Medo Resorts

Strategy

The layout takes advantage of two very different parts of the land. The meadow buildings sit out in the open with long light and wide views. The forest buildings are more tucked in, quieter, and shaded.

A public building sits near the center of the plan and gives the project a shared “living room.” It supports arrivals and gathering, and it gives guests an alternative to staying in their cabin when the weather shifts or when they want a change of pace.

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Units

Lot Size

20 Acres

Location

Thompsonville, MI

Usage

Micro-hospitality

Land Type

Meadow + Forest Edge

Status

In Progress

Master Plan

The master plan is simple: two cabin clusters and one shared building, connected by short paths. The experience is meant to feel calm and walkable. Vehicles do what they need to do at arrival and service moments, then they fade into the background.

Wellness amenities are placed across the property rather than packed into a single corner. That encourages guests to move around a bit. A short walk becomes part of the stay.

01Meadow Cluster

Cabins placed for openness, light, and long views.

02Forest Cluster

Cabins placed for privacy, shade, and a quieter feeling.

03Public Building

A shared interior space that anchors the site and supports gathering, arrivals, and all-season use.

04Wellness Loop

Amenities distributed across the property so guests naturally move through the landscape.

05Straightforward Circulation

Clear access for guests and service without turning the site into roads.

Unit Design

The cabins are designed to be comfortable and efficient, without feeling tight. Each unit has a simple form, generous glazing, and a strong connection to the outdoors. The interiors are organized around the way people actually use a cabin: a good main room, a quiet sleeping zone, and enough storage to keep the place feeling uncluttered.

Medo uses two cabin types. One is smaller and geared toward couples and short stays. The other is larger and works well for small families or longer weekends. The goal isn’t variety for variety’s sake. It’s to match how guests travel.

Small Cabin

This is the couples cabin. The footprint stays compact, but the main room feels open and bright. A simple plan keeps circulation tight and puts the view where it belongs: in the living space and at the outdoor threshold. It’s designed to be comfortable in winter, breezy in summer, and easy to maintain between guests.

Ground Floor Plan

Axonometric View

Exploded Axonometric View

Family Bar

This is the larger cabin type. It’s still a cabin scale, but it has more flexibility: a bigger living area, more storage, and a layout that handles kids, friends, and longer stays without feeling like a house. It’s meant to feel relaxed and durable, not precious.