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Back in Boulder!

On January 20, 2012, in Uncategorized, by Scott Bennett
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We are super excited to be partnering with FACTORY|made, a super cool new retail space in Boulder. Their grand opening is later in February, but they are soft-open now, and already have a great collection of locally made and other creative goods. It’s actually much more than just a retail space, they will also have onsite fabrication and digital workshop space, and even a youth mentoring program. They are just down the street from Cured, and helping to turn that stretch of Pearl St into a really nice place to spend some time.

 

New from Housefish: Hex Modular Shelving

On August 24, 2011, in blog, news, product, by Scott Bennett
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We are pleased to announce the imminent availability of our latest new product line: the Hex modular shelving system. The foundation of Hex is a custom hexagonal aluminum extrusion, which gives it incredible strength and stiffness, while still maintaining light weight. Like our signature Key line, Hex is very easy to assemble or disassemble, and is built to withstand whatever you pile on it. And of course, it emits no VOCs, contains no formaldehyde, and uses certified sustainably harvested wood. The hexagonal pattern in the sides echoes the cell structure of a beehive, but it isn’t just for show. The cutouts significantly lighten the structure for easier shipping, and add visual lightness as well.

Hex will be available in a variety of heights and widths, and units can be joined together with additional shelves to form a continuous wall of shelving. Unlike typical wood shelving, the stiff aluminum extrusions allow for very long shelf spans with no visible sag, even when heavily loaded.

The Hex prototype shown here is currently on display until February at the Design By Colorado exhibit at Denver International Airport’s terminal A bridge.

 

Kagen Schaefer Pipe Organ Desk

On August 21, 2011, in blog, colorado design, cool, by Scott Bennett
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I’ve posted about Kagen Schaefer before- he’s an unbelievably talented Colorado woodworker (and mathematician) who produces incredible puzzle boxes. These are small boxes, which originated in ancient Japan, that require the user to complete a complex series of movements in order to open it. (Kagen is, incidentally, huge in Japan.) His latest big project is this desk.
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Packattack Bags, Berlin

On March 28, 2011, in blog, cool, by Scott Bennett
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The Housefish crew is on a fact finding mission to Berlin this week. Tonight we wandered into Packattack, a little bag shop in the trendy Friedrichshain district in the former East Berlin. (more…)

 

YesPleaseMore Closing Sale – 2/26

On February 23, 2011, in Uncategorized, by Scott Bennett
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The current incarnation of the YesPleaseMore popup store is shutting down this Saturday, 2/26/11. Almost everything is 25-75% off. The pieces we have on the floor are 50% off, and you can even take 25% off on orders for local delivery. One day only, in store only. So if you’re in Denver, go.

 

YesPleaseMore Slideshow on Dwell.com

On January 20, 2011, in colorado design, cool, by Scott Bennett
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Dwell.com has a little slideshow up showing the YesPleaseMore popup store here in Denver (which includes some Housefish stuff). Samuel and Brian have done an incredible job with the space and the concept, and we are proud to be a part of it. Not only is this is the coolest retail space in the state, it is doing a huge amount to raise the profile of Colorado’s extremely talented (and growing) design community.

 

New Site

On May 10, 2010, in news, by Scott Bennett
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OK, so it only took half a decade, but we finally have a new site up. In addition to the new design, there are a lot of back end changes- if you notice anything that isn’t working properly, please let us know.

 

Denver By Design Show

On July 31, 2009, in colorado design, events, by Scott Bennett
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We are honored to be a finalist in the Denver By Design competition being hosted at Mod Livin’ this month. This is a competition and show to find and promote great Colorado modern design. After looking at the other entries during setup yesterday, I can confirm there is some stunning work being produced here in Colorado. This competition is unique in that all the pieces entered are also for sale, so there aren’t a lot of the usual prototypes.

We entered our new Key AV media console, which will be on display (and on sale) throughout August at Mod Livin’. We’re not shipping these yet, but they are available to buy from Mod Livin’ at a special price for August only. You can see a photo a couple posts below this one, or in the August issue of Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine.

There is also an online voting component to the competition, featuring all the entries rather than just the 25 finalists. Check it out and cast your vote here.

Finally, Mod Livin’ is also hosting a series of talks with the finalist designers every Monday in August at 6:00pm. I am on the 31st, so make sure to plan to attend on one of the other days…

 

If you’re in Denver this weekend, come on down to the Convention Center for the Denver Green Festival. We’ll have a booth with Key in maple and walnut, all sizes, and all door colors. We’ll also be debuting the new Key AV- a larger size console designed to hold flat screen TVs and audio components. And one more special debut: the “Birds in Grass” laser cut doors.

 

Mod Livin’ Puppy Auction

On April 24, 2009, in colorado design, events, by Scott Bennett
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In Denver tonight? Come on down to Mod Livin’ for the Best in Show auction. You can bid on our effort, Hundetabelle, a laser cut plywood end table/lamp. And of course, you can also check out Key in maple and walnut, along with all the other cool stuff Mod Livin’ has. This was a fun event last year, big turnout, and all for a good cause.