One of the most thoughtful historic preservation initiatives recently undertaken has been the adaptive reuse of Detroit’s Albert Kahn Building, which is now known simply as The Kahn. Kraemer Design Group’s detailed narrative of the work done on the building’s original...
For nearly a century, public attention has gravitated toward the architectural brilliance of the Albert Kahn–designed Edsel & Eleanor Ford House. Its story is often told through stone, timber and the iconic lines of Kahn’s 1929 masterpiece. Yet the estate is far...
“The Albert Kahn Sonata” has been selected as the winner of Artistic Film Award at the 2026 Detroit Trinity International Film Festival. This outstanding film celebrating the architectural legacy of Albert Kahn impressed the festival’s selection committee with its...
The future of Detroit’s former Police Headquarters designed by Albert Kahn continues to spark imagination and debate. Although no plans for the long‑vacant landmark have been announced, conversations about its potential reuse have circulated for years. In a recent...
The Foundation recently hosted a group of architecture and Detroit history enthusiasts for a 90-minute walking tour of the city’s cultural center area, which is located about two miles north of downtown Detroit. Led by Jacob Jones, a noted Detroit historian and...
The Foundation’s “Day in the City” initiative was the subject of a recent Detroit Jewish News feature article. The report detailed the Foundation-sponsored educational initiative, which brought more than 120 Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) students...
