FORD BUILDING
615 griswold street
1 why the ford building
2 ford building history
3 city & building access
4 neighborhood
5 building amenities
6 typical floor plan 1 why the ford building
Be a part of Detroit’s future while remaining rooted in its’ historic past...
With a rapidly growing diverse and energetic workforce living in downtown Detroit, an increasing number of businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs are moving to the city to attract talented employees. Amongst this flourishing activity, the Ford Building shines with direct access to Detroit’s world-class cultural institutions, professional sports teams, open space and a great variety of restaurants and entertainment venues. A surge of commercial and residential construction projects are planned, building on the resources of the downtown district.
Recently acquired in the summer of 2017, our experienced and enthusiastic development group is committed to providing class A office space with world-class amenities in a fully modernized, yet stately historic context.
Located at the heart of Detroit’s growing and vibrant downtown, the Ford Building’s central location is perfectly situated to provide direct access by car, and to the surrounding city by foot and public transportation.
Be a part of the Ford Building, and be a part of photo credit: Jason Keen Detroit!
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615 griswold street 5 2 ford building history daniel burnham, 1908
Once toted as “one of the most complete and elaborate office buildings in the world”, the Ford Building has been an integral part of the fabric of downtown Detroit since its opening in 1908. Designed in the Chicago School tradition by legendary American architect Daniel Burnham during the peak of his career, this skyscraper, once the tallest in the city, had the prestige of bringing the new era of the City Beautiful movement to Detroit’s bustling center. Clad in glazed terra-cotta with accents of white Italian marble, the original architectural exterior remains pristine today with its subtle Neo-Classical ornamentation.
Forward thinking to its core, the Ford Building was the first skyscraper in Detroit to be framed with steel--speaking to the city’s unsurpassed legacy and continued excellence as a vibrant center of innovation and technology. The Ford’s spirit of progress continues to embody its renovation today.
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6 ford building historic photograph, 1915
615 griswold street 7 3 city & building access
Centrally located off M1- Woodward Avenue, the Ford Building boasts unrivaled access from all of Metro-Detroit and Ann Arbor. Our Griswold Street address has you moments from M10, providing access from the South and West connecting to I-96, I-75S and I-94 to Grosse Isle, Dearborn, Novi, Northville, Plymouth and Ann Arbor. Jefferson Avenue is a direct connection to the East accessing The Pointes, St Claire Shores and a quick entry to I-375 drawing to and from the northern suburban areas of Royal Oak, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Rochester.
Parking is made easy for you when entering the downtown area from any of the city’s main roads deck parking & valet service reception and highways. Our building parking attendant will valet your car, and there is also a dedicated deck parking structure located within a few minutes walk to the Ford. Shuttle options to the deck parking are available and conveniently located close to M-Go bike sharing stations and the Q line. The people mover stations are within a few blocks to enable fast, efficient travel throughout downtown and beyond.
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main roads Q line stations highways people mover bus stops people mover stations Q line bike sharing stations shuttle service bike sharing & storage
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grand river ave montcalm st woodward ave fisher fwy - I-75
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cadillac center airport - 30 min times square
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john c. lodge fwy - m-10 congress st fort / cass 5 min walk millender center
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10 ford building A revitalized downtown Detroit has come alive with a diverse assortment of cultural, business and entertainment opportunities that are based in the city’s rich heritage and recent population resurgence.
Working at the Ford will allow one to experience the best of Detroit - from the frequent sporting events of the four major teams; to a multitude of restaurants, bars and casinos; outdoor local markets with produce from hundereds of vendors; outdoor markets & shops dining nightlife local and national retail shops, a tradition of music concerts, world class institutions, year round parks full of program events, and hotels and housing for residents and guests. A wide array of possibilities are available for any taste and interest.
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1. beacon park 11. hart plaza music entertainment sports 2. campus martius 12. little caesars arena 3. cobo center 13. mgm grand detroit 4. comerica park 14. parc – detroit 5. detroit foundation hotel 15. renaissance center 6. detroit opera house 16. riverwalk park 7. dime store 17. standby 8. esplanade on woodward 18. the filmore detroit 9. ford field 19. westin cadillac detroit 10. fox theater 20. townhouse detroit
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615 griswold street 11 5 building amenities lobby & services
The Ford Building features a fully updated and modernized entry and lobby to serve as a gateway for businesses and visitors. New, streamlined glass turnstiles and canopy with dynamic signage bring light and visibility inside to create a definitively modern presence in balance with Ford’s historic architecture.
Warm materials, reflective colors, and thin wine bar gymnasium restaurant recessed linear lighting characterize the polished, light-filled lobby interior to complement the notable character of the exterior white ornamental detailing. A hung-glass ceiling filters light throughout the lobby as a modern chandelier that pays homage to the role of the building’s original namesake in the glass industry.
A digital information wall updates to communicate the day’s events and a full-time building receptionist is available to assist patrons and guests with any need. One can move to the office elevators or either the restaurant or wine bar amenities on the first floor. Tenants can also experience the two story lobby by traversing the open stair to the second floor where they may access the building gymnasium and wellness studio.
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12 ford building view from lobby to restuarant view to lobby, reception & wine bar
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photo credits: Jason Keen views to the Detroit riverfront views to The Guardian Building & Alley Detroit Center
14 ford building Open floor plates of over 12,000 sf are prepared for customized tenant fit-out for single or multiple tenants. The Ford Building’s efficient floor plans support flexibility with the central placement of elevators, stairs, and restrooms allowing for a wide variety of configurations. m m m m Modernized with new mechanical, electrical, f f f f plumbing, fire protection systems and life safety enhancements, in addition to new ADA compliant restrooms; occupant comfort, convenience and energy efficiency is optimized. Tall ceilings, large office a office b office c windows, and floor plan dimensions allow for generous amounts of natural light to permeate the entire space, providing an airy feel and typical upper floor plan - 1 tenant typical upper floor plan - 2 tenants expansive views of the surrounding dynamic city skyline and riverfront.
With two retail space opportunities planned at the ground level, upper floor occupants will retail a retail b have the benefit of first class office space, stylish amenities within the building, and access to a revitalized and transformed Detroit. m m f f m f For more information on leasing opportunities, please contact:
lobby office d office e kees janeway - 313.603.ICON [email protected]
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615 griswold street 15 V1 FORD Touloukian Touloukian Inc. BUILDING FORD BUILDING RINO, LLC tt Architecture & Urban Design www.ttarch.com