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Residential and commercial design cross-pollinate
One question always comes up during casual party conversations when people learn that we’re architects and interior designers: “What kind…
Read moreZero threshold entry
If you can’t get in, you can’t live there… Remodeling a home to elegantly accommodate a flush entry is a…
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in context
We talk about the “ADA” and “ADA compliance” a lot in our industry, forgetting that not everyone we interact with…
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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…
Read moreShelter 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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