General Motors Technical Center
General Motors Technical Center, Industrial research facility in Warren, United States
The General Motors Technical Center contains 38 buildings across 710 acres, featuring glass and brick structures designed for automotive research and development.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower inaugurated the facility on May 16, 1956, following its construction that began in 1949 under architect Eero Saarinen's direction.
The center displays art installations from notable creators, including a fountain by Alexander Calder and sculptures by Harry Bertoia and Antoine Pevsner.
The complex includes 11 miles of roads, 1.1 miles of tunnels, and two water reservoirs that serve as emergency resources for fire protection.
The facility received recognition from the American Institute of Architects in 1986 as the most notable architectural achievement of its time period.
Location: Warren
Architects: Eero Saarinen
GPS coordinates: 42.51333,-83.03778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
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