Detroit, MI
The 108k square foot Studebaker Sales and Service Building was built in 1925 shortly after the company purchased the adjacent Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, where Henry Ford famously created the Model-T. After decades of sporadic use, The Platform and MSU Endowment partnered to transform this piece of history into community housing with a commitment to attainable living.
Preserving the historic features while updating to modern comforts was paramount throughout the renovation process. Throughout the building you will find pieces of the original factory repurposed, paying homage to the building’s significance during the birth of the automotive industry.
The 108k square foot Studebaker Sales and Service Building was built in 1925 shortly after the company purchased the adjacent Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, where Henry Ford famously created the Model-T. After decades of sporadic use, The Platform and MSU Endowment partnered to transform this piece of history into community housing with a commitment to attainable living.
Preserving the historic features while updating to modern comforts was paramount throughout the renovation process. Throughout the building you will find pieces of the original factory repurposed, paying homage to the building’s significance during the birth of the automotive industry.