The century‑old Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township stands today as an extraordinary example of historic preservation and adaptive reuse. It’s also a vivid reminder of what Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act makes possible when it is allowed...
The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that a 97‑unit apartment building has opened at Highland Bridge, the original site of the Albert Kahn‑designed Twin Cities Assembly Plant. Known as The Albert, the new four-story building incorporates preserved limestone façade...
The Foundation applauds the planned preservation and adaptive reuse of the Ford Motor Company building in Salt Lake City, as reported by KSL/NBC/Salt Lake City. Completed in 1924, it’s a rare example of Kahn’s western industrial work. The construction of the building...
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 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...
