Alpine Modern: The Architect Explorer

An excellent interview feature with Larry Yaw of  Aspen based CCY Architects over at the Alpine Modern e-journal website:  

The Architect Explorer

A solid look inside Larry's inspirations, cultural influences, design aspirations, life philosophy and what it means to create modern architecture in the mountain landscape.  He also talks about a constant struggle that we Architects have when making something new: "...is architecture derived of context, or does the architecture create the context?"  Most of his projects play with an intriguing tension of duality and meaning, public vs private, historic vs. new...
Looking forward to seeing more of CCY's work.

Aspen Historic Lake District renovation and addition

A couple of our favorite take-away quotes from the article:
“There’s opulence of thought and opulence of material—and those are two different things.”

“Part of the creative process is being lost, disoriented; you are seeking an answer in a way. Therefore, I never feel lost.”

Design After Dark: AMASS

In our inbox this morning:

DESIGN COUNCIL OF THE DENVER ART MUSEUM
IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS 12TH ANNUAL
DESIGN AFTER DARK PARTY AND FUNDRAISER

​Friday, February 5, 2016

6:00-7:00 pm
Vernissage Preview Party

7:00-11:00 pm
Design After Dark
​General Admission

1990 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
​(One block north of Evans Avenue)

​​Frequently Asked Questions
​
Will I be able to purchase tickets at the door?
Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.
Prices will increase by $20 at the door should tickets remain available.

Where is Design After Dark?
1990 South Broadway (at East Asbury Avenue), one block north of Evans Avenue.
​Map provided here

Having difficulty purchasing tickets?
If you are having difficulty purchasing tickets online, or have membership questions,
please call 720-913-0130 for support.
 To purchase members tickets, you must create an account if you have not done so in the past.
In order to create an account you must have your current museum membership number on hand. 

What is the Vernissage Preview Party?
Vernissage is a term used for a preview of an art exhibition, before the formal opening. A limited
number of Vernissage tickets are available for purchase. Vernissage tickets offer exclusive access
to Design After Dark from 6:00-7:00 pm and admission to the event all evening.
​Purchase here

Vernissage ticket holders can mingle with participating artists and designers over canapés and cocktails,
while taking advantage of the distinct opportunity to purchase artworks and silent auction items.

What should I wear?
Impeccable dress, for one fabulous evening celebrating design.

Is there a coat check?
Yes. There is no additional charge for coat check. 

Not ready to go home after Design After Dark?
Head to Denver’s longest-running and most award-winning dance party Lipgloss
for the official AMASS after–party. Show proof of attendance to Design After Dark
and get free entry to dance the rest of the night away.