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Minnesota cannabis licensing: Designing your Site, Security & Operations Plan
Shelter helps Minnesota cannabis businesses prepare critical licensing materials Our state's cannabis industry is moving forward, full-steam ahead. The Minnesota…
Read moreApplying for a Minnesota cannabis license? You’ll need the right team.
Designers play a critical role in helping businesses secure Minnesota cannabis licenses Updated June 2025 with Minnesota cannabis license guidance…
Read moreElevating hospitality design through fun & function
We design spaces that serve passionate entrepreneurs and their people Here at Shelter, we design taprooms, restaurants, bars, hotels, and…
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),…
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