Fort Washington Plaza

Fort Washington Plaza is an office building located where West Fort Street and Washington Boulevard meet in downtown Detroit. The structure combines a wide base section with retail spaces and a narrower upper tower clad in concrete and bronze-tinted glass.

The building was completed in 1969 by Louis G. Redstone & Associates during a time when Detroit was modernizing its architecture. It reflects the city's shift from an industrial center to a more diverse urban environment.

The building houses numerous foundations and non-profit organizations, contributing to Detroit's community service and public engagement initiatives.

The building has multiple parking levels in a guarded deck with over 500 spaces available. Its position at a major intersection makes it easy to reach on foot or by car.

The lower podium extends across an entire block filled with retail spaces, while the tower rises on just half the footprint above. This unusual volume relationship creates an open and spacious street presence.

Location: Detroit

Inception: 1969

Architectural style: International Style

Floors above the ground: 16

GPS coordinates: 42.32930,-83.04990

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41