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Beautiful Industrial Building On This Day, 10 Years Ago

By Atom Stevens - August 04, 2026
On this day, 10 years ago, I grabbed these snapshots of this incredible little mid-century modern light-industrial building in Denver’s Overland neighborhood that you have probably never seen, and probably never will . . . but it is definitely worth your admiration! Look close!! Those colors are mosaic tile! I also love the angled moss rock element that creates a playful visual tension against the

Sunset Lanes Restoration, Episode 19, By Josh Robinson

By Atom Stevens - May 19, 2026
In this episode, Josh talks a bit about why he has been missing from the show for several months, and walks through various accomplishments, like new stoops, removing pavers, cleaning up the backyard, and more. Plus, a preview of what’s to come! --> Sunset Lanes Episode 19, restoration of a mid-century modern home In April 2024, my friend and colleague, Josh Robinson, just started a YouTube p

Why Are There Still So Many Holiday Displays Lit Around Denver?!

By Atom Stevens - January 11, 2026
Why though?! I’m sure most of you know the answer to this question, but in case you’re new here, or you follow me from afar, here is the inside scoop . . . TRADITION! Holiday lights themselves have been a Denver tradition for over 100 years—not only do we cover our homes in them, but our city hall gets lit up in a breathtaking light display every year . . . we have a “Parade of Lights,” and many

Harvey Park Tour of Homes on Saturday

By Atom Stevens - October 29, 2025
Something HUGE is happening in Harvey Park this weekend - it’s like the 1955 Parade of Homes all over again, it is the Harvey Park Tour of Homes! On November 1st, 12-3pm, there will be 28 homes that are currently for sale in the neighborhood all open at one time, and you can see them all (or at least as many as you can fit into a 3 hour window). There are mid-century moderns, traditional brick po

Sunset Lanes Restoration, Episode 18, By Josh Robinson

By Atom Stevens - September 30, 2025
In this episode, Josh give us a status update on the project and works on applying oil-based primer to the back of the house, shows us the paint completed as well as work on the roof, and gives us a preview of the landscaping work that is coming next! --> Sunset Lanes Episode 18, restoration of a mid-century modern home In April 2024, my friend and colleague, Josh Robinson, just started a You

Atom Talks South Dahlia Lane with Denver7

By Atom Stevens - July 09, 2025
As you may know, I am the board vice president of the Colorado chapter of Docomomo US! Part of this humble executive position is talking to the media on occasion, which is what Josh Robinson (president of the board) and I did the other day, speaking with Denver7 reporter Ethan Carlson. Watch on YouTube (embedding is turned off on this video, so this link will open it directly in YouTube). The top

Sunset Lanes Restoration, Episode 17, By Josh Robinson

By Atom Stevens - June 19, 2025
In this episode, Josh moves forward on window restoration on the back of the house. --> Sunset Lanes Episode 17, restoration of a mid-century modern home In April 2024, my friend and colleague, Josh Robinson, just started a YouTube program to document the ongoing progress of the restoration/renovation project for his own home in Westminster’s Sunset Lanes. The 99 mid-century modern homes in t

Sunset Lanes Restoration, Episode 16, By Josh Robinson

By Atom Stevens - March 24, 2025
In this episode, Josh updates us on his progress through the winter, walks us through upcoming work on the west side of the home, and the episode ends with a massive pile of pavers. --> Sunset Lanes Episode 16, restoration of a mid-century modern home In April 2024, my friend and colleague, Josh Robinson, just started a YouTube program to document the ongoing progress of the restoration/renov

Simpson Methodist Church, A Little Piece of Japan in the Denver Area

By Atom Stevens - March 04, 2025
What a pleasant surprise to be introduced to this mid-century modern church in Arvada, where my wife was playing guitar and singing for the Hina Matsuri holiday this weekend! It’s super rare anymore for me to come across a mid-century modern building (especially a major one) that I have never seen or even heard of before in the Denver area . . . but this weekend, I had one such experience at Simp

Sunset Lanes Restoration, Episode 15, By Josh Robinson

By Atom Stevens - December 20, 2024
In this episode, Josh shows all of the work that has been done on the windows in recent weeks, as well as the newly installed carpet and accordion door on the kitchen. The episode concludes with Josh under-cutting the interior doors. --> Sunset Lanes Episode 15, restoration of a mid-century modern home In April 2024, my friend and colleague, Josh Robinson, just started a YouTube program to do

Sunset Lanes Restoration, Episode 14, By Josh Robinson

By Atom Stevens - December 13, 2024
In this episode, Josh shows all of the work that has been done on the windows in recent weeks, as well as the newly installed carpet and accordion door on the kitchen. The episode concludes with Josh under-cutting the interior doors. --> Sunset Lanes Episode 14, restoration of a mid-century modern home In April 2024, my friend and colleague, Josh Robinson, just started a YouTube program to do

Sunset Lanes Restoration, Episode 13, by Josh Robinson

By Atom Stevens - November 05, 2024
In this episode, Josh cuts windows stops in preparation for the installation of the replacement living room window wall right before the first snow of autumn. --> Sunset Lanes Episode 13, restoration of a mid-century modern home In April, my friend and colleague, Josh Robinson, just started a YouTube program to document the ongoing progress of the restoration/renovation project for his own ho

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