The design intent for the landscape embraces the inherent history of Hudson’s as a prominent site in downtown Detroit while simultaneously addressing the programmatic and spatial needs of the future tenants and public users. The ground level landscape functions primarily for the public, creating a variety of scaled spaces guiding circulation towards amenities and architectural entrances while cultivating public engagement and civic program.

The Block architectural landscape serves the future tenants by creating a lush green amenity for the office that balances flexible programmatic use with intimate garden spaces. The Hudson’s Site landscape design can be summarized as an ambitious proposal that balances a hyper-dense variety of program with elevated material details, serving the larger Detroit and Michigan population as an amenity and icon.

Location: Detroit, MI

Status: Under Construction

Project Type: Urban Design, Mixed Use

Client: Bedrock Detroit

Collaborators: SHoP Architects, Hamilton Anderson Associates, Kendall Heaton Associates

Imagery: Courtesy of SHoP Architects