Star Tribune: At $10 Million, Wayzata Teardown Would Be Tops

The purchase of the [Romaldo] Giurgola-designed house was the most expensive housing transaction in the Twin Cities last year. The central element of the structure is a 24-foot cube with carefully placed windows that capture light—and views—at all times of the day. A series of whimsical, curved sections unwind from that cube, spreading those living spaces into the lush, shaded yard.

MacMillan ... is seeking to replace the Giurgola house with a 9,095-square-foot stone and wood home that would be connected to a 2,086-square-foot guest/pool house by a breezeway with an outdoor dining area, fireplace and kitchen. At the lake’s edge, there would be a 250-square-foot boat house, docks and a small beach. MacMillan is asking to exceed building height requirements and is seeking to combine two parcels into one, totaling 7.1 acres.

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