Issues, Inhabitants on Nov 16th, 2008
“Blueprint Boulder will address the questions ‘How do we create the best Boulder possible?’ and ‘What makes for a great neighborhood?’ BB is intended to facilitate and enrich public dialogue around issues of good urban community design; we aim to improve and protect the physical environment and the quality of life in the City of […]
Posted in Arts, Community Think, Culture, Events, Visual Design on Nov 14th, 2008
If you are around over the weekend, be sure to check out the pop-up scene as part of Denver’s Arts Week:
On Saturday, November 15th, from 12- 5 PM the Denver Community Museum will be hosting a live community art event. Create a giant pop-up scene in Denver’s pop-up museum! “Pop-up Denver” is free […]
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Design, Modern, Photography on Nov 8th, 2008
Introducing the Pinon Home, a 1950’s ranch that was so delightfully renovated with modern elements. The designers of this renovation were able to salvage almost everything while reworking the space, by giving the home a new kitchen and modern elements contrasted with the original mid century modern architecture. Designer Rob Pyatt said, “it […]
Posted in Design, Functional Design, Modern, Visual Design on Nov 5th, 2008
Design Within Reach, Boulder Studio will be contributing their product pick each month, starting with the Zeppelin S1 by Marcel Wanders, manufactured by Flos:
Designer Marcel Wanders says the role model for his Zeppelin S1 (2005) was Achille Castiglioni who designed his own cocoon lamps in 1960. Wanders’ mission statement includes the line “live with passion,” […]