DETROIT: The architecture of Motown & legacy of Minoru Yamasaki

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  • One Woodward Avenue:This building, completed in 1963, is a prime example of Minoru Yamasaki’s style during this period. It features a modern design and a striking facade. Yamasaki also designed the McGregor Memorial Conference Center at Wayne State University and the Reynolds Metals Regional Sales Office in Southfield
  • Guardian Building: This Art Deco skyscraper features intricate tilework and a colourful interior. Photograph the vaulted ceiling from the main lobby near the Michigan mural.
  • Michigan Central Station: A restored Beaux-Arts train station with grand architecture. Capture the facade from the front steps on Vernor Highway.
  • Belle Isle Park: A scenic island park with a conservatory and fountain. Shoot the Detroit skyline from Sunset Point near the James Scott Memorial Fountain.
  • Detroit Institute of Arts: A museum with stunning murals and architecture. Photograph the Diego Rivera murals from the centre of Rivera Court.
  • The Belt: An artistic alley with murals and string lights. Take photos under the murals, particularly near the Library Street Collective entrance.
  • Eastern Market: A historic market with colourful murals and bustling crowds. Capture the floral murals from the corner of Riopelle Street and Gratiot Avenue.
  • Heidelberg Project: An outdoor art installation using recycled materials. Photograph the polka-dot house from the main street on Heidelberg.
  • Fox Theatre: A historic venue with an ornate facade and interior. Shoot the exterior from Woodward Avenue, focusing on the marquee and griffons.
  • Z Parking Garage: Features a bold geometric mural and a pink wall. Photograph the mural from the top level near the stairwell for a cityscape backdrop.
  • Ambassador Bridge: A suspension bridge connecting Detroit to Canada. Capture it from Riverside Park, framing the bridge against the skyline.
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