This project reimagines the historic Packard Automotive Plant in Detroit as a mixed-use development featuring residential apartments and a self-storage facility. The adaptive reuse strategy honors the site's industrial legacy while addressing contemporary urban needs. By transforming the long-abandoned structure into a vibrant living and storage space, the design preserves architectural elements such as concrete frames, expansive windows, and raw materials, showcasing the building’s past while creating new opportunities for the community.

The residential portion includes a variety of unit sizes, designed to attract a diverse tenant base, including young professionals, artists, and families. Public spaces and green roofs help foster community and environmental responsibility. The integrated self-storage facility provides convenient, secure storage for residents and nearby businesses, supporting urban lifestyles in dense neighborhoods where space is limited.

This adaptive reuse approach reduces construction waste and retains embodied energy, contributing to Detroit’s sustainable redevelopment. The design enhances local housing options, activates a historically significant site, and brings new life to a neglected part of the city. The result is a project that blends preservation with progress—rooted in Detroit’s industrial past while supporting its future as a resilient, inclusive, and innovative urban center.