Architecture of Pleasure: Design for Play

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Play is such an important part of our lives, and the design of our spaces can help to encourage and enhance those moments of play. Color outside the lines and follow along.

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The Pattern Home

Pattern Kitchen

Shelter worked to celebrate the historic details of the old house without limiting the modern goals of the client. By abstracting the pattern of original brick, the firm was able to create a graphically-rich skin that allows for flexible window placement, frames unique views of the surrounding urban landscape, and provides wall space for art.

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Floating Islands to Clean Mpls Lake

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Yesterday special floating islands made with recycled materials were officially launched at Spring Lake in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis in an effort to actively clean that environment.

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Organize for Life: Modern Methods

Organize with Modern Methods

Back To School time is right around the corner, and it’s always a good time to get you and your kids organized. Anyone with a busy lifestyle will benefit from the ideas and tips presented here.

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MN Housing Market on the Rise

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The Star Tribune recently posted an article about areas of the Minnesota housing market that are actually on the rise.

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