Spaces that inspire, delight, and promote well-being

Shelter is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm.

We collaborate with homeowners, businesspeople and communities to create beautiful, engaging environments.

Our designs serve our clients’ needs, reflect their passions, and contribute to a healthier, more humane world.

We’d love to work with you.

About our approach

Our team

Residential design

Our residential work includes new homes and historic renovations. We’ll design an entire dwelling or a specific room. Specialties include kitchens, bathrooms and basements.

Our residential work

Commercial design

We team with passionate entrepreneurs, creative professionals and community institutions. We help them further their missions, serve their customers, support their employees, and elevate their brands.

Our commercial work

Sustainable design

We consider design an important tool — one that can save energy, reduce pollution, and empower people to make positive environmental impacts.

Our longstanding commitment

Universal design

We create spaces to suit people of all abilities. Eliminating obstacles benefits everyone — and helps people age in place for as long as possible.

Our inclusive approach

What is building science?

Thoughts from Shelter team member Mike Stark, AIA What is building science? Building science is an area of study that…

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Custom residential design solutions

In the design world, it's easy to get caught up in the grandeur of dazzling, large-scale projects. While this work…

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Sustainable design demystified

Thoughts from Shelter team member Piper Donlin, Allied ASID Why should we care about sustainability in the context of the…

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