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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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Front view of the exterior of the home surrounded by trees

Is Sustainable Living Gaining Momentum or Losing Steam?

Sustainable living is the foundation of our company. Over the years, it’s been integrated more and more into our culture…

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Serendipity

Once in a great while we and our clients are so in tune that we think of the same idea…

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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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Brand Support

Commercial projects represent about half of Shelter's design work and they are typically driven by very different ideas than our…

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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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“Inspiration”

The word “inspiration” has many meanings and a boatload of uses.  The term is tough to tack down because it…

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Sir Otis Macintosh

Having a tagalong pet has changed the dynamics in our office.  Sir Otis Macintosh, a forty pound Border Collie/Corgi mix,…

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