COBO HALL
Detroit, Michigan, United States
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
TVS Design, and Rossetti
2015
Cultural
3
25,833,385 ft22,400,000 m2
Re-Clad
  • Steel
  • Highly-Glazed curtainwall ( > 50% glass)
  • Daylighting design

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT
  • Daylighting controls

EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION

DESCRIPTION
The Cobo Center is a convention and exhibition facility in Detroit, Michigan. Originally built in the 1960s, the building is undergoing a total renovation. A new concourse atrium will open the meeting and exhibit space to the river. The 3-floor height highly transparent wall will allow more natural light. New transparent facades and canopies boasting integrated media walls will engage passersby in the exciting events and exhibits within the center in 2015.
OWNER
Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority


DEVELOPER


DESIGN ARCHITECT
Gino Rossetti


EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT


ENGINEER


CONSTRUCTION MANAGER


GENERAL CONTRACTOR


FACADE CONSULTANT


FACADE CONTRACTOR


OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
1960
Cultural


ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN


DESCRIPTION
The Cobo Center is a convention and exhibition facility in Detroit, Michigan. Originally built in the 1960s, the building is undergoing a total renovation. A new concourse atrium will open the meeting and exhibit space to the river. The 3-floor height highly transparent wall will allow more natural light. New transparent facades and canopies boasting integrated media walls will engage passersby in the exciting events and exhibits within the center in 2015.