Lafayette Club partnered with Knutson for a $9 million exterior restoration project. Photo: Knutson
The historic clubhouse embraces a newly restored façade.
The Lafayette Club recently finished a $9 million exterior restoration of its historic Spanish Mission-style clubhouse. Over the course of the project’s two-year timeline, the architectural features of the 100-year-old building were preserved, ensuring that the Lake Minnetonka landmark will continue to be a mainstay on Crystal Bay for generations to come.
The renovation’s centerpiece was a complete replacement of the clubhouse roof, using high-end composite tiles to provide modern durability while matching the original historic aesthetic. Teams also completely rebuilt the iconic bell tower from the roofline up and added custom architectural lighting that can change colors to match special events and weddings. Crews also brought the front stucco arches back to their original elegance.
The restoration is part of a larger commitment to maintain the clubhouse as a community resource for all. The building was recently named a key historic asset by The Minneapolis Foundation, which prompted the club to set up the Next Generation Fund to assist with ongoing projects and offer club members and local residents a way to donate to the preservation of the historic facility.
“The completion of the exterior project was an important milestone for our club,” says general manager Al Jader. “As we look to the future, our team is focused on creating exceptional experiences for members as we continue to look at enhancing our amenities like renovating our historic ballroom and updating our golf course with Lehman Design Group.”
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