Our projects are approachable, livable, responsible, and of course beautiful.
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Our Work
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Modern Sensitivity
They wanted to find a home on the North side of the Longfellow Neighborhood of Mpls, no other location would do. These newlyweds also knew they wanted a modern home designed to fit respectfully within a neighborhood of mostly traditionally styled homes. They approached Shelter to design their new home ...even if they didn't know…
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5ive
The Gallos approached their new home as an opportunity to start a new lifestyle that would significantly decrease their impact on the world. They began reshaping their mobility, their diets, their energy use, and even their rate of consumption. Their home was designed as a constant supporter of their new lifestyle. The site is close…
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Burgess
We searched for the right site for this home, as the homeowners wanted two floors but didn’t want a typical "upstairs" for living and "downstairs" devoid of light. The chosen site is perfect for a walkout basement that allows the spaces to have light and views. Elements of the Design he lower level houses a…
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St. Louis Park Modern
This home was originally built for an architect who designed the space for his family in 1952. When the current homeowners purchased the property, they decided to update several of the spaces to meet their family’s needs. Over the last 10 years, Shelter has worked with them to update nearly every space in the home,…
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Creed Interactive
CREED Interactive is a web design company that is doing big things with interactive media. They work primarily with clients in the local Minneapolis and Saint Paul area, but their clients have goals that extend far beyond simple geography. They strongly believe in partnership with their clients and offer them a team of senior-level talent…
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Bent Paddle Brewing
When the owners of Bent Paddle Brewing went in search of a place to call home they were drawn to the waters of Lake Superior and Duluth, Minnesota. When it was time to expand, water and outdoor adventure were the logical theme of their new taproom. The design team repurposed an old furniture warehouse into…
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Dwan Maintenance Building
This building demonstrates the City of Bloomington’s consistent commitment to attractive public spaces and high quality architecture. Most golf course maintenance buildings are usually relegated to the category of banal utility garages. Not so for Bloomington’s Dwan Golf Course. The original Dwan Maintenance Building’s structural integrity failed due to a heavy snow load. Shelter redesigned…
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The Hangar
Stephanie and Nate Janousek had been running a successful food stand at the Minnesota State Fair for over a decade. In 2017, the opportunity came along to revitalize an old airplane hanger on the north end of the fairgrounds and expand their business. Built in 1909, the hangar housed biplanes used in death-defying aerial stunts…
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