DETROIT (WWJ) -- As the Hudson's site tower creeps closer to its goal of reaching 685 feet and 49 stories, Bedrock has released photos and information on its progress.
Now close to 200 feet tall, Bedrock is promising the 1.5 million gross square foot (GSF) mixed-use development building will serve as a destination for retail, offices, events, public rooftop amenities and a public plaza.
“The significance of this development goes beyond its unique and distinctive physical presence. Once complete, along with impressive views, the project will bring premier office, residential, hotel and event spaces with carefully curated dining and entertainment experiences,” said Kofi Bonner, CEO of Bedrock. “But more importantly, the project will anchor the transformation of the historic Woodward corridor and exemplifies the resurgence of Detroit. The reinvigoration of Detroit’s most centrally located site will become a must-see location and will generate fond memories for Detroiters and visitors for generations to come.”
Bedrock says that the second and third floors of the office building have been designed to incorporate a 126,000 GSF events and meeting venue that will feature modern amenities. This space will be capable of hosting events ranging from 50 to 2,500 people.
There will be more than 400,000 GSF of office space with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Pophouse, a Detroit-based commercial interior design studio, is designing the office space common areas.
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“The future of industry is one of ingenuity and creativity,” said Anna Okerhjelm, Studio Director at Pophouse. “We set out to create a design narrative for the development on the site of the former Hudson’s department store that embraces the soul of opportunity in Detroit and complements the rich fabric of the city to inspire and propel growth. Our team is proud to play a role in bringing to life this shared vision of a world-class urban campus, which will function as an incubator for innovation and progress moving forward.”
Leasing for the office building is currently underway.
Downtown Detroit businesses will also be joined by new ground-floor retail along Woodward and Grand River avenues.
Along with office and retail space, there will be an activated through-cut plaza in the space between the office building and the tower. This space will provide additional retail complemented by public art and year-round programming for Detroiters.
The public rooftop will offer food and beverage amenities as well as a view of Detroit's skyline.
This project has driven economic development by creating an estimated 2,000 permanent, full-time jobs and 7,500 construction jobs by the time of completion.
Construction on this development has been ongoing since Bedrock broke ground in 2017. In total, more than 10,200 tons of steel and 11,600 beams were used to create the structural support.
Since March 2021, the building has been steadily increasing in height, with the office building “topping out” at 220 feet in April of this year. Structural work on the Tower continues and will reach its final height of 685 feet in 2023, becoming the second tallest building in Detroit and Michigan.
The development is expected to be completed in 2024.
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