A Gray Renaissance
Seven "modern" skyscrapers make up the Renaissance Center of downtown Detroit. Built from 1973-1977, the "city within a city" is owned by the General Motors Corporation, which also houses their world headquarters. Ironically, the original prime mover for the concept and development of RenCen was Henry Ford II (Ford Motor Company).
The 73-story central tower (tallest building in Michigan), is ringed by four 39-story towers, and two 21-story towers.
In addition to the GMC's headquarters, the buildings are currently occupied by 10,000 workers in the offices, restaurants, shops and Marriott Hotel.
Taken on a dark, gray day, through a window on the 32nd floor of the Guardian Building. In the background, we can see the frozen Detroit River, MacArthur Bridge, and Belle Isle State Park.
A Gray Renaissance
Seven "modern" skyscrapers make up the Renaissance Center of downtown Detroit. Built from 1973-1977, the "city within a city" is owned by the General Motors Corporation, which also houses their world headquarters. Ironically, the original prime mover for the concept and development of RenCen was Henry Ford II (Ford Motor Company).
The 73-story central tower (tallest building in Michigan), is ringed by four 39-story towers, and two 21-story towers.
In addition to the GMC's headquarters, the buildings are currently occupied by 10,000 workers in the offices, restaurants, shops and Marriott Hotel.
Taken on a dark, gray day, through a window on the 32nd floor of the Guardian Building. In the background, we can see the frozen Detroit River, MacArthur Bridge, and Belle Isle State Park.