Hudson's Detroit
Under-construction mixed-use skyscraper development in Downtown Detroit From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hudson's Detroit is an under-construction mixed-use development located in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, United States. Located on the former site of J.L. Hudson's Flagship Store, it is expected to be the second tallest building in Detroit as well as Michigan, at 208.7 meters (685 ft)[1][3] and to be completed in 2025.[4][5]
| Hudson's Detroit | |
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 Construction progress as of October 2023 | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Location | 1208 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 |
| Coordinates | 42.33389°N 83.04809°W |
| Construction started | December 2017 |
| Topped-out | April 10, 2024 |
| Estimated completion | 2025 |
| Cost | $1.4 billion |
| Height | 208.9 meters (685.4 ft)[1][2] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 130,064 m2 (1,400,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | SHoP Architects Hamilton Anderson Associates |
| Developer | Bedrock Detroit |
| Other information | |
| Public transit access | Detroit People Mover at Cadillac Center station QLINE at Campus Martius station DDOT 4 |
| Website | |
| https://www.hudsonssitedetroit.com/ | |
Site
1208 Woodward Avenue is situated in Downtown Detroit, bounded by Grand River Avenue to the north, Farmer Street to the east, and Gratiot Avenue to the south. The entire block was once the home to Hudson's flagship store, which was built in phases between 1911 and 1946. It was the tallest department store in the world, at 440 ft (134 m), and the second largest department store by area in the world, behind Macy's Herald Square in New York City.[6] In 1998, the building was imploded following 12 years of closure, making it the tallest building to ever be demolished by controlled implosion.[7] In 2001, an underground parking garage was constructed at the site, with supports for a future structure to be built atop.[8]
Design
The development, designed by SHoP Architects, will consist of two buildings:[9] A 14-story 70.7 meters (232 ft)[10] mid-rise that will contain retail, office and event space, as well as a 208.7 meters (685 ft)[1][11] tall tower that will contain exhibition space, residential units, and a hotel. The buildings will be linked by a 700-space underground parking garage.[12]
History
In 2013, after over a decade of little activity at the site, Rock Ventures announced that SHoP Architects had been selected to lead the design process for the area.[13] In 2017, construction began with the removal of the underground parking garage that had been built in 2001. In March 2020, construction progress was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but resumed after 45 days.[9] In December of the same year, construction reached above the ground for the first time.
The tower was topped out on April 10, 2024; two days later on April 12, its final name, Hudson's Detroit, was announced.[14]
Tenants
General Motors announced on April 15, 2024 that it would relocate its global headquarters from Renaissance Center to Hudson's Detroit in 2025. As the anchor tenant, GM would lease two floors of the mid-rise building and utilize space on the ground floor as a company showroom.[15] In November 2024, GM confirmed that it had expanded its lease to include floors 8 through 11, with the top floor expected to house a restaurant.[16]
On April 17, 2024, Bedrock announced that the taller tower would consist of a five-star EDITION hotel and 97 luxury condominiums, to be completed by 2027.[17]
Gallery
Construction Progress
Elevator shafts of the 14 story block
Construction progress at Northwestern corner of site
Project barrier displaying nearby points of interest
Progress as of February 2023, from Madison and John R Streets
Progress as of August 2022
References
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