Michael Berry Career Center

Introduction

The client’s vision was to create a high-tech crossroads facility that would serve the needs and ambitions of high school and college students, as well as local industry. They requested a state-of-the-art building to provide flexible learning environments, as well as large ‘corporate’ level facilities for the community. The resulting career center is a 60,000 square foot addition to the local branch of Henry Ford Community College.

The building is oriented around a glass-enclosed, naturally lit, two-story lobby that acts as a gathering space. Shared-use areas are clustered around the lobby, including a working culinary restaurant and a large lecture hall used by corporations.