project detail

Wayzata Wonder

Lead Reuse Expert

Malique Vaz

Location

Wayzata, MN

Grant Funds

$10 Thousand USD

Total Land Size

4,200 sqft

status

Completed in 2023

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Year Built
Although built in 1969, it was redeveloped again in 2010

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Building Stories
Bedrooms and office were all located on the second level.

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TONS

Tonnage
California closets, cabinetry, paneling, 2 kitchens, 3 vanities and an abundance of windows and doors.

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Working Days
We completed the project of salvaging with 5 days.

“This project showcased our ability to preserve high-quality, functional building components while keeping them out of the landfill.”

Birch Group completed a careful deconstruction of a charming farmhouse-style home in Wayzata, Minnesota, reclaiming materials with precision and care. This project showcased our ability to preserve high-quality, functional building components while keeping them out of the landfill.

Over the course of the project, we salvaged windows, two complete kitchens, and four bathrooms, along with fireplace brick and five French doors. Additionally, we reclaimed 16 interior doors, all only four years old, demonstrating the value of modern, reusable materials. Every item was carefully disassembled and prepared for reuse, reflecting Birch Group’s commitment to sustainable construction, circular economy practices, and maximizing the life cycle of building materials.

Explore the complete before-and-after story of this deconstruction project.

Project Highlights

High-Value Recovery
Two full kitchens, 40 windows, four French patio doors, and an oversized island salvaged intact.
Circular Economy in Action
Materials immediately reintroduced into circulation—none left to sit or waste.
Accountability Under Pressure
Completed on schedule while preserving luxury finishes often lost in standard demolitions.

Notable Mentions

We were able to remove over 8 tons in 5 working days. Exceeding our goal of 7 days. - 40 windows were reclaimed and provided to an investor who owned a boutique hotel.

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