Lodge Meets Castle

This new construction Lake Minnetonka retreat, was built on the former footprint of the client’s 1940’s walkout rambler.  Originally intended to be a remodel of the existing home, the homeowners realized during the design development stage, that a complete teardown and rebuild was the right solution. The design concept was driven by the client’s desire to create a North Shore home in the Twin Cities.  The homeowners have a strong connection and respect for the earth’s resources and wanted that reflected in their home.  The concept “castle meets lodge” was captured by carrying the architectural detail from the exterior to the interior, using natural Kasota stone and reclaimed timbers.