Minnesota’s oldest resort, Lutsen (est. 1885), sits where rocky shoreline, boreal forest, and the roar of Lake Superior meet. The design approach keeps nature as the headline: emphasize walking, slow movement, and warm, rustic lighting that guides visitors without washing out the night sky. Paths stitch the campus together and draw people toward the water, transforming circulation into a sequence of overlooks, pauses, and small rituals—morning coffee by the lake, evening strolls under the pines. Scandinavian character remains a quiet throughline—honest structure, simple forms, tactile materials—paired with site cues taken from the forests and stone. The result is a campus that feels both timeworn and refreshed, rooted in place while open to what’s next.