Neumann/Smith Detroit Experience by Neumann/Smith Architecture

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DESIGNING DETROIT

NEUMANN/SMITH LOOKS BEYOND THE ORDINARY TO CREATE EXTRAORDINARY ARCHITECTURE ABOUT US Neumann/Smith Architecture is a distinguished design firm noted for its creativity in achieving client goals. That creativity has distinguished our work for five decades, earning the firm over 200 awards including the prestigious AIA Michigan Architecture Firm Award and numerous features in the international architectural press. We have received commendations for exemplary teamwork including Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards. Our expertise in addressing technical issues and our ability to manage complex projects have been recognized by several Build America and Build Michigan awards from the Associated General Contractors of America. Founded in 1968, Neumann/Smith continues to build on its history of design excellence with a talented group of individuals who share an unwavering commitment to exceptional service and the highest standards of professional practice. The firm specializes in architecture, planning, interior design and historic preservation for corporate and municipal offices, mixed-use developments, multi-unit housing, parking structures, commercial and retail centers, and higher education facilities. Our Detroit Design Studio, in the historic Wright-Kay Building, allows us to better serve current and future local clients in the community and play a prominent role in the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revitalization.

We provide comprehensive architectural services. Our focus on architecture allows us to excel in our profession. It gives us the freedom to bring together the best engineering and specialty consultants to meet the unique needs of each project. Our architects and interior designers are skilled in master planning, site evaluation, feasibility studies, space planning, architecture, interior design, and project management. Collaboration is a routine part of our practice. We typically hire civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and landscape architects. We often utilize the consulting services of nationally renowned specialists in audio and visual technology, data and communications, lighting, and acoustics. Our long-term working relationships with many of our consultants provides the efficiencies and integrated communication typical of a large A/E practice, plus the creativity and checks and balances of independent firms.

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1500 Woodward Suite 300 Detroit, MI 48226 313-782-4800

FOCUS ON: YOUR VISION We recognize that our value to you as a consultant is not achieved by “dictating design,” but rather by shaping your vision with our collective expertise and experience, resulting in the desired image with an assurance of operational performance. Our design process begins by listening. As we focus our efforts on planning and design, we challenge each decision with as many alternatives as possible and present clients with multiple options for consideration, noting the advantages and disadvantages of each. Our goal: • Provide the appropriate space needs efficiently and comfortably • Establish proper space adjacencies to enhance the social landscape • Optimize space flexibility to accommodate future change • Create interior character to portray the appropriate image for the desired community • Optimize views to the outdoors and daylight • Ensure code compliance to create a safe environment • Utilize energy efficient mechanical and electrical systems and investigate life cycle costs associated with different options • Incorporate “green” building design principals where appropriate to minimize negative affects on the environment • Integrate finishes and materials that are timeless, durable, and easily maintained

Smart Design. We bring a unique value-driven mind-set to every project. Extensive experience working with developers, where time is money, makes us different. We’ve learned how to do things smarter to get the most value out of every budget dollar. We were early leaders in fast-track, team-construct, design/build-GMP and mechanical/ electrical design/build approaches and have established new precedents with Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), a fundamentally different approach to the design and construction process. We leverage smart technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and organize in smart ways to reduce waste, maximize efficiency through all phases of the project and optimize project results. Sustainable Solutions. “Green” strategies are an integral part of every design. We know that even small measures can make a big difference over the lifetime operation of a facility. Over half of our architects and interior designers are LEED Accredited Professionals and our portfolio of work includes two million square feet of LEED rated projects. Technical Capabilities. We are proficient with major Computer Aided Design Systems (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs including the latest versions of Revit, Navisworks, Rhino and AutoCAD, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suites for the production of contract documents and schedule tracking. To help our clients visualize their projects, we have in-house expertise in SketchUp, Rhino, Autodesk 3D Max Design, Lumion, ReCap, Point Cloud Data and Apple QuickTime VR, tools used to generate three-dimensional CAD modeling, photo realistic renderings, animations and interactive simulations of sites, exterior and interior spaces. Many of our clients rely on our sophisticated in-house computer capabilities to support their marketing and fundraising campaigns.

DESIGNING EXPERIENCE + OPPORTUNITY

WE UNDERSTAND ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF DETROIT With an extensive portfolio of work in the City of Detroit, Neumann/Smith has an established office in the historic Wright-Kay Building to serve clients in the downtown community and play a prominent role in the City’s revitalization. Our thorough understanding of historical structures, urban sites and neighborhood context assures design solutions that make a positive contribution to Detroit’s architecturally rich history. Our past and current work in the City in general, and downtown in particular, gives us a “big picture” perspective on issues key to successful projects. We have established excellent working relationships with the City’s governing agencies and have been very successful in expediting projects through the approval process. Bedrock Detroit, the Z (10-story, 530,000 sf, mixed-use facility with 14,000 sf of retail on Broadway, 18,300 sf of retail on Library, and parking for 1,287 cars), Detroit, MI Bedrock Detroit, the Belt at the Z, Detroit, MI Bedrock Detroit, Monroe Block (825,000 sf of office, residential, retail), Detroit, MI Campbell Ewald Headquarters (121,112 sf design of advertising agency offices in former J.L. Hudson Co. warehouse attached to Ford Field), Detroit, MI Microsoft Corporation, Michigan Technology Center (45,000 sf), Detroit, MI Bedrock Detroit, 1515/1529 Woodward (9 Stories of Core & Shell upgrades and exterior renovation), Detroit, MI Bedrock Detroit, Madison Building Renovation (50,000 sf transformation of historic building into a digital entrepreneurial hub), Detroit, MI Bedrock Detroit, Quicken Loans Suite (173,500 sf renovation of 11 Floors of the Chrysler House for 1,350 employees), Detroit, MI Bedrock Detroit, First National Building Lobbies (West, East, and Congress Lobbies), Detroit, MI Jack Entertainment (25,205 sf ), Detroit, MI General Motors, Renaissance Center Renovations (120,000 sf, including an addition to extend a portion of the complex to Jefferson Avenue), Detroit, MI Lear Corporation, 119 State Street, Innovation and Design Studio (35,000 sf renovation), Capital Park, Detroit, MI NoJo Kicks, Apparel Retailer and Showroom, Detroit, MI DTE Energy Campus Enhancements (215,000 sf new, 31,500 sf renovation), Detroit, MI Redico, One Kennedy Square Office Building (256,000 sf), Detroit, MI WeWork, 1001 and 1449 Woodward Tenant Improvements (100,000 sf), Detroit, MI

The Skillman Foundation, Talon Center Building Renovations (16,000 sf), Detroit, MI

The Christman Company, Detroit Offices (26th Floor of the historic Fisher Building), Detroit, MI

NAI Farbman, Cadillac Tower (9,000 sf interior/exterior facade), Detroit MI

Michigan Science Center Addition and Renovation (67,600 sf new, 51,000 sf renovation), Detroit, MI

The Professional Group, Detroit Headquarters (15,197 sf), Detroit, MI

Granite City Food & Brewery, Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI

Fontinalis Partners, Detroit Headquarters (6,800 sf), Detroit, MI

State of Michigan Collaborative Zone (7,500 sf renovation in Dime Building), Detroit, MI

800 Parc LLC, Parc Restaurant at Campus Martius, Detroit, MI Meridian Health Plan, Corporate Offices (104,000 sf at 777 and 1001 Woodward), Detroit, MI Urban Science Headquarters (60,000 sf relocation to 4 floors of 400 Renaissance Center), Detroit, MI Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Cornice & Slate Building (adaptive reuse of an 1890s Neo-Italianate building), Detroit, MI Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Renaissance Center Offices (relocation of approximately 3,000 employees to Towers 500 and 600), Detroit, MI Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Headquarters (Reorganization of 305,000 sf of existing space, 1,600 employees), Detroit, MI Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, RendezBlue Collaboration Center (6,500 sf in the Jefferson Building), Detroit, MI Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Computer Support Building (Reorganization of programs in 13,500 sf, 60 employees), Detroit, MI Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Parking Structure and Campus Improvements (9-story, 615,440 sf parking structure for 1,825 cars featuring a vegetated roof), LEED Certified, Detroit, MI Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Tower Deck Renovation (380 cars), Detroit, MI Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Customer Service Center and Parking Structure (170,000 sf), Detroit, MI Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Jefferson Avenue Parking Structure, Detroit, MI Henry Ford Health System, Harbortown Medical Clinic (transformation of vacant store into 7,500 sf medical center featuring a large welcoming space and uniquely designed exam room corridors and exam rooms), Detroit, MI Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Office Renovation (32,000 sf consolidation of Chamber offices in historic One Woodward Avenue Building), Detroit, MI Detroit Medical Center, Harper/Hutzel Hospital Unified Lobby (9,702 sf addition and 17,147 sf renovation creating a dramatic new front door and lobby concourse experience), Detroit, MI Jones Day Law Firm, 150 W Jefferson, Detroit, MI Great Lakes Architectural Products Group, Detroit Offices, Detroit, MI Sachse Construction, Detroit Headquarters (5,500 sf), Detroit, MI

Motor City Electric Headquarters (47,000 sf), Consolidation of Staff from 2 Locations and Adaptive Reuse of Vacant Building, Detroit, MI Multiple Projects at the Renaissance Center (pump house renovation, reconfiguration of entry doors, restaurant reconfiguration, outdoor public space enhancements), Detroit, MI Hines, Comerica Tower Parking Structure (now a Bedrock property), Detroit, MI Fitness Works/William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine (70,000 sf), Detroit, MI Salvation Army, Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (programming and conceptual design for 100,000 sf community center), East Detroit, MI Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss Law Offices (75,000 sf on five floors of the One Woodward Avenue Building), Detroit, MI Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss Law Offices (5,000 sf), Suite Relocation, Detroit, MI Jaffe, Snider, Raitt & Heuer Law Offices (55,000 sf on two floors), First National Building, Detroit, MI Dykema Law Offices (Renaissance Center Tower 400 Renovations on floors 35-38), Detroit, MI Butzel, Keidan, Simon, Myers & Graham Law Offices, First National Building, Detroit, MI Butzel, Long, Gust, Klein & Vanzile Law Offices (76,256 sf), 150 West Jefferson, Detroit, MI The Detroit Bar Association Offices, Buhl Building, Detroit, MI Dickinson, Wright, Moon, Vandusen & Freeman Law Offices (155,000 sf), First National Building, Detroit, MI Epstein, Becker & Green Law Offices, 150 West Jefferson, Detroit, MI Honigman, Miller, Schwartz & Cohn Law Offices (40,800 sf), First National Building, Detroit, MI Kelman, Loria, Downing, Schneider & Simpson Law Offices, First National Building, Detroit, MI Lewis and Munday Law Offices, Detroit, MI Mindell, Panzer, Mulcahy & Malin Law Offices, Penobscot Building, Detroit, MI

Pepper, Hamilton & Sheetz Law Offices, Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI Epstein, Becker & Green Law Offices, 150 West Jefferson, Detroit, MI Covenant House of Michigan, Homeless and At-Risk Youth Shelter (30,000 sf), Detroit, MI Health Alliance Plan Headquarters (30,000 sf), Detroit, MI Deloitte Offices (180,000 sf renovation of 12 floors in Tower 600 of the Renaissance Center over 14 years), Detroit, MI Douglas T. McClure Conference Center (2,000 sf), Detroit, MI Michigan First Credit Union, Branch Office (3,600 sf), Wayne State University, Maccabees Building, Detroit, MI Michigan First Credit Union, Branch Office (2,100 sf), New Center, Detroit, MI Comerica Branch Bank (3,050 sf), Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI Great Lakes Gas Transmission Offices (54,000 sf), Detroit, MI St. John Hospital Administrative and Medical Offices (80,000 sf), Detroit, MI Campus Village, Adaptive Reuse of Whitney Building, Detroit, MI Schostak Brothers, River East, Mixed-Use Development Study, Detroit, MI Etkin Equities, Embassy Suites at Ford Field (128 Rooms, Restaurant), Adaptive Reuse Study of Former J.L. Hudson Warehouse, Detroit, MI Etkin Equities, Embassy Suites at Comerica Park, Mixed-Use Development Study, Detroit, MI Detroit Historical Museum Expansion (conceptual studies), Detroit, MI Gratiot Central Market Redevelopment, Detroit, MI Pepsi-Cola Bottling and Recycling Plant, Detroit, MI Jefferson Beach Marina, Detroit, MI Michigan State Fair Coliseum Remodeling, Detroit, MI The Hudson-Webber Foundation, Detroit, MI Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Detroit, MI Wayne State University, Detroit, MI • • • • • • •

Student Center Renovation College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Campus Fitness Center and Renovations South Village Parking Structure School of Business Administration conceptual design Purdy Library Entry/Lobby Design Study Faculty/Administration Building

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 45,000 sf

Designing a space that promotes brand identity while introducing a new corporate culture was the main goal for this project.

Microsoft Corporation

Michigan Technology Center After a 30-year residency in Southfield, Microsoft decided to join downtown Detroit’s growing tech hub and move its regional technology and training center to the heart of the central business district, the fifth floor of One Campus Martius. The Technology Center contains three main programmatic components. The customer area is comprised of conference rooms of varying sizes and multipurpose rooms for hosting a range of events. The technology area features a maker’s space for developing products, an envisioning center for demonstrating products, an augmented/virtual reality room, an interactive center for engaging with products, and a training room for group sessions. The employee area includes a tech support counter, conference rooms, and employee work points available to both stationary and mobile staff members. The workplace is anchored by three informal gathering areas – the reception lobby, designed as a living room, and two serveries designed as combination kitchens/dining rooms. The exposed ceilings, wood-look flooring, wood wall panels, and metallic accents are industrial yet warm, invoking a hand-crafted feel. These areas give the space a “resimmercial” aesthetic through furniture typically found in residential design, such as oversized islands, communal bench seating, and area rugs. The lighting from simple, architectural fixtures set a calming mood. The client wanted the design to be representative, not only of their corporate brand, but of regional culture as well. Nods to the State of Michigan and City of Detroit include automotive themed and historic photo murals, custom window films depicting the topography of the Great Lakes and icons of Detroit pop culture, and a large reception clock by a well-known local manufacturer. The design includes millwork niches and shelves to display the works of local artists, and a custom 3D wall mural commissioned for this specific site that is visible from the full height building atrium.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 122,000 sf 5 floors ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Project Video Additional Project Photos

Fostering collaboration, while also providing varying levels of privacy was key to the design which brought together 13 unique departments.

Campbell Ewald

Headquarters Advertising agency Campbell Ewald examined several options for relocating their headquarters before falling in love with the “bones” of the former J.L. Hudson Co. warehouse connected to Ford Field. Neumann/Smith was hired to design their new space for 500+ employees, customizing every aspect to encourage collaboration and idea sharing. The “main floor” of the space sets the stage for the 4 floors above. Centralized bleacherstyle seating and cafe meeting configurations allow for large gatherings and events, while surrounding areas provide places to do business and collaborate. A four-story LED screen with the ability to add customized messaging and imagery provides visual impact. Neumann/Smith designed the screen to fill the height of the atrium and create a “WOW” factor. Bench furniture configurations and minimal fixed rooms were selected to create a more open and collaborative environment. The space features other sustainable solutions including reclaimed barn wood from Michigan, counters made of concrete, and chairs with recycled content and environmentally-friendly fabrics. Interior partitioning was kept minimal to accentuate the openness and historic feel of the space. Original concrete floors were ground and polished. Structural steel members on higher floor levels were sandblasted and painted to reveal their original industrial flavor. Existing bell concrete columns were cleaned and preserved in their existing condition to reflect a more experienced appearance. To control sound and acoustics, several inches of a spray-on “K-13” sound agent was applied to the ceilings. This agent uses shredded, recycled newspapers and supports a more sustainable approach. The office features highly unique finishes. Brass press plates dating back to an age before digital print production adorn the lobby’s ceiling. Each plate features a vintage Lowe Campbell Ewald advertisement from the 1950s to the 1980s and strengthens their personal identity with their new space.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 50,000 sf ADDITIONAL INFORMATION M@dison CAM Special Issue 2012

A “think tank” for young and creative minds.

Bedrock Detroit

Madison Building Bedrock saw the potential to transform the 1917 Madison Building into a hub for high-tech entrepreneurial activity and special events that would be instrumental in the rejuvenation of the City of Detroit. Floors 2-4 offer space for anchor businesses and a “desk-for-a-day” environment for enterprising “techies.” The design combines the existing rawness of clay tile ceilings, exposed brick, steel columns and beams, and concrete floors with instances of playful graphics, urban light sculptures, and modern furniture. Open office space with benching style workstations fosters collaboration. Breakout spaces are provided throughout the floors, separated by low meandering walls with writable surfaces for brainstorming. A variety of conventional and unusual seating, including “bubble” swings, encourages tenants to congregate or collaborate informally. The fifth floor offers state-of-the-art meeting and gathering spaces, including a two-story auditorium. The roof deck provides a unique multi-purpose event space featuring dramatic views. Nearly 10,000 sf, the 5th floor offers meeting and gathering spaces, including a 2-story auditorium that seats 140 people, 2 private conference rooms, lounge seating and tables, and bar facilities. A full catering kitchen supports the various functions. One of the jewels of the project is the unique rooftop terrace that provides stunning views. The space contains two bars, a commercial kitchen with three barbecues, and multiple flat screen televisions. Drink shelves separate the three levels and stainless steel cables ring the terrace to enhance the mostly unobstructed views. The look is modern, with lighting, touches of wood, foliage, and a fire feature to soften the space. Close collaboration utilizing a series of “real time” working sessions were instrumental in completing the project within six months.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 15,600 sf (per floor)

The patterns also create an important visual interest from the building’s exterior. Looking up from the streets below, you can sense the dynamic activity within.

Bedrock Detroit

One Woodard Avenue To rejuvenate and attract new tenants to one of Detroit’s most celebrated office structures, Neumann/Smith placed design focus on patterns and colors to meld and enhance visual appeal. The office modernization and tenant fit-out, completed on 9 floors, creates more flexible floor plates, while many existing elements of the 1962 building became focal points and inspiration for new elements of design. Elevator lobbies introduce each floor’s pattern, texture and design. Fluorescent lighting is shaped to complement the hexagonal architecture of the building’s windows, while varying color patterns of layered felt clad the walls. A first-class special events and training space on the second floor can accommodate 280 people. Visitors are greeted by a molded Corian reception counter shaped to mirror a neighboring wall of rotating panels leading into the grand event area. The open space intentionally presents a clean palette of white with red being the only accent color. Serving as a focal point, the ceiling’s lighting feature snakes through the space and serves as a dominant element of “change,” adaptable to the type of event taking place within. To enhance visual interest, custom designed, CNC-cut Sintra panels are carefully clipped to the historic ceilings throughout the space. The repetitive panel pattern originates from a street map of the City of Detroit. Patterns also create an important visual interest from the building’s exterior. Looking up from the streets below, you can sense the dynamic activity within.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 19,500 sf 6 Floors

Home to Neumann/Smith’s Detroit Design Studio, the Wright-Kay Building is one of Detroit’s oldest buildings.

Bedrock Detroit

Wright-Kay Building Renovations The scope of work included complete restoration of the Wright-Kay Building, originally the Schwankovsky Temple of Music, one of the oldest buildings in downtown Detroit, which houses Neumann/Smith’s design studio and offices of our minority partnership practice, Hannah-Neumann/Smith, LLC. The project called for all new mechanical, electrical, bathrooms and plumbing, new elevators and windows. The project started out as a full historic preservation project, but mid-way through construction a more relaxed approach to the restrictions on demolition and restoration of gutted floors allowed a more M@dison-like “embrace the raw” approach for the tenants. Neumann/Smith chose to stay with the historic preservation approach on their suite. We developed the construction documentation for the suite and developed space plans for floors 2, 5 and 6 for potential future tenants. The third floor was scanned utilizing 3D laser scan technology and the scans were used to develop the detailed preservation scope of the build-out of the floor. The project included all new base mechanical and electrical systems and suite build-out engineering and documentation. Bathrooms were designed to “Bedrock” standards as was the lobby. Facade restoration was also part of the scope. Retail was developed as a “white box” waiting for a tenant.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 60,000 sf

The newly redesigned GM World space displays the most current GM vehicle models, providing a year-round auto show experience for visitors.

General Motors

GM World at Renaissance Center Global Headquarters Neumann/Smith and EWI provided architectural and exhibit design services for GM World, a new experiential installation in the atrium of its global headquarters at the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit. Spanning five stories, the space includes 17 large-scale LED surfaces that are fed by an artificial intelligence-driven Interactive Content Engine (ICE) capable of delivering an infinite array of branded content, resulting in unique experiences in the space every day. The renovated space showcases GM’s heritage and features: Interior updates to the central atrium area to create a more open and inviting gathering and display space. Curated spaces featuring rotating vehicle displays, mixing heritage models, concepts, current products. Rebuilt rotating turntables for showcasing specialty vehicles. Enhanced lighting, sound, and show control systems.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 34,000 sf

The RenCen’s Cafe is now more inviting and helps balance the Center as a whole, helping to tie GM World and the Wintergarden to create a world-class facility to house the GM Headquarters.

General Motors

Renaissance Center Cafe Renovations A continuation of Neumann/Smith’s work on GM World, the renaissance Center’s cafe renovations included a complete interior refresh of public spaces from the ground up. Our design team first addressed the general circulation of the space to better manage entering and exiting. Improvements were made by strategically placing fixed and soft seating, along with fixed features, such as planters and booth type seating. We also enhanced the space with technology comforts such as large flat screen monitors throughout that provide information for the visitors. Additionally, the cafe now provides flexibility for rentable spaces for private events or meetings. The RenCen’s Cafe is now more inviting and helps balance the Center as a whole, helping to tie GM World and the Wintergarden to create a world-class facility to house the GM Headquarters. The overall design helps to bring a sense of unity to the public space. Neumann/Smith teamed with Turner Construction, Peter Basso Associates, and Desai/Nasr to create construction documents and to manage construction administration to completion.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 26,000 sf

The palette of this classic industrial workplace is inspired by the Gilded “Green Gold” era, a play on Detroit’s first industry of green lumber, and to the original tenant, C.R. Mabley department store.

Bedrock Detroit

Headquarters The four-story historic Metropole Building was largely vacant for 47 years. The building has now endured a spectacular renovation into Bedrock’s new headquarters. The space is intended to primarily be an entertainment and event venue, and secondly an office space. The architectural features are derived from details found amongst many buildings of the Historic Financial District. In an effort to embody the mission of the company, the company’s office is the manifestation of a contemporary interior infused with the rich, unique, and celebrated history of Detroit. Historical aspects are found throughout: the rails around the stairway are designed like the windshields of Ford’s classic Model T. The office has a variety of private offices that have room for small meetings, flexible workspaces, and informal spaces for collaboration. The office also has phone booths, and one special booth leads to an exclusive whiskey bar / speakeasy. Other design features include clear doors to stairwells, encouraging users to walk instead of using the elevator; special Detroit murals in the stairwells; and an atrium with a large bleacher-style staircase.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 165,000 sf on 11 floors 110-120 people per floor

Creative design concepts incorporated into the space include writable wall coverings and columns which inspire spur-of-the-moment employee brainstorming and collaboration.

Bedrock Detroit

Quicken Loans Offices Neumann/Smith helped Quicken Loans transform 11 floors of the Chrysler House (formerly known as the historic Dime Building, one of Detroitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest skyscrapers) into vibrant corporate office space. The project, seen as an opportunity for Quicken to recruit young, talented people, included the fit-out of conference rooms, offices, two training centers (approximately 5,000 sf), and collaboration spaces with open concepts throughout. The space also houses the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design team which conducts focus groups to help the organization determine the most efficient office configurations and designs for their own employee success and workplace enjoyment. Creative design concepts incorporated into the space include writable wall coverings and columns which inspire spur-of-the-moment employee brainstorming and collaboration, bright and inspiring colors, sliding marker boards that double as window treatments, and lounge and kitchen spaces that offer multiple configurations for a variety of gatherings.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 25,773 sf

BIM made it possible for the team to visualize issues early in the process and address them before they became greater challenges.

JACK Entertainment LLC

Headquarters

Incorporating a modern office space inside a building built in 1868, Neumann/ Smith provided architectural design services for JACK Entertainmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new headquarters in the Greektown District of downtown Detroit. The project involves the renovation of a four-story, former school into a five-level commercial space, with the main level reserved for future commercial tenants and the upper levels (including a new fifth level mezzanine) renovated into offices. In developing the design and construction drawings, BIM played a critical role in helping to create a well-coordinated and detailed set of documents. Neumann/ Smith and its mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) and structural engineers each used Revit in order to create their drawings, which was an immense help to the team in many aspects, such as phasing and overall coordination of design. The use of BIM made it possible for the team to visualize issues early in the process and address them before they became even greater challenges as the design progressed. Revit was used in team meetings along with owner meetings to show design progress and to problem solve.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 1001 Woodward 42,000 sf 3 Floors 1449 Woodward 40,000 sf 7 Floors

Within its unique restoration, the 100-year old historical building blends co-working spaces with private offices, and common areas with conference rooms.

WeWork

Detroit Incubator Space Looking to join the exciting, evolving work environment currently developing in Detroit, the New York City based co-working space company, WeWork, settled on two high profile downtown locations: three floors at 1001 Woodward Avenue and seven floors at 1449 Woodward Avenue. Within its unique restoration, the 100-year old historical building blends co-working spaces with private offices, and common areas with conference rooms, all while offering direct access to the heart of downtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renaissance without a costly investment by tenants. Challenges typical to century old buildings arose while restoring these spaces such as uneven floors and outdated structural designs, however, by integrating historical details with modern decor through the use of glass, exposed ductwork, hardwood floors throughout, and pre-finished aluminum storefronts, Neumann/Smith exceeded the standards in order to create a space that corresponds with WeWorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various locations around the world.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 14,500 sf

This working and learning environment includes a floor of desk-for-a-month type space for entrepreneurial start-ups to interact with their peers.

Detroit Venture Partners

Grand Circus at the Broderick Tower Located in the center of Downtown Detroit at Grand Circus Park and Woodward, the 34-story Broderick Tower skyscraper is a significant historic structure providing luxury residences with privileged panoramic views in the heart of Detroit’s burgeoning commercial and entertainment district. A 2012 building renovation was nearly complete with three floors reserved for office use when Neumann/Smith was hired to design a “Madison-like” suite for a working and learning environment including a floor of desk-for-a-month type space for entrepreneurial start-ups to interact with their peers. Two floors feature flexible learning environments that can expand and contract as needed. The scope of work also includes the rework of lobbies and restrooms on all three floors. The spaces feature the exposed conditions left behind by the demolition and existing context.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 5,000 sf (West Lobby) 1,235 sf (East Lobby) 140 ft (Concourse) AWARDS 2014 IES Illumination Award of Merit

The goal with this renovation was to activate the lobby by showcasing its beauty. To do this, the dropped ceiling was removed to expose the ornate, original décor.

Bedrock Detroit

First National Building Renovations As part of a dramatic renovation of the historic First National Building, Neumann/Smith was selected to modernize the landmark building’s main lobbies and a central concourse between the two, which runs through 15,000 sf of new retail space. The design was inspired by the rich architectural heritage of Detroit and the ornate décor of the original ceiling which was exposed and incorporated as an important design element. This helped us respect the existing building even while we used new materials and exposed the space to vibrant and collaborative trends, which are essentially modern. Revitalization of the lobbies included the addition of a barrier-free entrance off of Woodward, a new video display wall, custom-designed LED lighting features, and eye-catching wrap-around LED lighting panels encompassing two elevator lobbies. New marble wall features not only enhance existing marble elements, but act as a backdrop for decorative metal wall panels. On the exterior, four new canopies add decorative elements reminiscent of the building’s original era. Underneath a more ornate design, and more reflective of a “new” Detroit, LED lights with metal screening complement lobby finishes and detail.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 64,664 sf

This open office design utilizes a unique layout of furniture system partitions to create open work stations near the floors glazed exterior walls to maximize natural day lighting.

Urban Science

Corporate Headquarters Neumann/Smith provided professional services for the interior buildout of several floors of the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit for Urban Scienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new regional offices. The main floor includes a formal lobby and reception area, private offices for the executive staff, an executive boardroom, a formal lunch room and lounge, a multi-purpose room with flexible seating and built-in audio/visual equipment, conference rooms and a library. Three additional floors feature an open office design utilizing a unique layout of furniture system partitions to create open work stations near the floorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; glazed exterior walls to maximize natural lighting and provide panoramic views of the riverfront and cityscape. Each floor has several conference rooms for private collaboration among team members and a small kitchenette for informal breaks. The open structure ceiling is finished with an applied cellulose spray which softens the space visually and acoustically. A feature unique to the project and to the Renaissance Center is the three stairs which were designed to internally connect the four office floors and encourage interaction among the staff.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 6,800 sf

Decorative lighting, warm wood, high-end finishes, and unique furniture complement the existing features of the space.

Fontinalis Partners

Detroit Headquarters A company that focuses globally on next-generation mobility, Fontinalis Partners chose to establish itself downtown Detroit on the 16th floor of the landmark One Woodward Avenue. Modifications and updates were designed for the 6,800 sf suite to give the space a more contemporary look and feel. Design services included the reconfiguration of offices, and additional conference room and collaboration areas. Materials selected complement the spaces existing features, such as polished stainless steel, and are introduced in new ways throughout the floor. A new custom designed, linear table adorns the main reception and lobby space and serves multiple functions for daily business and events.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 6,000 sf

The new Quicken Loans Media House embraces the original character of the historic building while introducing high-tech elements.

Bedrock Detroit

Quicken Loans Media House Quicken Loan’s new 6,000 sf Media House is housed in the former Bamlet Building, an original 1897 structure in Detroit’s historic Capitol Park district. Neumann/Smith and dPOP worked with Quicken Loans to renovate and design a high-tech office environment that would support the Quicken Loans team and their technology needs. The workplace environment was designed to incorporate comfortable and flexible furniture arrangements and break-out spaces with an overall urban-industrial aesthetic. The Media House is located above the floors of Detroit’s DIME (Detroit Institute of Music Education), another Neumann/Smith renovation project.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 15,197 sf

REINFORCING A BRAND: Telling a story of a company in the design of a space gets clients talking and builds a culture within.

The Professional Group

Detroit Headquarters Reinforcing brand alignment creates an environment that gets your clients talking, builds a culture and connection with employees, and differentiates your company. The Professional Group is a great example of how we used their brand and identity to create a space that tells a story. The cafe space highlights their client services with a feature table. The use of wall graphics reinforce their message, and gives a sense of who they are as a company. Located in the historic Dime Building (now the Chrysler House), the tenant fit-out included an open office environment, enclosed environments for sensitive areas such as finance and human resources, an executive suite, large cafe with games, breakout spaces, and a brand enforced elevator lobby that greets visitors.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 214,949 sf New 31,500 sf Renovation ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DTE Energy CAM Special Issue 2009

Neumann/Smith created a new corporate campus integrating architecture and site design, blurring the line defining interior and exterior space. A grand new entry, vibrant Town Square, and uniquely designed urban green space create a special environment for employees and a new identify for the company.

DTE Energy

Corporate Campus Enhancements Visitors are greeted by a dramatic new gateway where water flows from three arches that frame the main driveway into a 26,000 sf reflecting pond. The great sweep of shimmering water meets the translucency of glass at the new front door, a commanding lobby, sixty feet high and 165 feet wide, set under a cantilevered roof that shades the completely transparent, canted front wall. A second floor conference room partially cantilevers into the lobby, offering a great view of the ringed garden and reflecting pool. A new glass-enclosed Town Square connects three vintage buildings in the complex and is the heart of a vibrant food-service and conference center. The 42,000 sf multi-purpose space includes a cafeteria, full-service kitchen, convenience store, coffee bar and meeting rooms. The campus revitalization also included renovation of 31,500 sf of existing interior space, giving the entire facility a fresh and cohesive appearance. Additional amenities include a Java City coffee bar, and a convenience store. Four private dining rooms, with conferencing capabilities, provide a convenient central meeting area to conduct business. A state-of-the-art audio/visual system, including a 36-screen plasma array and theatrical lighting, allows for presentations and events for an audience of up to 1,000 people. A a sloping transparent glass wall opens the space to an 8,000 sf outdoor courtyard with causal seating and a water feature. The new site design features interconnected walking paths through a landscape of intricately mounded earth. The new outdoor environment forms a dynamic linear park, including a sunken amphitheater, that is the multi-use core of the campus. The project began with the creation of a glass-enclosed pedestrian bridge linking an adjacent parking structure to the service building which shifted access for the entire employee base from the front to the back of the complex. The new pathway inspired the creation of a new â&#x20AC;&#x153;Town Squareâ&#x20AC;? corporate commons. The campus revitalization also included renovation of 31,500 sf of existing interior space, giving the entire facility a fresh and cohesive appearance.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 3,000 sf

Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC

Grand Park Centre Building Neumann/Smith provided space planning and interior design services for Jaffe Law’s relocation of their Detroit office to the Grand Park Centre building. Highlighting the space is an expansive glass wall behind the reception area. Designed by Neumann/Smith, the glass wall not only branded the space, but also opens up the office to bring in light from behind, up through the center of the office making it feel more open and modern. Jaffe wanted to the space more “millennial friendly.” To achieve this, designers used a neutral palette with more grey, less beige, and added pops of the Jaffe blue to brand the space and add a bold statement. White leather chairs were also used to brighten up the lobby space and to give the area a modern flair.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 931 Cars 7,000 sf Retail

A raised parapet at the northeast corner provides high visibility for WSU signage, announcing the presence of the University to the surrounding community.

Wayne State University

South Village Parking Structure The new South Village Parking Structure, part of Wayne State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Village complex, features 7,000 sf of retail space at the first floor. The precast structure is four bays wide, each with central aisle and parking to either side, and four levels high. The two outer bays are level, allowing for a consistent horizontal appearance in all four building elevations. The two inner bays are sloped to provide connection between levels and efficient traffic movement within the structure. Prominent horizontal reveals and a rounded bullnose element extend around all sides of the structure and reflect similar detailing in the adjacent apartment building. Special aggregate and pigments were utilized in casting the exterior panels and exposed in the finishing process, resulting in surfaces of great uniformity, with richness of color and texture. Curved roof elements at the stair/elevator towers are derived from a similar roof motif on the apartment building. A raised parapet at the northeast corner provides high visibility for WSU signage.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 5,500 sf

The design intent of this flashy, imaginative dining destination was to seamlessly join the two levels through the use of a monumental staircase.

BESA Partners, LLC

BESA Detroit

BESA, a modern fine-dining restaurant inside Bedrock’s Vinton building in the heart of Detroit’s Financial District, seats 135 guests throughout the main dining area, bar & lounge, and patio, with a private dining area that accommodates up to 36 guests. Located at 600 Woodward, the two-level restaurant includes a main level dining room furnished with custom, high-end finishes on marble tabletops, leather upholstered booths, glass pendant lights, a luxury bar area with high-top tables, and a made-toorder raw bar. Creating a link between the restaurant’s levels, a monumental staircase, that also serves as acoustical control within the space, features a unique wood-clad and cove lighting design. The lower-level lounge features the building’s original, restored tile flooring, marble-top tables, soft leather couches, and a 12-seat chef’s table dining room for private parties. An overflowing, private wine cellar is simple, transparent, and welcoming. Designing the bar on the southeast corner of the space to face Woodward Avenue was intentional to showcase a high level of activity within the restaurant and to invite those passing by into the space. Smoked, bronzed glass was used to enforce warmth and transparency, but also to offer an element of privacy. Small pops of rich colors and high saturation were influenced by the Ownership’s culture.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 3,000 sf

The addition of 90 feet of floor-to-ceiling NanaWall glass walls will enable the restaurant to fully open to create open-air dining and unobstructed views of Campus Martius.

800 Parc LLC

Parc Restaurant Located in the heart of the city, Parc was developed as an ambitious effort to set the standard of fine dining in Detroit. An additional 1,400 sf was added to the front facade of the former site of the Fountain Bistro, in the heart of Campus Martius. The addition also included 90 feet of floor-to-ceiling NanaWall glass walls which enables the restaurant to fully open to create open-air dining and unobstructed views of Campus Martius Park and the Woodward Fountain. The restaurant is spacious, yet intimate. It seats 134, along with outdoor seating for 48. The bar adds room for 12 more guests. Neumann/Smith provided architecture and design services, and Knauer Incorporated the was interior designer.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 535,000 sf 1,287 cars 10 Stories 33,000 sf retail AWARDS Best Parking Structure Design Award, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, 2014 ENR Midwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Project of the Year, 2014 AIA Detroit, Building Honor Award, 2014 Architizer A+ Awards Finalist, 2015

2014 AIA Detroit Building Award Winner – “This project was recognized specifically for not trying to mask the fact that it is a parking garage. The beveled picture frames defy conventional garages and the integration of graphics and murals is an inventive wayfinding system.”

Bedrock Detroit

“the Z” Parking & Retail Development The Z isn’t just a place to park. Bedrock teamed up with Library Street Collective and 27 world-renowned street, mural and graffiti artists to create a unique destination where you would least expect it in Detroit. From its three-dimensional facade with LED lighting to its walls showcasing breathtaking murals, the Z will be a place to visit time and time again. The 10-story Z-shaped structure is precast concrete with a bold geometric “picture frame” design. Iconic glass-enclosed stair towers and glass-backed elevator towers at the corners provide wayfinding and safety for users. The deck also features LED lighting inside and out, ticketless/cashless parking and QR code validation, digital signage that can be customized for specific events, charging stations for electric cars, and badge access for monthly parkers. The ground level offers 33,000 sf of retail and restaurant space. The deck spans a public alley with crossovers above level 3 to allow users to enter and exit onto two major arteries (Grand River and Gratiot Avenues) into and out of the City. The alley will have enhancements that support the existing neighboring galleries and restaurants and future tenants.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 34,000 sf

The new Campus provides the architecture and infrastructure to exponentially increase the organization’s collective impact on animal care, treatment and well-being for years to come.

Michigan Humane Society

Dresner Foundation Animal Care Campus The new Michigan Humane Society (MHS) Detroit Animal Care Campus provides the architecture and infrastructure to exponentially increase the organization’s collective impact on animal care, treatment and well-being for years to come. Opened to the public on March 14, 2016, the new campus sits on more than 4 acres and includes a 35,000 sf, state-of-the-art facility. The new building: Appropriately houses animals with both short and long-term care needs and allows the MHS to modernize and meet industry best practices such as open and inviting living spaces that better meet the social, physical and mental needs of animals. Is constructed of disease resistant materials for improved sanitation and animal health conditions. Includes state-of-the-art rehabilitation rooms increasing MHS’ capacity to provide long-term care and to achieve a goal of 100% adoption of treatable animals. Provides dedicated spaces for training and education, increasing impact on the community and ideally sparking a strong humane social movement in Detroit. Houses expanded partnerships, including teaching and training opportunities with Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, providing the next generation of veterinarians with valuable experience in the under-served field of shelter medicine. Houses the organization’s Cruelty Investigation and Rescue Department, giving the team the tools and resources they need to quickly come to the aid of animals in need. Utilizes a modern and welcoming design to encourage increased use of MHS services and animal adoptions, as well as change general perceptions of what an animal shelter looks like and what it can do.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 67,600 sf New 51,000 sf Renovation AWARDS Honor Award, AIA Michigan Honor Award, AIA Detroit Outstanding Achievement Award, ESD

Our design concept addressed damage as well as future maintenance issues while doubling the Center’s size.

Michigan Science Center

Museum Expansion and Renovation After years of neglect, Neumann/Smith was selected to renew and reinvent the Science Center as one of the finest exhibit spaces in the region. Funded through a capital campaign, the expansion and renovation had a very tight budget. Our design concept addressed damage as well as future maintenance issues while doubling the Center’s size – all for roughly one-third the dollars per square foot used to build most contemporary museums. Bold geometry, vibrant colors and industrial materials were utilized to create a unique yet cost-effective character within midtown Detroit’s cultural center. A new 3-D planetarium located within a blue-glazed brick cylinder topped with a geodesic dome provides a strong visual identity. Much of the addition was placed below grade which reduced construction costs while maintaining the important visual elements of the original structure. Continuing the industrial imagery, the interiors are very direct, which also minimized costs. The popular IMAX Theater was renovated. A new glass enclosed elevator and monumental stair rises through the new exhibit spaces to connect with the IMAX entrance lobby and the existing elevated exhibit hall, creating a unified vertical transportation spine that ties all public spaces together.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 168,196 sf AWARDS Quality of Life, Project of the Year by ASCE Michigan The Association of College Unions International (ACUI), Facility Design Award of Excellence, 2017

The design responds to the needs of a commuter campus, as well as recognize the growing residential population at the University.

Wayne State University

Student Center Renovation At it’s completion, the renovation to WSU’s 40-year-old Student Center will be the new “living room” of WSU’s campus, providing exciting venues for student learning with state-of-the-art services and facilities. The design creates a vibrant, inviting identity to support the University’s recruitment and retention efforts. New venues include: student organization and leadership collaboration spaces; modern meeting, conference and banquet facilities; a new food court and additional dining venues; and new gaming and recreation destinations. Highlights include a redesigned food court; a new atrium on the building’s south end providing light and additional space; a new grand ballroom, perfect for holding largescale university events; a state-of-the-art student organization collaboration center on the third floor; two new feature staircases allowing better flow throughout the building; a lower-level activity zone offering a variety of recreational spaces, dance practice rooms, food services and lounge spaces; additional meeting and multipurpose rooms allowing more flexibility to student organizations’ needs for reservable space; increased square footage to provide more locations for students to lounge, study and engage; and relocated and redesigned areas for the Dean of Students Office, Student Center Administration and Universe IT. Exterior work will improve both the efficiency of the building to save operational costs, as well as update the building aesthetic. The re-assignment of specific interior spaces will better meet the University’s demands and increase flexibility of use while improving quality, variety, and wayfinding. The project also included the expansion and renovation of WSU’s Student Veteran Resource Center (SVRC). The SVRC includes nearly 3,000 sf of space dedicated to assisting veteran students as they transition from military service to civilian life and higher education.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 16,000 sf

Through the use of Auto CAD, designing a functional yet visually stimulating space that promotes the Skillman Foundation brand was the main goal for this project.

The Skillman Foundation

Detroit Headquarters Founded in 1960, the Skillman Foundation acts as a voice for Detroit’s children and works to ensure they are prepared for and connected to excellent educational and economic opportunities. Located within the Rivertown-Warehouse District along the Detroit Riverwalk and originally built in 1926, the historical building offers incredible views while providing access to some of the city’s most treasured monuments, enticing Skillman to stay and renovate their space rather than move to a new location. Upgrades to the space include reconfiguring the suite entrance, leveling of slopping floors and installation of new carpet, hallway renovations that maximize the amount of natural light within the space through the use of angled glass, technology and interior design updates in the Grantee Room, two kitchen remodels, toilet room modernization, additional storage and wellness rooms, a new brick paver patio space for social gatherings, and ADA compliant upgrades throughout. The team’s objective to reuse as many of the original materials as possible is best displayed in the lobby signage. The original lettering is surrounded by a colorful block mural created by children of the foundation. The suite’s existing doors were also recycled and upgraded by the addition of glass insets.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 68,000 sf

High demand areas, including a two-story lobby and social space, control center, a sculptural climbing wall, cardiovascular and weight training fitness area, and administrative offices, are placed on the first floor.

Wayne State University

Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center The constrained site mandated a multi-story building to accommodate program elements. The compact rectangular shape and durable but inexpensive materials are cost-effective responses to the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tight budget. Building components that require privacy or less access, such as locker rooms, leisure pool and mechanical spaces, are placed in the lower level. High demand areas, including a two-story lobby and social space, control center, a sculptural climbing wall, cardiovascular and weight training fitness area, and administrative offices, are placed on the first floor. The second floor consists of a gymnasium with two full basketball courts, an aerobics/ dance studio, and multi-purpose room. The third floor provides a three-lane running track and additional fitness equipment area. To meet changing campus needs, Neumann/Smith provided architectural services for renovation of the existing fitness center. The swimming pool was removed and the twostory space infilled with approximately 2,000 sf of new floor. The abandoned pool area and new floor space was converted for fitness and aerobics use. The existing fitness area and adjacent spaces were renovated and upgraded.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 35,000 sf 6 Stories

The building’s origin, history, structural qualities and industrial-themed décor all come together to help drive conversations around new ideas.

Lear Corporation

Lear Innovation Center Detroit’s 119 State Street building was purchased by Lear Corporation to house a new innovation and design studio that works on software applications and solutions related to vehicle connectivity. This six-story building was designed as a hub for art, creativity, automotive advance concept development, and hands-on learning for Detroit college students, unlike anything the downtown area has ever seen. The historic building is located in Detroit’s Capital Park neighborhood and was viewed as an opportunity for high impact by Lear, as it is located in the heart of the city and close to community partners. The building also houses a non-automotive new business incubator, a think tank, a creative design studio, an art gallery, Lear executive satellite offices, conference and meeting space and a rooftop garden. As a tribute to the history of Detroit, the automotive industry and roots as manufacturers, an industrial design aesthetic was developed that showcases raw, local made products and designs.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 20,000 sf

A high-end music academy where local would-be musicians can learn everything from how to master their instrument to business skills.

DIME

Detroit Institute of Music Education Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME) is a music college like no other – custom built for serious musicians who desire a long term, professional career in modern music. In honor of Detroit’s musical heritage, the Motown sound, and the city’s forward momentum, the decision to make Detroit the location for a new music school was an easy one for the owners. Founded by music industry veterans Kevin Nixon, Sarah Clayman and Bruce Dickinson, DIME offers advanced music students a college-style experience in contemporary music, with expert musicians and industry professionals teaching courses in guitar, bass, vocals, drums, songwriting and music entrepreneurship. Prospective students can pursue a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Creative Music Performance. A renovation of the historic 1896 Bamlet Building in downtown Detroit, the school occupies more than 20,000 square feet of space on four floors of the seven-story, building in Capitol Park at the corner of Griswold Street and Grand River Avenue. The space is now includes classroom and performance space, administration areas, and is equipped with a live stage and sound system. Additionally, the facility is now capable of hosting regular entertainment events.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 36,500 sf

As a commitment to Detroit’s New Center neighborhood, United Way for Southeastern Michigan occupys 36,500 sf on the fifth floor of the Fisher Building.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Headquarters

When selecting a new space for its headquarters, United Way for Southeastern Michigan decided to move to the Fisher Building in downtown Detroit’s New Center due to the building’s commitment to rebuilding the area and engaging the community, emulating the non-profit’s core mission. Relocating United Way’s 185 employees was managed through HNS’ proven process of employee move management to facilitate departmental organization and provide each employee with a workspace, a fundamental need that was not addressed in the company’s previous space. A visioning session was conducted with United Way’s leadership to obtain organizational and design objectives, and representatives from each department were interviewed to determine needs and goals. Weekly meetings helped the team effectively communicate, maintain the tight budget and time frame, and work around the building’s event schedule. Simple, durable finishes and the re-use of furniture helped the project maintain its tight budget while refreshing the space. Design solutions were developed to blend historical elements with a fresh renovation, creating a seamless transformation. Low ceiling heights were complimented with low profile recessed lighting, and vibrant, patterned carpet tile provided a cheerful ambiance while promoting United Way’s branding palette. Paramount needs within the new design were conference rooms and flexible spaces. To hide unsightly cables, Connectrac was laid flush to the carpet tile to provide the required electrical and technology outlets for these spaces. This solution was developed to preserve the building’s historical ceilings that lay below the suite.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 14,000 sf renovation 8,000 sf addition

A historic 1890s building brought into the modern age, the Cornice & Slate Building is a shining and elegant example of preserving Detroitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Cornice & Slate Building Hannah-Neumann/Smith performed a historic renovation to the Neo-Italianate facade of the Cornice & Slate Building, a structure dating back to the 1890s that is on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974. The facade is not made of stone, but rather pressed steel. Renovations were on the second and third floors to accommodate 100 Blue Cross Blue Shield employees. The interior features brick original to the building, and wood support beams that were kept intact by reinforcement with steel. The black framed windows mimic the historical aspect of the building. Locally produced in 1897, the soft common brick walls were left exposed in the interior, adding character to the new offices. The team also restored the wood window sashes on the ornate St. Antoine face of the building. The Cornice & Slate project was implemented under Alteration Level Three in the rehabilitation code. The approach encourages the redevelopment of historical, older and existing buildings by exempting these structures from some of the requirements of the current building code, while still preserving important life safety measures and systems. The project team was able to show the Detroit Building Department our code analyses early in the project. The Building Department was in full agreement with our approach, which was helpful in managing the overall construction tasks required on the project.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 78,704 sf

Reviving this 100+ year old building was carefully executed through the expertise of our certified historical architects.

Bedrock Detroit

State Savings Bank Built in 1900 with an addition that duplicated the original design in 1914, the Silvers Building served as a State Savings Bank for 80 years. Today it serves as a venue for popup events such as weddings and corporate functions. To bring the building back to life, interior upgrades were made to meet the life safety code standards including intensive cleaning, new toilet rooms, and the implementation of a sprinkler system. The light grids within the decorated coffered ceiling were upgraded to illuminate the space, while maintaining the original textured glass lenses. Two central safes with operable brass doors were preserved and offer a transition between the original building and the addition. Interior window bays were originally designed to mimic those on the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exterior, while a mezzanine wraps around the entire first floor. For the exterior restoration, a historic materials conservation expert worked closely with the design and construction team on appropriate cleaning methods specific to the type and age of the historic Georgian marble. All of the wood sash from the monumental windows were removed, stripped, shop primed, and repainted once back in place, meeting Detroit Historic District and the National Park Service standards. A micrograph analysis was conducted on the painted bronze around the windows to determine the most effective way of protecting the beautiful metal underneath.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 2,000 sf

Neumann/Smith retained as much original architectural detail, and as many finishes, as possible during the course of rehabilitation.

Great Lakes Architectural Products Group

Detroit Offices

The pairing of a modern product line set against the architectural backdrop of historic ceilings, wood floors and dramatic replications of original wood arched windows makes the new home of Great Lakes Architectural Products Group (APG) at 1301 Broadway in Detroit an original and imaginative workplace environment. A regional manufacturers’ representative and consulting firm focused on architectural products and building elements, APG selected the perfect space for their business to flourish. Not wanting the design to detract from the main focal point, the architectural products of the company, finishes were kept neutral. The tin ceiling was painted white, and wood floors were simply refinished to their original hue. A raised floor system was utilized to help the electrical distribution of power to workstations and conference rooms. Our floor plan was able to accommodate APG’s modular wall systems and lend itself to future product lines as they hit the market. Project challenges included maxing out ceiling heights to accommodate glass wall partition systems, yet allowing the mechanical infrastructure to navigate the space. During the course of the project, plans had to continually evolve and respond to the accommodation of major ductwork (rated shaft assemblies) traveling vertically through the space to accommodate venting requirements for a first floor restaurant tenant. The use and placement of transparent elements (APG product line) and careful placement of lighting created a “gallery” feel, as seen when you walk through the space, but also perceived from the street level below. The attractive wood replicated wood windows contribute to a view into the depth of the space. From the kitchen area to the open offices and conference areas, Neumann/Smith was able to acclimate prototypical APG design elements (kitchen millwork, casual seating, and glass moveable sliding partitions) into a historic setting with new purpose.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 9,000 sf (interior) plus exterior facade

The completed exterior renovations include new granite, an LED-lit canopy along Cadillac Square and first-floor façade renovations.

NAI Farbman

Cadillac Tower Renovation A premier location for business in Detroit, the 1927 Cadillac Tower is located in the heart of the revitalized Central Business District. Its tenants are comprised of various office, entertainment, restaurant, and communication professionals. To enhance tenant appeal, Neumann/Smith is providing a new design for the 40-story, 350,000 sf office building’s main lobby and mezzanine level. Exterior renovations include new granite, an LED-lit canopy along Cadillac Square and first-floor façade renovations. Interior renovations include an updated entryway, new lobby directories, new tile flooring and wall finishes, new lighting and HVAC system for the lobby, plus a two-story feature wall.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 199 Units 200,000 sf 14,700 sf retail Residential and Retail Studio, one, two and three bedroom units

The multiple colors break up the facade of the structure to scale the building to the block.

Broder & Sachse

The Scott at Brush Park The Scott at Brush Park is a five-story mixed-use building that includes incredible amenities, such as a courtyard with a swimming pool, recreation space, and underground parking. Containing approximately 200,000 square feet, the modern building fills an entire block with retail and residential lofts. The development is primarily residential, with 200 loft-style apartments on the upper four floors, including studio and up to 3-bedroom units. A small section of the building will face Woodward Avenue, but the majority of the footprint travels down Erskine and then parallel to John R. The building’s U-shape wraps around an interior area featuring parking (some underground) topped with a roof terrace, pool included. The multiple colors break up the facade of the structure to scale the building to the block. “The Scott was designed to bring a sense of community to not only its residents, but surrounding neighbors as well,” said Todd Sachse, CEO & Founder, Sachse Construction. “The retail space on the first floor will play a key role in bringing locals together, and will serve as another opportunity for new growth in the area.”

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 1,817 sf

This design brings a high-end retail experience to downtown Detroit.

NoJo Kicks

Retail Showroom A new retailer in Detroit’s “Z” development, NoJo Kicks specializes in ultra high-end sneakers and apparel. NoJo offers overs a unique shopping experience. NoJo is not designed to be a typical shoe store. A 40-foot stainless steel wall right across from the checkout counter displays the extensive shoe collection, while several top-notch sneakers are presented in glass cases throughout the store. Suspended steel tubing overhangs the upstairs loft that features several leather couches and chairs that customers can try shoes on or sit and watch TV. About 30 rare jerseys, hats and plaques provide vintage decor for the store. “We really wanted to provided a type of museum for shoes,” NoJo Kicks co-owner CEO Matt Caputo said. “We want you to be able to experience the culture. NoJo’s is the first of several new retail spots to open in “The Z” parking garage and retail development building, also designed by Neumann/Smith and developed by Bedrock Real Estate Services.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 214,949 sf New 31,500 sf Renovation ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DTE Energy CAM Special Issue 2009

DTE Energy

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 240,000 sf 10 stories

The design team wanted to create a unique identity, to create a building with a personality representing the 21st century, with an image looking forward rather than back.

Redico, LLC

One Kennedy Square Strikingly visible because of its green-glass façade, this new multi-tenant Class A office building in the center of Detroit’s financial district features a boldly sloped roof line accentuated by a specially lighted 250 foot high white spire. Built on a challenging triangular site above an existing three-level underground parking garage owned by the City of Detroit, our innovative design generated rectangular office spaces with very few free standing columns by cantilevering two sections of the building over the sidewalks. By hanging these portions of the building from above, rather than the more conventional approach of supporting them from below, we were able to create an undulating glass wall along Woodward Avenue that not only provides visual interest, but also provides more efficient floor plates with two more coveted corner offices than a triangular building. The first floor of the building is sheathed completely in transparent glass to connect the “buzz” of the interiors to the downtown bustle outside. The interior white marble walls and white ceiling have been punctuated by a large glass recess that will make the entire glass area glow, itself an art piece within its white environment.

Neumann/Smith has had an on-going relationship with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) since 1995.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Multiple Projects

Recommendation Letter written for Neumann/Smith Architecture from: Ray Warner, Director, Facilities and Support Services Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan “Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) has had the pleasure of an on-going professional relationship with Neumann/Smith Architecture for many years, beginning in 1995 with the design of our Jefferson Avenue Parking Structure. The design challenge was to maximize the density of parking on a prominent but very narrow urban site. Sandwiched between the glass and aluminum office building that it serves and a six-story historic brick neighbor, and directly across the street from the Renaissance Center, the structure needed greater presence than typical parking structures. Neumann/Smith designed a curving front façade that provided an interesting counterpoint to neighboring high-rise office blocks coupled with a vertical shaft of elevators with exposed glass cabs and a sloping metal roof that altogether provides a dynamic and kinetic level of detail not often found in such utilitarian buildings. The project was the recipient of Honor Awards from both AIA Detroit and AIA Michigan as well as an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Engineering Society of Detroit. In 1996, Neumann/Smith began the design of our Customer Service Center and Parking Structure at the edge of Detroit’s Bricktown and Greektown communities. They showed great sensitivity in designing the six-story office building and five-level parking structure to complement, but not detract from the prominence of the existing 22-story office tower while fitting into the predominantly brick neighborhood, including the adjacent historic Detroit Cornice & Slate Building with the only remaining Victorian cast iron façade. Their creative solution of building the parking structure over the air rights of an existing public road allowed them create a block-long brick-paved pedestrian plaza with benches, sculpture and groves of trees for the enjoyment of the community, one of a very few spaces of its kind in all of downtown.

Neumann/Smith delivered another impressive design in 2005 for our Parking Structure and Campus Improvements project, which utilizes materials of brick and concrete in a non-standard application. Their design also demonstrated BCBSM’s commitment to being an environmentally responsible member of the community. The new 9-story structure, which consolidates all of the company’s off-site parking onto its downtown campus, is situated on the site of a previous 125-space surface parking lot. The deck footprint is virtually identical to the original surface lot, yet provides parking for 1,808 vehicles. The structure is topped with a vegetated roof and walking track, the first in the City and the second largest continuous “green” roof in Michigan. It was the first parking structure in the country to achieve the United States Green Building Council’s LEED Certification. Neumann/Smith is just as accomplished in the planning and design of interior environments. In 2010, we called upon them to provide strategic programming services for the relocation of approximately 3,000 employees from multiple locations in the suburbs to Towers 500 and 600 in the Renaissance Center, as well as the restacking of the existing Tower Headquarters to align the population by discipline. Neumann/Smith created the RendezBlue Collaboration Center, a “cool” new destination meeting place where BCBSM’s downtown staff can review current technology choices with in-house IT help desk staff, browse BCBSM branded merchandise, experience wellness-related activities like laptop treadmills and exercise software, as well as access healthy food & beverage options. Neumann/Smith’s smart selection of colors and materials and the reuse of existing furniture also transformed our outdated Lyon Meadows Conference Center in New Hudson, Michigan, into a vibrant meeting/ training facility within a very limited budget. Neumann/Smith is currently working on a project at the 1880’s Detroit Cornice & Slate Building, where the second and third floors are being renovated. This entails approximately 14,000 square feet of major remodeling and 8,000 square feet of additions to an adjacent BCBSM facility. The consistent creativity, expertise and integrity of Neumann/Smith has earned our respect and I am very pleased to recommend them.”

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 1,808 Cars LEED Certified AWARDS Best Parking Structure, Precast/ Prestressed Concrete Institute Award of Excellence, International Parking Institute Special Issue Outstanding Project of the Year, CAM Magazine

The deck footprint is virtually identical to the original surface lot, yet provides parking for 1,808 vehicles while also housing ground level meeting rooms, maintenance offices and employee locker/shower rooms.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Parking Structure

The new 9-story parking deck, which consolidates all of the company’s offsite parking onto its downtown campus, is situated on the site of a previous 125-space surface parking lot. The deck footprint is virtually identical to the original surface lot, yet provides parking for 1,808 vehicles while also housing ground-level meeting rooms, maintenance offices, and employee locker and shower facilities. The design showcases the innovative use of the structural roof double tee system simultaneously as a structural and decorative element. The double tees are dramatically cantilevered beyond the edges of the supporting roof beams (which are also cleverly cantilevered) and bearing walls where they are accentuated. The effect is that the parking deck wears a “crown”. The embedded brick structural precast load bearing walls terminate at the ninth floor to create a tall clerestory above that defines and emphasizes the cantilevered roof above. The structure is topped with a vegetated roof, the first in the City and the second largest contiguous “green” roof in Michigan, along with a 1/10 walking path. The BCBS Parking Deck and Campus Improvement project has received LEED Certification from the USGBC.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 380 Car Structure 70 Car Lot

The best view of the 31-000 square-foot solar energy system is from the Detroit People Mover. Each month thousands of people can see the system capturing renewable energy from the sun during their ride.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Tower Parking Deck and Solar Array

As the final phase of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan downtown Detroit campus renovations, the original parking structure, built in 1970, was remodeled to both extend its service life and to improve its appearance. Selective demolition of the cast-in-place concrete structure removed aged sections of the floor and cantilevered spandrels. A new system of brick-clad precast concrete panels allows the structure to match the more recent additions. A new glass and aluminum curtain wall at the elevator lobby focuses the design on the newly remodeled pedestrian plaza. The project incorporates a 31-000 square-foot solar energy system. DTE installed a 200-kilowatt system on the roof of BCBSM’s four-story parking structure. “It’s the largest solar energy system in downtown Detroit,” said Chris Meyer, manager, Facilities and Support Services. “It’s good use of urban space, and adds an attractive look to our campus.”

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 1,008 cars

The flexibility of precast/prestressed concrete allowed for the exterior aesthetic appearance of the Comerica deck to be achieved without major cost impact.

Hines

Parking Structure This parking structure is built on a prominent downtown Detroit site, the final phase of the build-out of an urban block that currently contains a 45-story office building and a 2,500 car parking structure. The gray granite office tower contrasts with the buff color of the garage, creating two distinctly colored masses. By utilizing a precast concrete on the new garage that matches the gray granite of the office tower, the three-part mass of buildings on the site is re-balanced. Stair and elevator cores are clad in a buff-colored precast to integrate the design of the old and new garages. Curving precast planters at the four corners of the garage emulate the curving corners of the office towers. The vertical circulation is expressed in glass-backed elevators to add a degree of pedestrian safety as well as animating the exterior faรงade. A covered walkway between the two garages provides a link for pedestrians and marks the entrance to the elevators.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 480 Cars 9 Levels AWARDS Honor Award, AIA Michigan Honor Award, AIA Detroit Outstanding Achievement Award, ESD

The design challenge was to maximize the density of parking on a prominent but very narrow urban site.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Jefferson Avenue Parking Structure The design challenge was to maximize the density of parking on a prominent but very narrow urban site. Sandwiched between the glass and aluminum office building that it serves and a six-story historic brick neighbor, and directly across the street from the Renaissance Center, the structure needed greater presence than typical parking structures. To accommodate 480 vehicles, the design solution is an eight-story structure with a double helix ramp system which requires less turns than other parking structure forms. To keep costs down, the structure is made of pre-cast concrete which allows for a clear span building with no columns intervening between cars. The curving front facade with punched windows expresses the internal vehicular circulation while providing an interesting counterpoint to neighboring high-rise office blocks. Large exposures of glass in stairwells provide natural light and enhance the perception of security. A vertical shaft of elevators with exposed glass cabs add visual interest. A ninth floor elevator machine room, with exposed colorcoded equipment, crowns the shaft with a sloping metal roof.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 535 Cars AWARDS Steel Systems Excellence Award, Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association Outstanding Achievement Award, ESD

A 535-car parking structure connects to an existing garage at several levels, providing essential additional spaces while improving circulation.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Customer Service Center Parking Structure The six-story office building and five-level parking structure were designed to complement but not detract from the prominence of the existing 22-story office tower while fitting into the predominantly brick neighborhood. The new 535-car parking structure connects to the existing garage at several levels, providing essential additional spaces while improving the circulation of the existing garage by the addition of a second ramp system. The two-story first level bridges a vacated street, providing 60 spaces of on-grade parking. The lower three floors of the building, equal in height to the Detroit Cornice & Slate Building, are built of brick of a color common to Bricktown structures. The upper portion is made of concrete to match the existing tower. The brick portions of the building are fenestrated with rectangular punches like neighboring buildings, whereas the concrete components read horizontally as in the tower.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 370 Beds (190 Rooms) North 465 Beds (241 Rooms) South

A first floor enclosed link connects both buildings for the residents’ convenience.

Wayne State University

North and South Residence Halls & Dining The 370-bed North Residence Hall was the first phase of the University’s goal of adding 5,000 housing units to the commuter campus. A budget of $125/sf was the major generator of the design for this design/build project which is a simple six-story masonry bearing wall and concrete plank structure arranged in a double-loaded corridor configuration. The majority of the building is comprised of two-bed apartments with bath, as well as a few single rooms. The first floor includes offices for the University’s housing administration, retail space, a cafeteria and the Warrior Grill. The South Hall is a 6-story, 465-bed facility which utilizes the same architectural vocabulary as the North Hall for unity, including the glass bay windows which identify each of the three study/social lounges per floor. The South Hall’s U-shaped plan encloses a landscaped private courtyard for use by residents of both halls. A double height multi-use space serves as an anchor for the southern end of the courtyard and as a complement to the dining facility of the North Hall. A first floor enclosed link connects both buildings for the residents’ convenience. The kitchen/servery capacity was master planned to accommodate 800-900 students.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 39,445 sf

Bedrock Detroit

1515-1529 Woodward Originally built in 1908, and after sitting vacant for decades, the historic GrinnellSanders Buildings were purchased by Bedrock Detroit and sensitively restored to shine again lining Woodward Avenue. Neumann/Smith thoughtfully planned and lead core wand shell improvements, an exterior facade restoration, upgrades to canopy lighting, and provided design services for rooftop programming and access options. The two buildings consist of eight floors plus basement totaling approximately 120,000 square feet, plus an additional 2 penthouse floors. Planned use for both buildings includes basement and ground floor retail with offices on all upper floors.