Albert Kahn
Revisit these 5 Curbed Detroit stories that have nothing to do with coronavirus
If you need a little distraction, here’s some great writing about Detroit from the last few months.
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Detroit’s Art Deco masterpieces, mapped
From skyscrapers to theaters, here are some of the most beautiful Art Deco buildings in the Motor City.
Locations in Detroit with ties to ‘Inside the Actors Studio’ host James Lipton
The famous interviewer, writer, and actor who died this week spent his formative years in Detroit.
Cotswold cottage in Grosse Pointe, formerly part of Ford estate, lists for $689K
Staff for Edsel and Eleanor Ford once lived in this Albert Kahn–designed home.
Restoration work begins on Fisher Building’s exterior and entrances
Much-needed facade work will soon be done on the largest marble-clad commercial building in the world.
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Date ideas in Detroit for architecture and design lovers
Here are 21 great ways to take in the city’s built environment and have fun.
Inside Rivian’s sleek redesign of an Albert Kahn factory in Plymouth
The electric vehicle maker emphasized design for its fast growing workforce.
How Albert Kahn helped the Soviet Union industrialize
Exploring the little-known history of the architect of Detroit’s impactful relationship with the USSR.
Stunning Albert Kahn–designed home in Indian Village asks $640K
Comes with not only period elements, but a "steampunk" kitchen.
Poll: How do you feel about the fate of the National Theatre?
The facade will be repurposed as an archway in the new Monroe Blocks development.
Historic Albert Kahn-designed Indian Village home asks $825K
This 1905 home has the original blueprints and detailed land records dating back centuries.
Preservation Detroit to move into Temple Beth El
The preservation group is moving out of midtown and into the Albert Kahn-designed temple, now known as the Bethel Community Transformation Center.
Albert Kahn Building in New Center sells, 200 apartments planned
Redevelopment of the 1931 building includes office and retail on the first floor, with 200 apartments above.
Inside MarxModa’s Detroit headquarters in a historic downtown building
A prominent and abandoned Albert Kahn-designed bank building has undergone an extensive three-year renovation.
The Albert Kahn Building in New Center hits the market
The office building was purchased two years ago in a $12.2 million auction deal.
Packard Plant walking tours now offered through Pure Detroit
Starting August 12, Pure Detroit will lead walking tours of the iconic site, which is currently undergoing its first phase of redevelopment.
Check out the views from the top of Detroit’s Masonic Temple
During a special tour, we had rooftop access to the Masonic Temple.
Photos: Inside the Bethel Community Transformation Center
Faith communities are working together to restore this 1922 Albert Kahn gem and turn it into a place of reconciliation and healing.
New plans emerge for Fisher, Kahn Buildings
We’re starting to get a clearer idea of what will happen to the Fisher and Albert Kahn Buildings in New Center, including retail, residential, and more.
Albert Kahn-designed Indian Village mansion is one of the most expensive sales this year
This 9,290-square-foot home, built in 1909, listed for a massive $890,000 after an extensive remodel. It sold in 11 days for $850,000.
Albert Kahn Photo Exhibit Featured at UMMA
This exhibit at the University of Michigan Museum of Art features photos documenting the building of many of the acclaimed architect's landmarks.
