The skyline of Detroit has reached a significant point of transformation with the completion of the exterior façade of the Hudson’s Detroit tower, now featuring the last of its 4,677 glass panels firmly in place, as crews continue the push to finalize the interiors of what will be Michigan's second-tallest skyscraper, the final glass panel, according to Detroit Free Press, was installed on the 47th floor by workers who tallied around 100,000 hours to complete the task.
Beyond this aesthetic milepost the project signals a forward momentum for Bedrock Detroit's 1.5 million-square-foot development, a mixed-use behemoth set to include the Detroit EDITION hotel and the Residences at The Detroit EDITION, the facade consists of panels some towering 11 to 16 feet tall and up to 2,200 pounds each, such details were provided by Audacy, confirming that the practical dedication of work crews complements the tower’s captivating appearance.
With Downtown Development Authority officials in the past pressing for progress updates, the installation of this final glass panel by Bedrock, a Dan Gilbert firm, represents the realization of promises and outlines a near future where luxury hotel rooms, condos and retail spaces coalesce in downtown Detroit, the Hudson’s Detroit tower, as noted by MLive, is particularly notable as it's the city’s most significant ground-up development in 50 years, further it stands at 681-feet, dwarfed only by the Renaissance Center.
Local dialogue surrounding the project has also sparked discussions on the future of the Renaissance Center, with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan weighing in on rejecting its designation as a historic office building, stating that such a move "would have killed any realistic hope of redevelopment," as the city council ruled overwhelmingly against the historic review, allowing for more developmental flexibility moving forward, Duggan stated, as Detroit Free Press reported, and while General Motors is set to anchor part of the new development as its impending headquarters, the overall Hudson project aims to be more than a commercial hub with plans for significant retail, dining, and event space in the heart of Detroit.
