Agree Realty
Architect: Biddison Architecture
Client: Agree Realty
Design Team: Roger Van Tol, Kevin Biddison, Gregory Gibbard
Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI
2015 AIA Detroit Honor Award
The Agree Realty headquarters reflects the transparency of the company. The new steel beams and columns are pulled through the skin of the building, allowing the structure to be understood at a glance. The steel details are continued throughout the building with plates that form the stairs fold outwards and wrap the edges of the second floor. The solid masonry north wall has been opened up to allow views out of, and into the building. Floor to ceiling glass separations define spaces without obstructing views.
Existing building before construction
North facade and front entrance
The shape of the existing triangular entry served no purpose and was removed. In it's place, a curtain of glass spans between the remaining structure and a plane of charcoal metallic brick. Contained within the airy new structure is a lobby and board room on the first floor and president's office on the second floor. New glass conference rooms jut out from the existing structure into the new lobby.
The glazed rooms and open lobby provide visual connections throughout the space.
Linear ceiling plane and recessed lights draw the eye through the space.
A continuous ceiling plane floats above the freestanding kitchen.
South view of kitchen with the employee entrance beyond.
Stair landing with the freestanding kitchen beyond.
View from inside second floor conference room. Steel column monitor support.