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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…

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2015 AIA-Star Tribune Home of the Month

  One of Shelter Architecture’s residential projects, “Modest Midcentury,” will be featured as a 2015 Home of the Month in…

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Shades of Gray

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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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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Best of Houzz 2015

Shelter Architecture Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building,  Remodeling and…

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The Designer + Client Relationship

As Shelter approaches its 10th anniversary, we are looking back at what we have learned as designers, creative thinkers, mentors…

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Toasting the Grand Opening for Bauhaus Brew Labs!

With four lines stretching from the bar to the patio at Bauhaus Brew Labs‘ grand opening on July 18, we knew…

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