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EX C L U SI VE L Y
NO R TH
THE ST ORY
Sandy Lewis and Rondi Erickson love Duluth. They grew up here; centered their
family and work lives here; and retired here. Duluth has hunting and fishing, hockey
and camping, and their favorite outdoor pastime–collecting lake-polished rocks from
their family outings. Somewhere between the sunrise over the big lake and the
golden leaves of fall they had a vision. This city is safe and beautiful, vibrant and
bustling but still small enough to be friendly. They had to share it.
Comfortable, culturally sensitive, and full of natural light, Kiviranta is more than a
home. It’s an ode to Minnesota, designed by one of its premiere architects and
perched where the forest meets the lake. Would you like to step inside?
Stewart River area
The wilderness still exists in northern Minnesota. The state has over 15,000 lakes, 16 million
acres of forest, and more shoreline than California, Florida, and Hawaii combined.
CNBC called Minnesota the best state in the union to do business and it’s also ranked in the
top ten states for school systems, innovation and life expectancy.
Grand Marais, MN
80 miles north of KIviranta
“Best outdoor town
in America.”
- Outside Magazine
Kiviranta
DUL UT H M I NNE S OTA
Kiviranta is just twenty minutes from Duluth’s downtown. With an urban population of approximately 131,000
people, Duluth and its environs act as a regional center as well as a clean, safe, quiet place to live.
At Kiviranta, you are an hour and twenty minutes south of the Lutsen Mountains, an hour and 45 minutes away from
the arts colony of Grand Marais, and two hours from the 1 million miles of untamed wilderness in the Boundary
Waters. But your closest neighbor is the beautiful city of Duluth.
The numbers tell the story.
• 6,834 acres of city parkland
• 178 miles of wooded trails
• 16 designated trout streams
• 6 miles of sandy beach along
the longest freshwater sand
bar in the world
Duluth Features
• Two major health care systems
• Three universities and four colleges
• One of the top ten cities in the US for air quality
• Recently rated best water quality in Minnesota
• More craft brewers per capita than any other city in Minnesota
• First class amenities including a vibrant arts and theater scene
• The highest volume port on the Great Lakes (1,000 freighters/year)
Duluth
D A V I D S A LM ELA
David Salmela is the award-winning architect and designer of
Kiviranta. He grew up on a dairy farm in central Minnesota
and taught himself design, then spent 46 years discovering
appropriate design opportunities within the Minnesota culture.
David has won over 50 regional and national design awards,
including National AIA Honor Awards and the AIA Minnesota
Gold Medal. His logic incorporates natural light and is heavily
influenced by Minnesota’s Scandinavian roots.
If there’s a common
thread in the
houses I design,
it's about bringing
the light in.
- david salmela
His company Salmela Architect has focused on projects that
transform the region. Their collaborative design team created the common interest
community of Jackson Meadow within the Swedish immigrant settlement of Marine
on St. Croix, Minnesota. They have also created an urban design complex of contextual houses on the Duluth hillside. David’s vision for Kiviranta is an 8-home North
Shore luxury development that will reflect the power and beauty of Lake Superior.
"What is the comfort
level of being in a
dwelling? It's the art
of light distribution."
- david salmela
Photos of the Salmela Collection
Kiviranta means “stone beach” or “rock shore” in Finnish. 30 acres of the
33-acre property will be protected from development and include a
residents-only trail network for hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing.
Kiviranta
Artist Name
Watercolor - 2015
The buildings hug the hill like a fallen tree so each unit has a view of the lake.
They appear to float in a “sea” of native grass and are surrounded by pines.
Kiviranta’s full-time caretaker will handle concierge services such as
airport transportation, grocery or firewood deliveries and more.
At Kiviranta, you'll experience natural beauty and
moods of Lake Superior from your east-facing terrace.
A common area includes a European style courtyard with
walking paths and a one-of-a-kind pavilion with a cozy fireplace.
Cook for a crowd with Cambria-engineered quartz countertops,
modern custom cabinetry and premium appliances.
The overall design theme is modern Scandinavian. Painted wood casework,
slate floors and stucco exteriors come together in clean, sharp lines.
Natural light is a dominant theme in the property. Every
home will enjoy views of Lake Superior, a large motorized
skylight and sweeping windows with motorized shades.
Cross-ventilation and strategically placed vegetation cool the homes in summer while
triple-glazed windows, heavy insulation and Danish wood stoves keep them warm in winter.
AT A GL AN CE
SPACE
Eight units range from
1,223 - 2,415 square feet
of flexible use space.
EFFICIENCY
Homes equipped with motorized
skylights and shades, triple-glazed
windows and a Danish wood stove.
AMENITIES
In-floor heat, gourmet kitchen
with premium appliances and
generous use of natural wood.
LAYOUTS
2 or 3 bedrooms, limited units
include lofted office space.
Detached garages of various sizes.
TEXTURES
Luxury finishes – wood cabinets,
stone countertops and slate
floors.
Kiviranta was designed using LEED
standards and experiences the
utmost in energy efficiency thanks
to the ingenuity of David Salmela’s
designs as well as the construction
experts at Kraus-Anderson.
CONNECTIVITY
At home, a fiber optic Internet connection, TV and phone lines, coupled with built-in USB charging ports will ensure
that you’re always connected to the world. Feeling adventurous? Step outside to explore 30 acres of land featuring
a private trail network or take a half-hour drive to Duluth International Airport for more ambitious excursions.
C O M E H O ME
Kiviranta is luxury you can afford. We invite you to review the
enclosures for detailed information on the eight units available Fall 2016.
Dear Reader: Our goal with this booklet is to suggest how life will be at Kiviranta. The project has not yet been built, and when it is completed it
may have changed in some ways from what is pictured. It is our intent for Kiviranta to be built with the utmost care and quality and for it to be
substantially similar to what is shown here, including the possibility that not all units will be constructed. And, as with all new construction, the
final details may vary. Will you join us at Kiviranta?
Regards,
Sandy Lewis & Rondi Erickson
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 515B.4-117, the following notice is required: The improvements portrayed NEED NOT BE BUILT.
Photo Credits
Paul Crosby • Chelsea Morgan • Peter Kerze • Loll Design • Christian Dalbec
• Michael Smisek • Kai Salmela (digital renderings) • Lisa Blade (watercolor painting)
This book contains artist renderings only. Changes may occur during construction.
5593 North Shore Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55804
info@kivirantaliving.com • www.kivirantaliving.com