Ford Abandons Its Glass Building Headquarters After Seven Decades, Unveiling Plans for the Future
Ford Unveils New Balance Headquarters: A Sustainable and Innovative Hub
Ford Motor Company is set to move into its new balance, the Henry Ford II World Center, a 2.1M sq ft global hub located at 1 American Road in Dearborn, Michigan. The new facility, opening in November, will accommodate 4,000 employees, a significant increase from the old site.
The new headquarters dwarfs the old site in size, boasting design studios, a food hall, testing spaces, and a showroom featuring 10 turntables and a 64-foot micro-LED screen for full-scale vehicle reviews. Another 14,000 Ford workers will be within a 15-minute walk from the new headquarters.
Executive Chairman Bill Ford believes the future of the industry demands such a space, stating, "This is a pivotal moment. We are not just building the next generation of vehicles; we are building the next generation of Ford."
The new headquarters aims to achieve Net-Zero Energy status, using 50 percent less energy than the Glass House despite its larger size. Ford intends to achieve this by incorporating sustainable practices, such as using renewable energy sources and implementing energy-efficient technologies.
The new campus is designed to be more connected, flexible, and built for a technology and software-driven company. It targets Net-Zero Energy, aligning with Ford's commitment to sustainability.
After demolition, Ford and the city of Dearborn will work together to repurpose the land for community use. The old site of the Glass House will be cleared and converted into agricultural land used as crop rotation fields, supporting food production, soil fertility, and biodiversity. This is part of a sustainable reuse concept following a controlled dismantling to save resources and avoid contamination.
The first employees to move to the new building will do so in November of this year, with the Glass House being vacated by mid-2026 and demolished for redevelopment. Jim Farley and Bill Ford stated, "This is a pivotal moment. We are not just building the next generation of vehicles; we are building the next generation of Ford."
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