10/01/2024
Introducing Detroit Guides — our favorite spots in the city we love.
We will be sharing guides around architecture, design, wellness, retail, and travel, because while we're in the wellness industry, we are just a small part of the larger urban fabric that makes up the ecosystem we live in.
1. — originally commissioned by the Book Brothers, designed by Louis Kamper, and restored in 2022, Architectural Digest now recognizes the building as one of the most beautiful repurposed structures in the world.
2. — the rotunda inside Book Tower is a crown jewel, adorned with cast iron and brass framing, 6,000 glass panels, and 7,000 jewel embellishments.
3. — developed in the roaring twenties, the bold geometric patterns, colorful tile mosaics, and intricate plasterwork blend Native American, Aztec, and Jazz Age influences into a strikingly ornate and visually captivating space.
4. The Chase Tower — designed by architect Albert Kahn and constructed in 1958, the brightly lit lobby today features rotating art exhibits worth a visit.
5. 1400 Washington Blvd — known as the Detroit-Leland Hotel, this is another Louis Kamper building, inspired by Art Deco and Gothic motifs, with an emphasis on window design.
6. — the 17-ft tall statue titled “Waiting,” made from 2 tons of bronze, is a playful yet eerie design that contrasts with the surrounding urban landscape.
7. Queen Anne Building — one of the first high-rises to line Woodward Avenue, this classic brownstone, mixed with bronze framing, was designed by Gordon W. Lloyd and originally opened as a music store and concert hall in 1891.
8. — a multi-purpose common space designed by Edwin Chan, which has received international attention for pioneering creative, affordable design attuned to both its context and community.
