Our projects are approachable, livable, responsible, and of course beautiful.
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Our Work
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River Residence
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city along the beautiful St. Croix River, the site of this residence is unparalleled. Having lived at this location for many years, the client was unwilling to move from this gorgeous site but needed updates to their space. Shelter was tasked with adding more life and…
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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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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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Sargent Avenue Redo
We reworked an undersized house for an ecologically-sensitive family of five. After bringing the house down to its studs, we opened up the main level, added a stair column, raised a shed dormer at the center of the roof, expanded the upstairs quarters, and built out front and side porches. The house is now not…
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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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