Schmidt Hammer Lassen adds modern Scandinavian design to Detroit | Inhabitat
Schmidt Hammer Lassen ’s first project in the U.S. will dramatically modernize the look of downtown Detroit. Expected to break ground in early 2018, the Monroe Block project is a mixed-use development with shimmering glass towers . The cluster of five buildings will feature pedestrian friendly design with plenty of greenery inside and out. Schmidt Hammer Lassen , Monroe Block Detroit, Monroe Block Bedrock Detroit, Detroit new build, Detroit modern mixed use, Detroit pedestrian friendly" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-972315" /> Schmidt Hammer Lassen , Monroe Block Detroit, Monroe Block Bedrock Detroit, Detroit new build, Detroit modern mixed use, Detroit pedestrian friendly" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-972305" /> Located next to Detroit’s historic theater district , the Monroe Block will comprise 810,000 square feet of office space, 170,000 square feet of retail, 482 apartments, and 48,000 square feet of public plazas and green spa...