Shea Makes
… design ideas become reality.
… custom pieces come to life.
… project details transform into
a total experience.
… branded elements into
impactful environments.
… inspirational dreams come true.
How is Shea different?
Is it our complete integration of designing brands and spaces? That we create experiences using all touchpoints in a space, large and small? Yes and yes. But what sets us apart even more are the custom details and touches we’re able to produce that make every project its own. Shea Makes, our dedicated production/procurement group, creates magic for clients daily by finding and generating solutions that exceed every expectation—making it all happen in one smooth, real-life process.
Our team imagines, creates, and designs pieces and features that can’t be found anywhere else, and Shea Makes facilitates those ideas in real life—executing, assembling, and installing, and bringing a new level of value and efficiency to the work we can do for our partners. When it comes to creativity, there are no limits: We have artisans, resources, and the most talented team working to realize design dreams. Shea Makes allows our firm to do just what we promise: Deliver on the most innovative designs in the most complete way.
We’re sharing that magic with you—watch here for an ever-changing highlight reel of some of the custom features we’ve been most proud to deliver.
701 Broadway Building
Ice Boat Suspension
- Rigged the suspension and installation of a restored vintage International DN ice boat in the 701 Broadway Building’s lightwell atrium, formerly used for sailing in a competitive fleet
- Wall-mounted the boat’s blades along with photos and information about the history of ice-boat racing on Lake Minnetonka

Capella Tower
Basket Light Installation
- Collaborated with a Brooklyn light artist to create a 22 x 22 x 16-foot light sculpture for the atrium at Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis
- Created a floating, 70-foot-high installation for 270-degree views, from all sides of the mezzanine and straight up from the ground
Demi
Historic Custom Artwork
- Leafed through decades’ worth of bills, papers, and receipts from the centuries-old former coffee roastery now home to a tasting-menu-only restaurant from a top-tier chef
- Worked with local artist to incorporate the reclaimed fragments into a custom art piece, along with leather, glass, and metal