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…