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In the design world, it's easy to get caught up in the grandeur of dazzling, large-scale projects. While this work…

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Shelter wins two 2024 ASID National FOCUS awards

Shelter has received two ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) National FOCUS Awards for our Luminary Arts Center and River…

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Draw better

Thoughts from Shelter team member Sam Lauer For the past few years, I have been working on compiling Shelter’s graphic…

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Tenant improvement FAQs

What is a tenant improvement project? A tenant improvement project, often referred to as a “TI”, involves the build out…

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Flower Valley Homestead selected for 2024-2025 Home of the Month program

We're excited to announce that Flower Valley Homestead has been selected as one of twelve projects in the AIA Minnesota…

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Shelter team takes home three first place ASID MN awards

We recently earned three first place Excellence in Design awards from the Minnesota chapter of the American Society of Interior…

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Living (and working?) into retirement: downsize or age-in-place?

Downsize or age-in-place? If you’re thinking to yourself, “My retirement may look different than my parents’ did” you’re not alone.…

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Designing with darkness

5 Ways to Embrace the Darkness The awareness of light is anchored by darkness. - Max Jacobson, The Good House…

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Design to elevate your holiday hosting space

Shelter looks at design holistically. We spend time exploring the science, psychology and environmental impact of our work. Along with…

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