Luxe: Scene, May/June 2019

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SAVE the DATE

“SERIOUS PLAY: DESIGN IN MIDCENTURY AMERICA” Don’t let the name fool you: The Denver Art Museum’s exhibition “Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America,” on view May 5-August 25, isn’t just about toys. Rather, it explores how play as a form of experimentation led to some of the midcentury modern furnishings and objects we know and love today. Co-organized by the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Denver Art Museum around three themes—the American home, child’s play and corporate approaches to design—the show encompasses 200 works in media ranging from works on paper and textiles to furniture and films. Look for iconic designs like the Eames Storage Unit for Herman Miller Furniture Company along with less familiar works, such as Ruth Adler Schnee’s wacky Humpty Dumpty furnishing fabric for Adler-Schnee Associates. And yes, toy fans, there’s something for you, too, from Arthur A. Carrara’s Magnet Master 400 game to Isamu Noguchi’s study model for a colorful and quirky play sculpture. denverartmuseum.org

TALKING SHOP SLO CURIO

How did you make the shift from working artists to shop owners? We found a live-work space to use as a studio, but after learning that we could open up the space for retail we decided to build a place to sell our own goods and those of other artists whose work resonates with a modern, ecoconscious way of living. What do you make that’s available at Slo Curio? I specialize in slow-made clothing and textile art with an emphasis on organic materials and naturally dyed colors. Ry works predominantly with found or repurposed materials to make functional installation art. His current pieces, called Highlights, are biomorphic art/light fixtures made of natural materials. What else will we find in the shop this spring? You’ll find locally made and vintage ceramic arts and crafts, whimsical curios, rare international textiles, eco-conscious homewares, and new and used art. Our latest feature is abstract prints by Denver monotype artist Mami Yamamoto, and we are also blessed to feature the beautiful, minimalist porcelain pieces by Boulder ceramicist Liz Quan. 108 / luxesource.com

OPEN HOUSE CIRCA LIGHTING

This June, Circa Lighting will bring its designerbeloved assortment of timeless lighting fixtures to a new showroom in the Denver Design District (601 S. Broadway, Suite B), making the Mile High City the 13 th outpost of the Savannah-based brand. The 6,400-square-foot boutique-like space, designed by Denver firm McPherson Architecture and Houston-based Colby Design, will echo the brand’s clean, classic style while incorporating state-of-the-art features including interactive digital displays and a new Tech Lighting Lab. Look for a well-edited selection of decorative table, ceiling, wall, floor and exterior lighting by Visual Comfort & Co.—the brand’s roster of superstar designer partners includes Kelly Wearstler, Alexa Hampton and Thomas O’Brien—as well as fixtures by Tech Lighting and Monte Carlo Fans. Unlike many Denver Design District showrooms, Circa Lighting will sell directly to the public, which means shopping for designer lighting in Denver just got a whole lot easier. circalighting.com WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO

talking shop photo: jeeyon roslie. save the date photo: edgar orlaine. open house photo: courtesy circa lighting.

Jeeyon “G” Roslie, co-owner of the new RiNo boutique and makers’ space Slo Curio, shares how she and her husband, Ry, both artists and recent Denver transplants, found their way to owning a shop where everything from textile art to apparel is made “slow”—sustainably, mindfully and by hand. slocurio.com


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BLUEPRINT

ONE SNOWMASS WITH INSPIRATO

MEET the MAKERS Q CO

Mere months after its late-2018 launch, the Wheat Ridge-based design house q co is making waves with its collection of sculptural and sustainable custom furnishings, like their Wing Chair (below). Founders Jason McCloskey and Trystin Sova share what drives their sophisticated designs. q-co.design Describe your style. Many of our designs rethink the relationship between object and function, applying a more sculptural approach to furniture design. But q|co designs are marked by the intentional pairing of movement and stillness, whimsy and poise, indulgence and restraint, playfulness and sophistication. There’s a certain gracefulness to the pieces, a tension that (hopefully) invites awe and curiosity. The pieces also nod to nature, midcentury modern design and ski technology.

Tell us about your tools. A lot of our work starts digital and ends analog. We both started in traditional woodworking and then made our way to 3D modeling software, CNCs and other computercontrolled technologies. But this transition hasn’t negated the need for old-school, time-honored tools: Our chisels and hand planes still see plenty of use. What’s next? This spring and summer, we’re hoping to roll out a few larger pieces: a bed, a couch and a customizable credenza. We’re also working on a fully upholstered version of the You Lounge, a few lighting designs and a small selection of home goods.

meet the makers photos: courtesy q|co. blueprint photo: gibeon photography.

What inspires your work? For Jason, the canyons—always—and the

mountains. Feelings are a big source of inspiration, specifically the feeling of being in Western landscapes. For Trystin, objects and lines. Most of her designs spring from found objects, natural or manmade, and are abstractions thereof.

The latest residential offering to debut at Snowmass Base Village, One Snowmass with Inspirato may be the mountain resort’s most eye-catching new development yet. Situated at the gateway to the bustling base village, the ski-in/ski-out structure, designed by Denver-based 4240 Architecture, features sloping rooflines that take cues from iconic midcentury modern designs and the mountain slopes that are just a short chairlift ride away. This autumn, 11 families will move into two-, three- and fourbedroom luxury homes; by the start of ski season, 30 more whole- and fractional-ownership homes will be complete. Model residences furnished by acclaimed design firms Barclay Butera Interiors and SFA Design provide a preview of the stylish dwellings, which have private balconies, oversize living rooms with hot-rolled-steel fireplace walls, gourmet kitchens with Gaggenau appliances and a palette of sleek finishes—from matte-black light fixtures to concrete hearths—curated by Denver design firm Styleworks. Residents choose the scenery they’ll enjoy through their floor-to-ceiling windows—long down-valley views, or up-close looks at the base village and Snowmass Mountain—but standard perks range from an on-site concierge to a private ski room, owners’ lounge and fitness center. Bonus: A partnership with vacation-rental company Inspirato gives residents members-only access to other luxury homes around the world. allinsnowmass.com

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ITINERARY CATHERINE FRANK

STAY New Sheridan Hotel: This hotel (bottom, right)—located on Telluride’s beautiful main street, with easy access to shopping, skiing, hiking and festivals—is a popular hangout. It features classic historical architecture from the Victorian era, complete with beautiful red brick walls, and the interiors are inviting, with lovely traditional painted wood, leather seating, gorgeous lighting and quaint, comfortable guest rooms. There’s also a rooftop bar with the most amazing views of the mountains and nearby historic buildings. newsheridan.com

EAT 221 South Oak: There are so many wonderful places to dine in town, but Chef Eliza is the best in Telluride, always putting forth a unique and creative menu that changes with the seasons. I love the Rocky Mountain trout served with two kinds of homemade ravioli. In the winter, the restaurant— situated in a historical home at the base of the mountain—feels like a cozy house in a snow 112 / luxesource.com

portrait: courtesy catherine frank. two skirts photo: courtesy two skirts. dunton hot springs photo: courtesy dunton hot springs. new sheridan photo: courtesy new sheridan hotel.

The roots of architectural and interior designer Catherine Frank’s rough-meets-luxe aesthetic run deep. “Early on, I was exposed to simple forms and natural materials—reclaimed wood, metals, vintage textiles, raw stones,” she says of her childhood, much of which was spent in her family’s old farmhouse, barns and silos. Her designs, which range from private homes to custom furnishings, span the style spectrum and draw upon Frank’s training in fine art and construction management in addition to interior design. Though her firm, Studio Frank, has several large projects on the boards for 2019—including a lakeside compound in Houston and a sprawling family ski retreat—it’s smaller, gem-like structures that have captured Frank’s imagination of late. “I’m going back to ‘less is more,’ making sure the spaces I create are less about structure and more about relaxation,” she says. That kind of laid-back luxury feels right at home in Telluride, the quietly glamorous mountain town Frank has called home since 1993. Here, she shares the local spots that inspire her most. studiofrank.com globe. And in summer, there’s no better setting than at a table in the garden. 221southoak.com

SHOP Two Skirts: As an interior designer, I also love fashion, and I have a fetish for great style. I shop at Two Skirts (top, right) for casual but cool cashmere sweaters and the best jeans. They also have beautiful dresses, great hats, fun tops—every style you might need in Telluride in winter or summer. shoptwoskirts.com

PLAY Summer music festivals: I love music, and Telluride is known for its many summer music festivals, which range from the popular Telluride Bluegrass Festival (June 20-23) to the Telluride Chamber Music Festival (August 5-11) and Telluride Jazz Festival (August 9-11). When the warm weather comes, I enjoy dancing to great music in the town park; located along the San Miguel River and surrounded by Telluride’s steep box-canyon walls, it’s one of the most

scenic live-music venues you’ll find. telluride.com/festivalsand-events Dunton Hot Springs: After dancing my way through a three-day music festival, I like to relax at nearby Dunton Hot Springs (center), a beautifully restored 19th-century ghost town that’s now a top-notch resort dotted with romantic old handhewn log buildings. The resort is home to natural hot springs; soaking in the restored bathhouse or outside in the pools, then having a healthy lunch, is the perfect reset. duntonhotsprings.com


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