Another summer, another stretch of time being impacted by wildfire smoke. This semi annual occurrence provides some incredible images but this year in particular impacted my physical health. In past years the AQI would reach levels of 200-300, which can be detrimental to respiratory health, but this year we were consistently over 400-500 and after a few days of that I became physically sick from being in the elements. I love the images but I think in order to keep documenting the conditions I will have to invest in some more substantial masks and filters for the home. Enjoy these images of Belle Isle.
Dorothy G. Turkel House - Frank Lloyd Wright - Detroit, Michigan
I had the pleasure of touring the Dorothy G. Turkel House through an open house that the Garden Conservancy was putting on. While the tour was for the immaculate grounds of the estate, my focus naturally went to Frank Lloyd Wright’s beautifully designed home. The Turkel House is the only FLW within Detroit proper and is one of the more unique designs of his that I have had the pleasure of seeing. The owners bought the building back in 2006 and have painstakingly renovated the structure and grounds to the glorious state that it is in today.
Ford Headquarters tour with Daily Detroit - Employee Spaces + Showroom
Daily Detroit was kind enough to invite me to tour Ford’s new headquarters building in Dearborn to document the monumental structure and then discuss the experience on the podcast. If you don’t already follow Daily Detroit I suggest subscribing or joining their Patreon. Independent journalism is more important than ever and Daily Detroit is a great resource for what is happening in Metro-Detroit on a broad scope of topics and doesn’t skimp on details and nuance. You can listen to my interview HERE or search wherever you get your podcasts.
Ford is really making a statement with this new headquarters. It is emphatically pointing in the direction that the company wants to go with a forward and thoughtful design. The architect’s behind this building are the Norwegian firm Snohetta. As an architecture buff Snohetta has been on my radar for a long time as I am a fan of their style of thoughtful minimalism. Within this structure you will see choices that are very reminiscent of the work they would produce with some of their museum or opera house commissions. I really enjoyed wandering this building with my camera and honestly couple probably spend a week in there documenting the different spaces and details. I hope these images can give you a feel for the design and care that both Snohetta and Ford have put into creating an incredible modern workplace.
Much like the exterior, the interior of this building is a departure from the Ford offices of the past. The design offers many types of seating and spaces, from couches to types of tables and seating that you would liken more to a coffee shop than corporate headquarters. The idea is to promote collaboration and break down some of the silos of the past to benefit the company and enhance the worker experience. As someone who works from home I kept thinking about how much I would love to come here to edit and that is the point. Work from home has become the norm for Corporate American and employees are resistant to give that up. Building spaces like this however are how you combat that and bring workers back in house.
The following images are of different collaborative workspaces for employees.
The next batch of images focus on the cafeteria and the seating areas that support it.
The final set of images are from the showroom that exists within the headquarters. It is a stunning way to display cars and was the last stop on our tour.
Ford Headquarters tour with Daily Detroit - Entryways + Art
Daily Detroit was kind enough to invite me to tour Ford’s new headquarters building in Dearborn to document the monumental structure and then discuss the experience on the podcast. If you don’t already follow Daily Detroit I suggest subscribing or joining their Patreon. Independent journalism is more important than ever and Daily Detroit is a great resource for what is happening in Metro-Detroit on a broad scope of topics and doesn’t skimp on details and nuance. You can listen to my interview HERE or search wherever you get your podcasts.
Ford is really making a statement with this new headquarters. It is emphatically pointing in the direction that the company wants to go with a forward and thoughtful design. The architect’s behind this building are the Norwegian firm Snohetta. As an architecture buff Snohetta has been on my radar for a long time as I am a fan of their style of thoughtful minimalism. Within this structure you will see choices that are very reminiscent of the work they would produce with some of their museum or opera house commissions. I really enjoyed wandering this building with my camera and honestly couple probably spend a week in there documenting the different spaces and details. I hope these images can give you a feel for the design and care that both Snohetta and Ford have put into creating an incredible modern workplace.
When you enter the headquarters you are given a taste of what is to come. The space is filled with light with a grand stairway that leads you to the employee areas of the building. While you wait though you are given several options for seating as well as art to enjoy. The art in the building is a mix of works made in house with an automotive nod, to those that are beautiful and simply enhance the spaces they inhabit. Other pieces throughout the building are drawings or pictures that reflect on Ford’s rich history of design, my favorite being the drawings of old concept cars. To further soften the modern design there is white oak throughout and furniture that invites you to sit on it.
Ford Headquarters tour with Daily Detroit - The Exterior
Daily Detroit was kind enough to invite me to tour Ford’s new headquarters building in Dearborn to document the monumental structure and then discuss the experience on the podcast. If you don’t already follow Daily Detroit I suggest subscribing or joining their Patreon. Independent journalism is more important than ever and Daily Detroit is a great resource for what is happening in Metro-Detroit on a broad scope of topics and doesn’t skimp on details and nuance. You can listen to my interview HERE or search wherever you get your podcasts.
Ford is really making a statement with this new headquarters. It is emphatically pointing in the direction that the company wants to go with a forward and thoughtful design. The architect’s behind this building are the Norwegian firm Snohetta. As an architecture buff Snohetta has been on my radar for a long time as I am a fan of their style of thoughtful minimalism. Within this structure you will see choices that are very reminiscent of the work they would produce with some of their museum or opera house commissions. I really enjoyed wandering this building with my camera and honestly couple probably spend a week in there documenting the different spaces and details. I hope these images can give you a feel for the design and care that both Snohetta and Ford have put into creating an incredible modern workplace.
There is no better place to start than with what greets you as you approach the building… the exterior facade. This is a departure to the “Glass House” which is Ford’s previous headquarters and which is a great example of mid-century architecture. That building is linear and a rectangle, where Snohetta’s design allows for different views and angles of the outside due to its swooping facade. It adds visual interest but also makes for a far more interesting experience for the employees inside.
In a nod to Ford’s past, the architects kept the old archways that you would drive through to reach the Engineering and Research building. These were integrated into the landscape design and are a nice reminder of the history of the company and land that the new building resides on. I am looking forward to seeing how this landscaping and grounds look in the spring and summer. It is yet another delightful perk to this facility.
