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Sustainable design simplified
Why does sustainable building design matter? In short, we have an increasing population and a finite amount of resources. The…
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Shelter wins two 2024 ASID national awards
Shelter recognized nationally for interior design excellence Shelter has received two ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) National FOCUS Awards…
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Draw better
Architectural graphics explained Thoughts from Shelter team member Sam Lauer For the past few years, I have been working on…
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Elevating 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…
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Luminary Arts Center Honored with 2024 Merit Award
Luminary Arts Center named a 2024 AIA Minneapolis Merit Award winner AIA Minneapolis awarded six projects with the 2024 Merit…
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Greg Elsner receives 2024 Young Architects award
Elsner recognized for contributions to the design field Greg Elsner, AIA, NCARB, LFA — Shelter’s Principal & Director of Design…
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Tenant improvement FAQs
Answering our most asked questions about tenant improvements A tenant improvement project, often referred to as a “TI”, involves the…
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A year of firsts: Life as a grad student & intern
Finding balance as an architectural intern and masters student Thoughts from Shelter team member Keely Ashton A balancing act With…
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Waste 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…
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