News Brief
Summary
Ford Motor Company is ceremoniously opening its new 2.1-million-square-foot headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. The facility, replacing the old “Glass House” in Detroit, is designed to foster collaboration and entice employees back to the office with features like scratch kitchens, outdoor spaces, and flexible work “neighborhoods.” While opening now, construction is expected to continue into 2027.
Key Points
- New Facility: A 2.1-million-square-foot headquarters nicknamed “The Hub,” consolidating thousands of employees. It will eventually house up to 4,000 staff from business operations, design, and product development.
- Design Philosophy: The space is a tool for productivity and collaboration. It features very few private offices (except for top executives) and encourages employees to move between different work “neighborhoods.”
- Employee Amenities: Includes a massive 160,000-square-foot dining area with eight rotating “kitchen concepts,” take-home meal options, outdoor spaces, and a more walkable campus.
- Architectural Focus: Purposefully designed, prominent staircases to encourage use over elevators. The building features abundant natural light, six courtyards (some exclusive to design studios), and integrated artwork.
- Branding: The famous Ford blue oval logo is largely absent from the interior but is subtly integrated into some glass walls as patterns alongside hidden numbers representing Ford patents.
新闻简报
总结
福特汽车公司位于密歇根州迪尔伯恩的新总部正式举行开幕仪式。这个占地210万平方英尺的设施取代了底特律的旧”玻璃大厦”，旨在通过特色厨房、户外空间和灵活工作”社区”等设计来促进协作并吸引员工返回办公室。尽管现已开放，但施工预计将持续到2027年。
关键点
- 新设施： 一个绰号为”枢纽”的210万平方英尺总部，整合了数千名员工。最终将容纳多达4000名来自业务运营、设计和产品开发部门的员工。
- 设计理念： 该空间是提高生产力和促进协作的工具。除了高管外，几乎没有私人办公室，鼓励员工在不同工作”社区”之间移动。
- 员工便利设施： 包括一个16万平方英尺的大型餐饮区，设有八个轮换菜单的”厨房概念”、外卖选项、户外空间和更适宜步行的园区。
- 建筑重点： 特意设计了醒目的楼梯，以鼓励使用楼梯而非电梯。建筑内自然光线充足，有六个庭院（部分为设计工作室专用），并融合了艺术装置。
- 品牌呈现： 著名的福特蓝色椭圆标志在内部基本看不到，但以图案形式巧妙地集成在一些玻璃幕墙上，并配有代表福特专利的隐藏数字。
Original Article Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/16/ford-headquarters-dearborn-michigan.html