Metropolitan Center for High Technology
Metropolitan Center for High Technology, National Register of Historic Places building in Midtown Detroit, United States.
The Metropolitan Center for High Technology features limestone facades, a copper Mansard roof, and terra cotta details across its five-story central pavilion.
Built in 1927 as S.S. Kresge World Headquarters, the building was designed by architect Albert Kahn and received National Register status in 1979.
The structure represents the evolution from retail headquarters to educational facility, now functioning as part of Wayne State University's campus.
The building operates as a business incubator for startup companies, providing approximately 250,000 square feet of office space across multiple floors.
The building's horizontal design contrasts with typical skyscraper architecture, featuring a central five-story pavilion flanked by four-story wings.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 42.34000,-83.06194
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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