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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…
Read moreShelter 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…
Read moreDraw better
Thoughts from Shelter team member Sam Lauer For the past few years, I have been working on compiling Shelter’s graphic…
Read moreTenant improvement FAQs
What is a tenant improvement project? A tenant improvement project, often referred to as a “TI”, involves the build out…
Read moreFlower 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…
Read moreShelter 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…
Read moreLiving (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.…
Read moreDesigning with darkness
5 Ways to Embrace the Darkness The awareness of light is anchored by darkness. - Max Jacobson, The Good House…
Read moreDesign 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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