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Ford Dearborn Campus

Project Story

Project Specs

Location: Dearborn, MI
Architectural Partners: Snohetta, IBI Group
General Contractor: Barton Malow

Scope of Work

Feature stairs, communicating stairs, guardrails, handrails, treads, riders, landings, perforated metal panel guardrails and wall panels.

Overview

The $1.2B dollar Research & Engineering (R&E) Ford Dearborn campus will house 6,400 Ford employees from a wide range of discipline across its sprawling 700-acres. With multiple feature stairs and communicating stairs throughout, the 2 million sq. ft. Central Campus Building will create connections across floors, opening to daylight and minimizing travel distances while connecting employees together.