Mid Century Modern Architecture for a New Century
Like many cities, Denver has well preserved pockets of mid century
modern homes built between 1935 and the mid-1950s, including Arapahoe
Acres, the first mid-mod neighborhood to be listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. But if you think mid-mod is just a thing of
the past, think again! A brand new Denver neighborhood is bringing an
updated version of mid century modern to a new generation.
Last month I shared a photo from one of these homes on Instagram. You guys loved it and requested to see more! So that's just what I'm bringing you today...
In Columbine Valley, a suburb just south of Denver, a new neighborhood
is under construction that will include 24 individually modern ranch
homes that draw inspiration from the mid-mod style. I've had the
privilege of working with the developers over the past year - designing
their initial website
{soon to be taken over by their recently engaged realtor group} and
getting lots of behind the scenes sneak peeks at the design and
construction process.
The neighborhood, called Wilder Lane, offers a "new century" take on mid
century modern architecture. It keeps the traditional elements of mid
mod style -- the open indoor spaces, natural light, indoor/outdoor
seamlessness, clean architectural lines, and simple materials -- but it
updates the home style for a new generation that accommodates current
lifestyles {think bigger bathrooms and closets!}.
Some of the homes the Wilder Lane neighborhood and being pre-designed,
while other lots are available for a buyer to work with the builder to
design their own mid century modern inspired home. Can you just
imagine?!
The houses are all around 3,500 square feet, and are all ranch style
{also know as rambler, depending on your part of the country} with
large, finished basements. The prices range from $900K and up - not
exactly a starter home neighborhood, but more affordable than many of
its neighbors in Columbine Valley.
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to real live homes...
If you're like me, I bet what you really want to see is inside these homes, so let's take a peek inside the above home - 3 Wilder Lane!
Oh, those windows make me swoon!! My house has very modern architecture,
but we don't have any large windows like that, and I'm so jealous!
It's a look-through fireplace shared with the living room.
Each of the homes has a large family room in the basement with a wet bar, a couple more bedrooms, and loads of storage space!
All images above are used with the permission of NCM Wilder Lane LLC.
Architectural design and renderings ©Studio Gunn Architecture,
LLC; Exterior & Interior Photography ©Tom Z Productions Ltd.