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