Ford Discontinues Operations at Its Glass House Headquarters
Ford Announces New Balance Headquarters to Boost Collaboration
Ford Motor Company has revealed plans for a new balance headquarters, aiming to facilitate closer collaboration among its engineering, design, and technology teams. The current outgoing building, known as "The Glass House," a boxlike steel-and-glass structure with baby blue accents and symmetric layouts, will be replaced by a more spacious and modern four-story structure.
The new balance headquarters, scheduled to open to employees in November, will be located a few blocks away from where General Motors is moving into a former Hudson's Department store. However, it will not be situated in the Renaissance Center, unlike General Motors. Instead, the new facility will be next to Ford's tech center and vehicle proving grounds.
The new headquarters will have approximately 2.1 million square feet of office and meeting space, a significant increase from the 12-story structure it replaces, offering about double the space. Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, and Bill Ford, the company's executive chairman, believe that to win in the new era, they must work more closely together than ever before, a belief that remains unchanged.
The outgoing building's interior space on the upper floors is divided into a few large offices and awkwardly situated bullpens or cubicles. In contrast, the new facility is designed to bring thousands of engineering, design, and technology team members together in one collaborative space. The interior will be designed to promote interaction and foster a more innovative environment.
Parts of the new headquarters will open to employees in November, with the full campus remaining under development through 2027. The new headquarters will not be on the campus of the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, but it will be located near the museum. Ford Motor Co. plans to tear down its iconic building in Dearborn, Michigan, after 2027.
The new headquarters is intended to be a significant step forward for Ford, providing a modern and collaborative workspace that aligns with the company's vision for the future. The company aims to leverage this new environment to drive innovation and remain competitive in the rapidly evolving automotive industry.
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