The Plaza’s guest rooms reinterpret the mid-century modern legacy through a lens of contemporary residential hospitality. Rooted in the building’s original architectural language, the design embraces its strong geometry, generous proportions, and enduring sense of optimism while introducing a softer, more layered expression of modern living.
Iconic MillerKnoll furnishings establish a distinctly mid-century foundation, complemented by warm woods, tactile textiles, refined metal accents, and period-inspired details. The material palette is intentionally residential, rich, approachable, and quietly sophisticated, creating a sense of warmth against the building’s crisp architectural framework.
Rather than recreate the past, the design interprets it through a modern lens. Familiar mid-century proportions and silhouettes are paired with contemporary amenities and residential comforts, creating rooms that feel collected rather than themed. Custom details, thoughtful lighting, and a mix of textures add depth and warmth, while moments of color and pattern reference Detroit’s creative energy and industrial design legacy.
The experience is ultimately about continuity rather than nostalgia: a thoughtful new chapter for a Detroit landmark, where the spirit of mid-century design is preserved, refreshed, and made relevant for today’s guest.
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Completed
2026
Photographer
John D'Angelo
Services
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Furniture Specification
- Construction Administration
- Art & Styling
Project Team
- Patrick Thompson
- Mary Eskin
- Ryan Smith
- Jennifer Bueso
- Trinity Meyer
- Yasmin Childs





