We Design Better Places for Everyone.
We create beautiful, engaging places for homeowners, businesspeople and communities.
Our designs meet our clients’ needs, reflect their passions, and contribute to a healthier, more humane world.
We design to inspire, delight, and promote well-being
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.
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.
Sustainable design
We consider design an important tool — one that can save energy, reduce pollution, and empower people to make positive environmental impacts.
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.
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Cannabis retail building typologies
Cannabis retail design 101 The recent legalization of cannabis consumption and sales in Minnesota creates opportunities to transform the way…
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Cannabis businesses will benefit from design expertise
Today, Minnesota joins 22 other states — plus the District of Columbia and two U.S. territories (Guam and the Northern…
Read moreTwo Shelter-designed homes selected for 2023 Homes by Architects Tour
We are thrilled to announce that two Shelter designed homes will be featured in the upcoming Homes by Architects Tour…
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