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Are contemporary homes cool kids, or sore thumbs?
Check out the full article in the Star Tribune in which we answer the question: "Can you go modern?" The piece…
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Shelter project highlighted in Star Tribune: Before & After feature
One of Shelter's home remodel and addition projects was featured in the Star Tribune on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Read…
Read moreDwan Maintenance Building wins AIA Minneapolis Merit award
The Minneapolis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Minnesota (AIA Minneapolis) awarded five Merit Awards to projects by AIA…
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Size
Architecture is about the perception of space. As we move through architectural structures, we are aware of the spaces above,…
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Where do we fit?
Let’s say your dream is to open a restaurant. You probably have a few questions like “where will my restaurant…
Read moreThe gray-area of interpreting building codes
A big part of our job involves reading through code manuals and zoning ordinances because, let’s face it, figuring out…
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Can inspiration come from analysis?
The word “inspiration” has many meanings and a boatload of uses. The term is tough to tack down because it…
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Scale
Lately, we’ve been thinking about scale. As a design term, scale refers to the size of one part relative to…
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“Practice makes…er, professional”
Professional service firms are called "practices" for a reason. They are informed by a high level of understanding that comes…
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