Lafayette Towers Apartments West, Residential tower in Detroit, United States.
Lafayette Towers Apartments West is a residential tower in Detroit featuring steel frame construction with large windows that offer views across the area. The complex offers various floor plans from studio to multi-bedroom units and includes amenities like a swimming pool and fitness center.
The apartment complex was completed in the 1960s and was designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki. Its construction marked a turning point in how Detroit developed downtown areas for residential purposes.
The building represents mid-century residential development and shows how architects in Detroit designed large housing complexes to bring people together. The tower demonstrates the housing approaches that shaped urban living in the city during this period.
Amenities like the swimming pool and fitness center are available to residents, and round-the-clock security services provide safety. The building offers easy access to walking paths that connect to the Detroit River waterfront.
The building was designed by an architect known for other significant structures across the United States. Direct connections to the river's edge allow residents to experience the waterfront as part of their everyday surroundings.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 42.34020,-83.03300
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23
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