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Food and drink. Fun and function.
Designs that serve passionate entrepreneurs and their people. Shelter designs taprooms, restaurants, bars, and hotels that entice visitors with vibrant,…
Read moreTenant improvement FAQs
Answering our most asked questions about tenant improvements A tenant improvement project, often referred to as a “TI”, involves the…
Read moreWaste not, want not: embracing material reuse
Material recycling contributes to a more sustainable built environment Is adaptive reuse the answer to sustainable building design? It’s no…
Read moreCan design inspire the return to downtown?
Downtown areas have changed, and design considerations should too It seems all eyes these days are on the future of…
Read moreShop small at our spring makers market
Local makers popping up at Shelter bi-annual market We're excited to introduce the local vendors who will be showcasing their…
Read moreSustainable design can serve your cannabis business
3 eco-friendly design considerations for cannabis businesses When budding cannabis entrepreneurs think green, they often have more than plants and…
Read moreSuyao Tian featured in spring studio art gallery
Shelter studio art gallery promotes local Minnesota artists When we designed the new Shelter studio at International Market Square (IMS),…
Read moreGetting into the cannabis game? You’ll need a team.
Shelter offers design support for Minnesota cannabis businesses With recreational cannabis legalized in Minnesota, new local businesses are cropping up…
Read moreNew year reflections: two decades of Shelter
Two decades of Shelter shaped by sustainability, team-based culture, and designing in different arenas In the fall of 2004, Shelter…
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